Industrial Maintenance Supervisor - 3rd Shift

Creative-Werks; Bartlett (IL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Creative-Werks is seeking a Maintenance Supervisor to plan, organize, schedule, assign and review maintenance work. The role includes training and evaluating mechanics, managing overtime, and ensuring safety and quality in a fast-paced plant environment.

You will oversee PM tasks, maintain inventory coordination, and collaborate with production to support daily operations, while enforcing company policies and continuous improvement initiatives.

Qualifications

• General Microsoft Office skills and experience in maintenance management software systems.
• Proficient with Excel for sorting data, adding/removing columns, updating data and making calculations.
• Excellent communication and delegation skills.
• Ability to investigate and diagnose causes of breakdowns—proactive vs reactive approach.
• Ability to gather and analyze data, anticipate business directions and make fact-based decisions.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously with aggressive deadlines.
• Be involved in interviewing, hiring, terminating mechanics on shift.

Responsibilities

• Plan, organize, schedule, assign and review maintenance work.
• Train, supervise and evaluate the work of assigned employees.
• Schedule mechanics for weekend and vacation coverage.
• Manage overtime usage and control.
• Track effectiveness of PMs and adjust PM tasks.
• Publish daily mechanic tasks based on priorities set by Operations Management.
• Ensure mechanics support Production personnel and provide a positive service.
• Enforce inspections of lines to determine maintenance and repair needs.
• Complete special projects as assigned.
• Maintain organization and cleanliness of Maintenance Shop.
• Provide necessary tools and support for mechanics to be successful.
• Must be able to perform duties of a mechanic.

Skills

MS Office

Excel proficiency

Communication skills

Problem solving

Data analysis

Project management

Supervisory/leadership

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

ManagerPlus

Maintenance Software

Job description

Description

Job Summary:

Under the direction of the Maintenance Manager, the Maintenance Supervisor will plan, organize, schedule, assign and review maintenance work; perform a variety of responsible duties related to the supervision of maintenance activities; as well as train, supervise and evaluate the work of assigned employees.

Responsibilities of the Position:

• Compare delegated tasks & end of shift report to hours worked. Reconcile hours with Mechanics to ensure 100% utilization
• Schedule mechanics for weekend & vacation coverage
• Manage overtime usage and control
• Track effectiveness of PM's & adjust PM tasks
• Provide administrative support with ManagerPlus which will include but not limited to the following:
  • Review PMs and WOs assigned to shift and delegate appropriately to mechanics.
  • Ensure the accuracy of data being entered into M+ by the mechanics (through audits, OJSs, etc.)
  • Work closely with PM coordinator to constantly review/edit maintenance plans in M+
  • Work closely with Parts coordinator to manage inventory, parts ordering, min/max level adjustments, etc.
• Maintain organization & cleanliness of Maintenance Shop
• Develop and prepare work schedules for crew, contractors; review maintenance reports and work orders; prioritize and coordinate duties and assignments to assure effective workflow
• Publish daily mechanic tasks based on priorities set by Operations Management
• Ensure mechanics are supporting Production personnel & providing a positive service
• Enforce the inspections of lines to determine maintenance and repair needed and quality of work performed.
• Identify and report opportunities for improvement
• Completes special projects as assigned
• Comfortable in a fast-paced environment
• Enforce company rules, policies and procedures including but not limited to safety, discipline, cooperation and teamwork.
• Provide necessary tools and support for mechanics to be successful (morale, training, tool access)
• Must be able to perform duties of a mechanic, and be willing to step in when necessary
• Must enforce a safety-first, quality-always culture, and avoid performing temporary fixes on the equipment. When it is necessary to use a temporary fix, enforce the implementation of a permanent solution within 24 hours of the temporary fix.
• Other duties as assigned by Management

Administrative responsibilities:

• Monitor and approve timecards of mechanics
• Enforce attendance policy with mechanics on shift (administer coaching, CoC points, etc.)
• Evaluate skills of mechanics, maintain a documented training matrix, and take ownership of the performance of the team
• Be involved in performance evaluations, disciplinary actions, 1 on 1 coaching, etc.
• Be involved in interviewing, hiring, terminating mechanics on shift.
• Work closely with Maintenance Manager and/or Process Improvement leads to develop RCAs and pursue completion of actions assigned
• Communicate effectively with other shift supervisors during shift hand-off, as well as generate reports of shift performance.
• Effectively elevate any issues utilizing escalation policy
• Other duties as assigned by Management

Requirements

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

• General Microsoft Office skills and experience in maintenance management software systems (Preventative Maintenance, Project Tasks and Corrective Action)
• Must be proficient with Excel (sorting data, adding/removing columns, updating data and making calculations)
• Excellent communication and delegation skills
• Ability to investigate and diagnose causes of breakdowns- proactive vs reactive approach
• Sound technical skills, logical ability, and strong problem analysis and resolutions skills with a strong operational focus
• Abilty to work independently on daily projects
• Ability to thrive in a constantly changing environment
• Ability to gather and analyze all types of data, identify the appropriate relationships between the different data, anticipate business directions and recommend fact based decisions
• Prioritize and successfully manage multiple projects simultaneously with aggressive deadlines

Education and Experience:

• High School Diploma or GED
• 2+ years of experience in production maintenance, or in a related area, including some supervisory or lead experience
• Familiar with a variety of the field's concepts, practices, procedures, and the proper use and care of tools and equipment

Food Safety Responsibilities:

• Attend all food safety training sessions (GMP, SQF, HACCP, Allergen, Food Facility Security, Preventing Foodborne Illness)
• Participate in company GMP walks
• Enforce company rules regarding food safety and monitoring

Working Conditions:

• Office setting and warehouse environment with temperature range of 55-80 degrees
• Some tasks may require working near localized thermal elements that can cause the perceived temperature to be higher until the task is completed
• Capable of complying with all Safety requirements including but not limited to Bump Cap/Hard Hat, Safety Eyewear, Hearing Protection and Disposable Masks

Physical Requirements:

• Operate standard office equipment
• Reach with hands and arms
• Lift up to 25 pounds