Demo

MAINTENANCE SUPERVISOR | 1ST SHIFT

Sterling Engineering, Inc.
IL Full Time
POSTED ON 4/25/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/21/2025

Job Description

Title : Maintenance Supervisor

Location : West Chicago, IL

Shift & Hours : 1st Shift 5 : 30am- 3 : 30pm

Pay Rate : $80K-$90K

Benefits : Medical, Dental, Vision, PTO, 401K

Position Summary :

We are seeking a proactive and experienced Maintenance Supervisor to oversee and lead maintenance efforts. This position involves supervising and guiding maintenance employees (technicians and / or mechanics) in ensuring the safety, quality, and productivity of equipment and processes. The Maintenance Supervisor will be instrumental in maintaining a safe working environment, improving maintenance operations, and resolving any technical issues that may arise. This role will also require overtime based on departmental needs.

Key Responsibilities :

  • Safety : Ensure that the Freezerbar Department adheres to all safety protocols, creating an environment that minimizes risks and hazards.
  • Quality : Oversee the maintenance of equipment, ensuring it complies with quality specifications and operates efficiently to maintain product standards.
  • Productivity : Drive optimal equipment performance by :

Coordinating and developing Preventive Maintenance (PM) efforts.

  • Troubleshooting and resolving unscheduled downtime promptly.
  • Implementing process improvements for better efficiency and productivity.
  • Lead efforts in technician and mechanic skill evaluation and development.
  • Develop, implement, and ensure compliance with Preventive Maintenance Programs.
  • Schedule and plan maintenance efforts in alignment with production schedules.
  • Provide technical support for troubleshooting and resolving interruptions in production.
  • Identify and order necessary repair parts.
  • Develop and manage departmental budgets.
  • Handle employee relations issues and foster positive team dynamics.
  • Qualifications :

  • Experience :
  • Minimum of 2 years of experience in a manufacturing environment, preferably in the food industry.

  • Proven leadership abilities and previous experience as a Maintenance Lead or Supervisor.
  • Basic mechanical and electrical aptitude.
  • Knowledge & Skills :
  • Strong knowledge of mechanical and electrical systems, as well as Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) and safety regulations.

  • Strong verbal and written communication skills.
  • Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
  • Bi-lingual (English / Spanish) is required.
  • Basic computer skills (Microsoft Office, internet).
  • Abilities :
  • Demonstrated ability to lead by example in a professional and ethical manner.

  • Ability to pass a skills assessment, physical, and functional job screen.
  • Physical Requirements :

    This role involves physical activities, including :

  • Lifting up to 80 pounds and climbing ladders up to 30 feet.
  • Performing repairs and adjustments in various physical positions, including overhead and kneeling.
  • Pushing / pulling carts / equipment with up to 60 pounds of force.
  • The ability to work for 8 hours on your feet, including moving around the facility.
  • Work Environment :

    This role operates within a manufacturing environment, with responsibilities that also extend to the office setting as needed.

    Food Safety & Quality Responsibilities :

  • Follow all applicable food safety procedures and work instructions.
  • Participate in verification and monitoring audits of Critical Control Points (CCPs).
  • Serve as a backup for production supervisors as needed.
  • 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. #infood

    Meet Your Recruiter

    Sheila Herring

    Technical Recruiter

  • sherring@sterling-engineering.com
  • Connect on LinkedIn
  • As one of the most respected names in engineering staffing, Sterling has hundreds of opportunities with top employers. If you've got a friend or colleague seeking their next move in engineering, we could have their next opportunity. We offer a referral bonus for every referral that we place. Submit referral now.

    Salary : $80,000 - $90,000

    If your compensation planning software is too rigid to deploy winning incentive strategies, it’s time to find an adaptable solution. Compensation Planning
    Enhance your organization's compensation strategy with salary data sets that HR and team managers can use to pay your staff right. Surveys & Data Sets

    What is the career path for a MAINTENANCE SUPERVISOR | 1ST SHIFT?

    Sign up to receive alerts about other jobs on the MAINTENANCE SUPERVISOR | 1ST SHIFT career path by checking the boxes next to the positions that interest you.
    Income Estimation: 
    $83,358 - $103,871
    Income Estimation: 
    $91,138 - $115,157
    Income Estimation: 
    $112,499 - $156,869
    Income Estimation: 
    $78,212 - $94,568
    Income Estimation: 
    $94,560 - $124,511
    Income Estimation: 
    $111,535 - $153,846
    Income Estimation: 
    $90,648 - $117,689
    Income Estimation: 
    $119,912 - $160,327
    Income Estimation: 
    $63,144 - $84,521
    Income Estimation: 
    $78,212 - $94,568
    Income Estimation: 
    $111,535 - $153,846
    View Core, Job Family, and Industry Job Skills and Competency Data for more than 15,000 Job Titles Skills Library

    Job openings at Sterling Engineering, Inc.

    Sterling Engineering, Inc.
    Hired Organization Address Pleasant Prairie, WI Full Time
    Job Description Title : Technical Services Manager Location : Pleasant Prairie, WI 53158 Hire Type : Direct Hire Salary ...
    Sterling Engineering, Inc.
    Hired Organization Address Northlake, IL Full Time
    Job Description Job Description Title : Automation Engineering Manager Location : Northlake, IL Hire Type : Direct Hire ...
    Sterling Engineering, Inc.
    Hired Organization Address Chicago, IL Full Time
    Job Description Title : Maintenance Supervisor Location : West Chicago, IL Shift & Hours : 1st Shift 5 : 30am- 3 : 30pm ...
    Sterling Engineering, Inc.
    Hired Organization Address Louisville, KY Full Time
    Are you ready to design and innovate in the world of custom automation? Join our team as a Senior Mechanical Engineer an...

    Not the job you're looking for? Here are some other MAINTENANCE SUPERVISOR | 1ST SHIFT jobs in the IL area that may be a better fit.

    Maintenance Supervisor Afterhours (Midnight Shift)

    Parkway Maintenance & Management, Pinellas, Clearwater, FL

    Night Shift Supervisor

    Diversified Maintenance, Knoxville, TN

    AI Assistant is available now!

    Feel free to start your new journey!