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Maintenance Supervisor

la grange, IL

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Maintenance SupervisorA well-established soap and personal care products manufacturer are adding a Maintenance Supervisor to lead daily maintenance operations within an assigned department at its large, highly automated production facility.The right person for this role leads from the floor, not from a desk. You will be expected to build trust with your team, hold people accountable, and stay close to both the equipment and the people keeping it running. If you have a strong maintenance background, a hands-on leadership style, and experience working in a union environment, this is worth a serious look.Maintenance Supervisor responsibilities include:Build, coach, and develop a team of 16 mechanics and electricians through direct engagement, structured training, and consistent follow-throughStep in on complex electrical and mechanical troubleshooting alongside your team when production is at stake (union shop so merely coaching only)Handle workforce planning responsibilities including scheduling, hiring, onboarding, and ongoing development of maintenance staffHold the team to safety standards every day and create a culture where safe work is non-negotiableCollaborate with production and engineering teams and contribute actively to capital improvement projectsThey need:5+ years of supervisory experience in a manufacturing maintenance environmentDegree or technical certification preferred; candidates with a high school diploma or GED and strong relevant experience will be consideredHands-on background diagnosing and repairing both electrical and mechanical systems on production equipmentTrack record of developing maintenance technicians and improving team performance over timeComfortable reading blueprints, wiring diagrams, and electrical schematicsClear communicator who can work across departments and lead a team with consistency and accountabilityExperience in a union manufacturing environment is preferredMust have manufacturing experience in a complex operation with a lot of different types of equipment, prefer high-speed packaging, CPG, food or personal care products manufacturing background is a plusPLC troubleshooting familiarity is a plus

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la grange, IL, 60525, US

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