Industrial Maintenance Supervisor - 2nd Shift
creative werks.com
65k - 85k USD/year
Office
Elk Grove Village, IL, US
Full Time
Description
Job Summary:
Under the direction of the Maintenance Manager, the Maintenance Supervisor will plan, organize, schedule, assign and review maintenance work; perform a variety of responsible duties related to the supervision of maintenance activities; as well as train, supervise and evaluate the work of assigned employees.
Responsibilities Of The Position:
- Compare delegated tasks & end of shift report to hours worked. Reconcile hours with Mechanics to ensure 100% utilization
- Schedule mechanics for weekend & vacation coverage
- Manage overtime usage and control
- Track effectiveness of PM’s & adjust PM tasks
- Provide administrative support with ManagerPlus which will include but not limited to the following:
o Review PMs and WOs assigned to shift and delegate appropriately to mechanics.
o Ensure the accuracy of data being entered into M+ by the mechanics (through audits, OJSs, etc.)
o Work closely with PM coordinator to constantly review/edit maintenance plans in M+
o Work closely with Parts coordinator to manage inventory, parts ordering, min/max level adjustments, etc.
- Maintain organization & cleanliness of Maintenance Shop
- Develop and prepare work schedules for crew, contractors; review maintenance reports and work orders; prioritize and coordinate duties and assignments to assure effective workflow
- Publish daily mechanic tasks based on priorities set by Operations Management
- Ensure mechanics are supporting Production personnel & providing a positive service
- Enforce the inspections of lines to determine maintenance and repair needed and quality of work performed.
- Identify and report opportunities for improvement
- Completes special projects as assigned
- Comfortable in a fast-paced environment
- Enforce company rules, policies and procedures including but not limited to safety, discipline, cooperation and teamwork.
- Provide necessary tools and support for mechanics to be successful (morale, training, tool access)
- Must be able to perform duties of a mechanic, and be willing to step in when necessary
- Must enforce a safety-first, quality-always culture, and avoid performing temporary fixes on the equipment. When it is necessary to use a temporary fix, enforce the implementation of a permanent solution within 24 hours of the temporary fix.
- Other duties as assigned by Management
Administrative Responsibilities:
- Monitor and approve timecards of mechanics
- Enforce attendance policy with mechanics on shift (administer coaching, CoC points, etc.)
- Evaluate skills of mechanics, maintain a documented training matrix, and take ownership of the performance of the team
- Be involved in performance evaluations, disciplinary actions, 1 on 1 coaching, etc.
- Be involved in interviewing, hiring, terminating mechanics on shift.
- Work closely with Maintenance Manager and/or Process Improvement leads to develop RCAs and pursue completion of actions assigned
- Communicate effectively with other shift supervisors during shift hand-off, as well as generate reports of shift performance.
- Effectively escalate any issues utilizing escalation policy
- Other duties as assigned by Management
Requirements
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:
- General Microsoft Office skills and experience in maintenance management software systems (Preventative Maintenance, Project Tasks and Corrective Action)
- Must be proficient with Excel (sorting data, adding/removing columns, updating data and making calculations)
- Excellent communication and delegation skills
- Ability to investigate and diagnose causes of breakdowns- proactive vs reactive approach
- Sound technical skills, logical ability, and strong problem analysis and resolutions skills with a strong operational focus
- Abilty to work independently on daily projects
- Ability to thrive in a constantly changing environment
- Ability to gather and analyze all types of data, identify the appropriate relationships between the different data, anticipate business directions and recommend fact based decisions
- Prioritize and successfully manage multiple projects simultaneously with aggressive deadlines
Education And Experience:
- High School Diploma or GED
- 2+ years of experience in production maintenance, or in a related area, including some supervisory or lead experience
- Familiar with a variety of the field's concepts, practices, procedures, and the proper use and care of tools and equipment
Food Safety Responsibilities:
- Attend all food safety training sessions (GMP, SQF, HACCP, Allergen, Food Facility Security, Preventing Foodborne Illness)
- Participate in company GMP walks
- Enforce company rules regarding food safety and monitoring
Working Conditions:
- Office setting and warehouse environment with temperature range of 55 – 80 degrees
- Some tasks may require working near localized thermal elements that can cause the perceived temperature to be higher until the task is completed
- Capable of complying with all Safety requirements including but not limited to Bump Cap/Hard Hat, Safety Eyewear, Hearing Protection and Disposable Masks
Physical Requirements:
- Operate standard office equipment
- Reach with hands and arms
- Lift up to 25 pounds
Industrial Maintenance Supervisor - 2nd Shift
Office
Elk Grove Village, IL, US
Full Time
65k - 85k USD/year
October 9, 2025