Lead Maintenance Supervisor, Food Manufacturing

JSK Recruiting, Inc.; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 115,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Low-cost medical coverage

401(k) match and pension plan

Family-oriented culture with work-life

Job summary

JSK Recruiting, Inc. is sourcing a Maintenance Supervisor for a large Chicago snack production facility. This hands-on leadership role requires coaching a 10–12 person team to maintain high-speed automation while driving preventive maintenance and reliability.

You will guide electrical and mechanical troubleshooting, oversee scheduling and training, and ensure strict safety standards in a fast-paced plant environment.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of maintenance leadership in a manufacturing environment.
• BS/BA or AAS degree preferred; HS diploma or GED with relevant certifications accepted.
• Strong electrical and mechanical troubleshooting skills with hands-on experience diagnosing and repairing production equipment.
• Ability to train and coach mechanics on troubleshooting, maintenance, and repair.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints and schematics.
• Strong problem-solving, communication, and leadership skills.
• Comfortable in a fast-paced, high-volume production environment.
• PLC troubleshooting experience is a plus.
• Food, consumer goods, or high-speed packaging experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead, coach, and develop a team of 10 to 12 maintenance mechanics and electricians with hands-on guidance and training.
• Plan, coordinate, and execute preventive and predictive maintenance programs to reduce downtime and improve reliability.
• Lead troubleshooting of electrical and mechanical issues to keep production running smoothly.
• Oversee workforce planning and scheduling including hiring, training, and employee development.
• Enforce safety protocols and best practices to maintain a safe work environment at all times.
• Collaborate with production teams and participate in capital projects to drive efficiency and reliability improvements.

Skills

Leadership

Preventive maintenance

Electrical troubleshooting

Mechanical troubleshooting

Training/coaching

Blueprints/Schematics

PLC troubleshooting

Food/CG packaging

Education

BS/BA or AAS preferred

HS diploma or GED with relevant certifications

Tools

PLC troubleshooting

Job description

JSK Recruiting, Inc. is sourcing a Maintenance Supervisor for a large Chicago snack production facility. This hands-on leadership role requires coaching a 10–12 person team to maintain high-speed automation while driving preventive maintenance and reliability.

You will guide electrical and mechanical troubleshooting, oversee scheduling and training, and ensure strict safety standards in a fast-paced plant environment.