Hands-On Maintenance Supervisor – Auto Manufacturing

The Keystone Distinction Group; La Grange (IL); On-site; USD 115,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

The Keystone Distinction Group in La Grange, IL, is seeking a Maintenance Supervisor to lead a highly automated production facility on the 2nd shift. You will supervise 16 mechanics and electricians, drive daily maintenance, and partner with production and engineering to keep equipment running.

The role demands hands-on leadership, a strong maintenance background, and comfort working in a union environment.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of supervisory experience in a manufacturing maintenance environment.
• 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 both 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.
• Must 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 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

Team leadership

Electrical troubleshooting

Mechanical troubleshooting

Blueprint reading

Electrical schematics

Union environment

PLC troubleshooting

Workforce planning

Education

Degree or technical certification

High school diploma or GED

Job description

The Keystone Distinction Group in La Grange, IL, is seeking a Maintenance Supervisor to lead a highly automated production facility on the 2nd shift. You will supervise 16 mechanics and electricians, drive daily maintenance, and partner with production and engineering to keep equipment running.

The role demands hands-on leadership, a strong maintenance background, and comfort working in a union environment.