Maintenance Supervisor | Food Manufacturing

Job Description

Job Description

Job Title: Maintenance Supervisor
Location: Waukegan, IL
Hire Type: Direct Hire
Target Compensation: $85,000–95,000/year
Schedule: Flexible schedule overseeing 1st & 2nd shifts | Every other Saturday required
Benefits: Medical, dental, vision, PTO, paid holidays, retirement plan

Must-Have Skills:

• 5+ years of progressive industrial maintenance experience
• Previous maintenance leadership or supervisory experience
• Strong mechanical and electrical troubleshooting knowledge
• Experience leading maintenance teams in a manufacturing environment
• Hands-on leadership style with the ability to work on the production floor
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment

Job Summary:

Seeking a hands-on Maintenance Supervisor to oversee maintenance operations across 1st and 2nd shifts in a manufacturing environment. This role will report directly to the Director of Manufacturing and serve as a key leader within the facility. The Maintenance Supervisor will manage a team of 14 technicians, along with an MRO Buyer and Planner, while driving equipment reliability, minimizing downtime, and supporting continuous improvement initiatives. Food manufacturing experience is highly preferred, and bilingual English/Spanish candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.

Job Duties:

• Supervise and coordinate daily activities for maintenance personnel across multiple shifts
• Assign work orders, prioritize repairs, and ensure timely completion of maintenance activities
• Troubleshoot mechanical and electrical equipment issues while remaining hands-on on the production floor
• Oversee preventative maintenance programs and drive reductions in downtime
• Coordinate facility, equipment, and building maintenance projects
• Manage outside contractors and vendors for maintenance-related work
• Ensure compliance with safety, environmental, and quality standards
• Support employee development, training, and continuous improvement initiatives
• Maintain accurate maintenance documentation and KPI tracking

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or GED required; Associate’s degree preferred
• Experience in manufacturing or warehouse environments required; food manufacturing preferred
• Strong knowledge of industrial mechanical, electrical, and maintenance systems
• Experience with fabrication and metalworking equipment preferred
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and work in a manufacturing environment
• Strong organizational, communication, and leadership skills
• Computer literacy required
• Bilingual English/Spanish is a major plus

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or genetic information.