2nd-Shift Maintenance Lead - Automated Manufacturing

H. T. PROF Group; La Grange, Northern (IL, KY); On-site; USD 115,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

H. T. PROF Group in La Grange, IL is seeking a Maintenance Supervisor for a large, highly automated production facility. The role leads daily maintenance operations, coaching a 16-person team and partnering with production and engineering to keep lines up and running.

You will diagnose and repair electrical and mechanical systems hands-on, develop staff, enforce safety standards, and participate in capital improvement projects. Union environment experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of supervisory experience in manufacturing maintenance.
• Degree or technical certification preferred; candidates with a high school diploma or GED and strong relevant experience will be considered.
• Hands-on background diagnosing and repairing electrical and mechanical systems on production equipment.
• Track record of developing maintenance technicians and improving team performance over time.
• Comfortable reading blueprints, wiring diagrams, and electrical schematics.
• Clear communicator who can work across departments and lead a team with consistency and accountability.
• Experience in a union manufacturing environment is preferred.
• Manufacturing experience in complex operations with various equipment types; high-speed packaging, CP G, food or personal care background is a plus.
• PLC troubleshooting familiarity is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Build, coach, and develop a team of 16 mechanics and electricians through direct engagement, structured training, and consistent follow-through.
• Step 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 staff.
• Hold the team to safety standards every day and create a culture where safe work is non-negotiable.
• Collaborate with production and engineering teams and contribute actively to capital improvement projects.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Electrical & mechanical troubleshoot

Blueprint reading

Cross-department communication

Union environment experience

Education

Degree or technical certification

HS diploma with experience considered

Tools

PLC troubleshooting

Job description

H. T. PROF Group in La Grange, IL is seeking a Maintenance Supervisor for a large, highly automated production facility. The role leads daily maintenance operations, coaching a 16-person team and partnering with production and engineering to keep lines up and running.

You will diagnose and repair electrical and mechanical systems hands-on, develop staff, enforce safety standards, and participate in capital improvement projects. Union environment experience is preferred.