Industrial Maintenance Supervisor

SilkRoad; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

AUTOKINITON seeks a Maintenance Supervisor to join its Chicago plant team. You will lead maintenance staff, mentor technicians, and drive reliability across stamping and assembly lines, ensuring safety and uptime.

The role emphasizes hands-on supervision, strong communication, and ability to prioritize in a fast-paced manufacturing environment, with competitive benefits and growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• Minimum of two (2) years as a Skilled Trades Maintenance Supervisor.
• Knowledge of manufacturing, stamping, and/or assembly processes as required for the position.
• Knowledge of Fanuc robotics repairs in a manufacturing environment.
• High voltage electrical repair experience preferred.
• Ability to prioritize responsibilities in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to mentor and teach the team in effective problem-solving methods.

Responsibilities

• Provide performance feedback and leadership of all direct reports including mentoring, coaching, counseling, and corrective action when situations dictate.
• Ensure accountability and discipline when necessary.
• Communicate effectively at all levels and departments.
• Maintain maximum levels ofequipment utilization and efficiency to meet production requirements.
• Manage the plant preventive maintenance program.

Skills

Leadership

Mentoring

Coaching

Fanuc robotics

Electrical repair

Prioritization

Communication

Tools

Fanuc robotics

Job description

Tracking Code

11261

Position Type

Full-Time/Regular

Maintenance Supervisor

We are AUTOKINITON (pronounced auto-ken-i-TAHN)

AUTOKINITON delivers operational excellence, high-quality execution, and customer service. We offer 100% vertical integration capabilities such as end-to-end engineering, manufacturing, and in-house logistics.

We’re proud of our Tier 1 supplier legacy for manufacturing propulsion-agnostic, structural automotive components, and assemblies around the globe.

To help us drive excellence, you’ll get to:

• Provide performance feedback and leadership of all direct reports including mentoring, coaching, counseling, and corrective action when situations dictate.
• Ensure accountability and discipline when necessary.
• Communicate effectively at all levels and departments.
• Maintain maximum levels ofequipment utilization and efficiency to meet production requirements.
• Manage the plant preventive maintenance program.

This full-time salary role is a part of our maintenance team and reports to the maintenance manager.

Required experience:

• Minimum oftwo(2) years as a Skilled Trades Maintenance Supervisor.
• Knowledge of manufacturing, stamping, and/or assembly processes as required for the position.
• Knowledge of Fanuc robotics repairs in a manufacturing environment.
• High voltage electrical repair experience preferred.
• Ability to prioritize responsibilities in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to mentor and teach the team in effective problem-solving methods.

Working conditions:

• We’ll provide position-specific details including physical and focused efforts, working environment and conditions, and reasonable accommodation during the interview process.

Where you’ll be:

This position is located at our AUTOKINITON Plant in Chicago, IL . , offering many community events, resources, programs, and recreational opportunities for you and your family.

Community features:

• Chicago’s Magnificent Mile and Lakefront
• Historical Architecture

Why you’ll enjoy working here:

• Competitive Wages and Comprehensive Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(k) with Company contribution match, and 14 paid holidays, including a bridge holiday in December.
• Work-Life Balance: Many of our Associates have stayed with us for 25+ years! It takes a good work-life balance to make it that far. We support your personal and professional priorities as they impact your well-being.
• Growth Opportunities: Take your career to the next level through tuition reimbursement programs, on-the-job training, learning management systems, and advancement opportunities from within our organization.
• Learning and Development: We empower all our Associates – from entry-level to senior-level – with the skills and knowledge necessary to succeed in their current roles and beyond at AUTOKINITON.

AUTOKINITON Promotes a dynamic and collaborative work environment for everyone.

AUTOKINITON is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws.

This policy applies to all employment practices within our organization, including hiring, recruiting, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, leave of absence, compensation, benefits, training, and apprenticeship. AUTOKINITON makes hiring decisions based solely on qualifications, merit, and business needs at the time.