Maintenance Supervisor - Plant Operations

Location: La Grange, IL (On-site, local candidates only) | Schedule: Full-time, 2nd Shift | Compensation: $115,000–$135,000 base + bonus

Overview

An established consumer products manufacturer operating a large, highly automated production facility is seeking a Maintenance Supervisor to lead daily maintenance operations within an assigned department. This is a hands‑on leadership role for someone who leads from the floor, builds trust with their team, and stays closely engaged with both equipment and people in a union manufacturing environment.

What you'll do

• Build, coach, and develop a team of 16 mechanics and electricians through direct engagement, structured training, and consistent follow‑through
• Step in on complex electrical and mechanical troubleshooting alongside the team when production is at stake, in a union shop setting where coaching rather than hands‑on repair is expected
• Handle workforce planning responsibilities including scheduling, hiring, onboarding, and ongoing development of maintenance staff
• Hold the team to safety standards every day and foster a culture where safe work is non‑negotiable
• Collaborate with production and engineering teams and contribute actively to capital improvement projects

Required qualifications

• 5+ years of supervisory experience in a manufacturing maintenance environment
• Hands‑on background diagnosing and repairing both electrical and mechanical systems on production equipment
• Track record of developing maintenance technicians and improving team performance over time
• Comfortable reading blueprints, wiring diagrams, and electrical schematics
• Clear communicator who can work across departments and lead a team with consistency and accountability
• Must have manufacturing experience in a complex operation with a lot of different types of equipment
• High school diploma or GED with strong relevant experience will be considered if no degree or technical certification is held

Preferred qualifications

• Degree or technical certification preferred
• Experience in a union manufacturing environment is preferred
• High‑speed packaging, CPG, food, or personal care products manufacturing background is a plus
• PLC troubleshooting familiarity is a plus

Compensation and benefits

• Base salary of $115,000–$135,000 plus bonus

Why this role

This is an opportunity to lead a sizable maintenance team at a large, highly automated facility, with direct involvement in capital improvement projects and a strong emphasis on hands‑on, floor‑based leadership.