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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

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creative werks