Maintenance supervisor

Location: Chicago
Posted on: June 23, 2025

Job Description:

About the Company: Our client is a rapidly growing manufacturing business who are looking to add a Maintenance Supervisor to join their team. The organization has enjoyed incredible success in the last few years' and are seeking a candidate with a similar background to join the company. Reasons to Work Here: 401k and match PTO Sick time Medical, dental and vision Secured parking lot Employee discounts Long-standing established business $58,000 - $79,000 a year Office based role Job Summary: The general purpose of this position is to oversee maintenance to ensure that production equipment is operating at full capacity. Principal Duties: Monitors machines and mechanical equipment to ensure operating at maximum efficiency. Diagnoses any source of trouble and ensures that repairs are completed in a timely and cost-effective manner. Aid in the development and implementation of Food Safety Fundamentals and Food Safety Plan as outlined in the BRC system. Has the authority to take appropriate action to ensure the integrity of the BRC system. Supervises workers in the Maintenance Department. Recommends methods to motivate workers to achieve goals. Recommends personnel actions, such as promotions, transfers, discharges and disciplinary measures. Acts in accordance with established grievance procedures. Develops practices and procedures to follow in order to prevent equipment breakdowns and monitors adherence to such practices and procedures. Performs preventative maintenance duties on an ongoing basis. Recommends measures to improve existing equipment performance. Assures safety rules are followed on all repair jobs. Performs other duties as required. Principal Contracts: Frequent interaction with Maintenance Manager, plant and production management and other personnel in the production department for the purpose of exchanging information regarding maintenance needs. Position Requirements: Strong aptitude for repairing equipment and machinery. Minimum of 5 years' experience as a senior maintenance technician or supervisor in order to have a significant knowledge of machinery, equipment and tools needed to repair them. Ability to supervise employees effectively. Welding and fabrication. Strong oral communication skills needed to direct employees and communicate problems to management. Good organizational skills required to plan work flow. Ability to extend work day as needed. Ability to maneuver on wet, slippery floors. Ability to lift heavy objects. Ability to maintain pleasant working relationship with staff and management. Specific Training Requirements: Food Defense, GMP for Maintenance, Machine Guarding for Maintenance; Lock Out Tag Out for Maintenance LI-DG1 INJUN2025 ZRCFS LI-Onsite Maintenance Supervisor Maintenance Supervisor Maintenance Supervisor Maintenance Supervisor Maintenance Supervisor Maintenance Supervisor

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