Job Title: Maintenance Supervisor

Location: Libertyville, IL 60048

Job Type: Full-Time

Shift: 5:30 AM - 3:00 PM (Monday - Friday, with occasional Saturday work, about once a month)

We are looking for a highly skilled and motivated Maintenance Supervisor to lead our team in ensuring the smooth operation of production equipment and our toolroom. This hands-on role requires a dynamic leader who can drive efficiency, solve complex issues, and maintain high operational standards in a metal stamping facility.

As the Maintenance Supervisor, you will oversee the day-to-day operations of our maintenance and toolroom departments, managing a team of 17 direct reports across 3 shifts. You will be responsible for ensuring all production equipment (including 70 presses) is running efficiently while focusing on preventative maintenance, safety, and continuous improvement.

Key Responsibilities:

• Supervise, train, and lead a team of 10 maintenance technicians and 7 toolroom staff to maintain and repair equipment and machinery across 3 shifts.
• Develop and implement a comprehensive preventative maintenance program (currently in the process of being established).
• Troubleshoot and resolve issues with presses and production equipment, including hydraulic, pneumatic, mechanical, and electrical systems.
• Perform hands-on leadership in resolving complex issues, managing plant-wide repairs, and coordinating planned shutdowns or startups.
• Manage the maintenance budget and ensure cost-effective management of resources.
• Inspect machinery and equipment regularly to identify potential problems and implement timely solutions.
• Support the improvement of facility systems, including HVAC, plumbing, building electricity, and addressing roof leaks or other infrastructure issues.
• Collaborate with other departments to ensure maintenance tasks align with production needs and timelines.
• Foster a culture of continuous improvement, focusing on process enhancements and machine uptime.
• Keep accurate records of all maintenance activities, including repairs, upgrades, and preventative measures.
• Maintain strong safety protocols and ensure all maintenance work adheres to safety standards.
• Utilize your technical expertise and leadership skills to maintain older machinery that requires extra attention.

Qualifications:

Required:

• Minimum 3 years of supervisory experience in a manufacturing or industrial environment.
• Solid experience in metal stamping and knowledge of press equipment.
• Hands-on leadership with a “whatever it takes” mentality to ensure machines and equipment are well-maintained.
• Proven track record of making improvements to plant standards, including optimizing maintenance tasks and troubleshooting procedures.
• Comfortable and effective working in a unionized environment (you will be NON-union).
• Experience managing a team of skilled trades employees, including maintenance technicians, toolroom staff, millwrights, machine repair specialists, and electricians.

Preferred:

• Experience creating or improving a preventative maintenance program (this is a key area of focus for the role).
• Background in continuous improvement initiatives.
• Comfortable working with older equipment that requires extra maintenance.
• Technical degree in a related field is a plus.

If you are a hands-on leader with a passion for troubleshooting, mentoring, and improving operations in a fast-paced manufacturing environment, we want to hear from you!