Lead Maintenance Supervisor - 20+ Team, Safe Manufacturing

Huhtamaki; Hammond (IN); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Huhtamaki in Hammond, IN, seeks a hands-on Maintenance / Instrument Controls Technician to lead a 20+ person maintenance team in a busy manufacturing facility. You will maintain equipment, troubleshoot PLCs, update CMMS, and drive safety, PMs, and continuous improvements.

The role requires welding experience, blueprint reading, scheduling, and cross-department coordination. 10+ years of maintenance is preferred; thorough leadership across teams is essential.

Qualifications

• Welding experience required.
• Strong problem solving and troubleshooting skills.
• Electrical experience including PLCs and PC-based controls.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, schematics and manuals.
• Ability to lead maintenance across departments and communicate professionally.

Responsibilities

• Observe, promote, and administer Safety, Food Safety, and company policies.
• Lead 20+ maintenance personnel in assigned area; manage reports and scheduling.
• Provide input on hiring, discipline, and performance reviews.
• Train and troubleshoot maintenance staff; maintain CMMS data and work instructions.
• Maintain and improve department goals: safety, downtime, PM completion, and work orders.

Skills

Welding experience

PLC & electrical

Blueprint reading

Leadership

Troubleshooting

Forklift operation

CMMS knowledge

Tools

Mainsaver CMMS

Job description

Huhtamaki in Hammond, IN, seeks a hands-on Maintenance / Instrument Controls Technician to lead a 20+ person maintenance team in a busy manufacturing facility. You will maintain equipment, troubleshoot PLCs, update CMMS, and drive safety, PMs, and continuous improvements.

The role requires welding experience, blueprint reading, scheduling, and cross-department coordination. 10+ years of maintenance is preferred; thorough leadership across teams is essential.