Lead Maintenance Supervisor — Union Plant (2nd Shift)

Aspire Talent Solutions; La Grange (IL); On-site; USD 115,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

Aspire Talent Solutions is seeking a Maintenance Supervisor for a large, highly automated production facility in La Grange, IL. This on-site role leads daily maintenance operations, with a hands-on leadership style and a focus on safety, reliability, and continuous improvement.

You will coach 16 mechanics and electricians, troubleshoot electrical and mechanical issues, plan staffing, onboarding, and development, and work closely with production and engineering on capital projects.

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 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.
• Manufacturing experience in a complex operation with a lot of different types of equipment; high-speed packaging, CP G, food or personal care products 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 leadership

Maintenance troubleshooting

Blueprints & schematics

Clear cross-department communication

Union environment experience

People development

Electrical & mechanical diagnostics

Production equipment knowledge

High-speed packaging experience

PLC troubleshooting

Education

Degree or technical certification preferred

High school diploma or GED with relevant experience

Job description

Aspire Talent Solutions is seeking a Maintenance Supervisor for a large, highly automated production facility in La Grange, IL. This on-site role leads daily maintenance operations, with a hands-on leadership style and a focus on safety, reliability, and continuous improvement.

You will coach 16 mechanics and electricians, troubleshoot electrical and mechanical issues, plan staffing, onboarding, and development, and work closely with production and engineering on capital projects.