Maintenance Supervisor

Equiliem
medical insurance, dental insurance, life insurance, vision insurance, 401(k)
United States, Illinois, Chicago Heights
May 08, 2026
Job Summary The Maintenance Supervisor is responsible for leading maintenance operations within an industrial manufacturing environment. This role oversees maintenance team members and contractors to ensure safe, efficient, and reliable maintenance activities. The position focuses on promoting a strong safety culture, planning and scheduling maintenance work, managing maintenance costs, and driving continuous improvement initiatives to support equipment reliability and operational performance. Job Responsibilities Lead and supervise maintenance team members and contractors while ensuring compliance with safety standards and operational procedures Plan and schedule maintenance activities, including job walk-downs, scope development, safety evaluations, and parts procurement Manage maintenance work orders through submission, scheduling, execution, and financial close using CMMS systems such as SAP Oversee day-to-day maintenance operations, planned outages, and major shutdown activities Ensure compliance with health, safety, and environmental regulations, including hazardous waste management requirements Support ISO 9001, ISO 14001, FSSC 22000, and HACCP programs to maintain quality and food safety standards Troubleshoot equipment failures and provide technical support for commissioning and decommissioning process automation systems Monitor and improve maintenance KPIs, including wrench time, downtime, and scheduled versus unscheduled maintenance performance Identify and implement reliability improvements and continuous improvement initiatives Serve as backup to the Maintenance Manager and participate in on-call rotation for emergency response support Job Requirements High school diploma required Technical training in an industrial manufacturing environment preferred, including Millwright or Electrical/Instrumentation disciplines Minimum 5 years of industrial experience in a chemical plant or related manufacturing environment Minimum 3 years of maintenance supervisory experience; experience in a union environment preferred Strong knowledge of industrial equipment, including pumps, piping, heat exchangers, vessels, and instrumentation systems Ability to lead teams, enforce safety standards, and manage contractors effectively Proficiency in maintenance planning, scheduling, and cost control processes Hands-on troubleshooting experience with mechanical and electrical process equipment Familiarity with maintenance documentation, including P&IDs, loop sheets, wiring diagrams, and equipment lists Understanding of maintenance KPIs and continuous improvement strategies Strong communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills Education High school diploma required Technical training in Millwright or Electrical/Instrumentation preferred Work Experience 5+ years of industrial experience in a chemical plant or manufacturing environment 3+ years of experience in a maintenance supervisory role Benefits Health insurance Dental insurance Vision insurance 401(k) Additional Job Details (Commute, Attendance, etc.) Frequent exposure to an industrial manufacturing environment Ability to walk throughout plant areas and climb stairs as needed Ability to perform job walk-downs and equipment inspections Visual acuity required for reviewing equipment and documentation Occasional lifting and carrying of materials up to 10 lbs Participation in an on-call rotation for emergency response may be required About Equiliem Equiliem believes in empowering success. 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