Maintenance Group Lead: Equipment Reliability & Safety

Rich Products Corporation; Crest Hill (IL); On-site; USD 52,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Paid time off

Parental leave

Family planning support

Associate resource groups

Volunteering & community impact

Holiday gatherings

In-house taste tests

Job summary

Rich Products Corporation is seeking a Maintenance Group Leader in Crest Hill, IL to oversee safe maintenance, repair, and efficiency of all equipment on shift. You will supervise mechanics, coordinate PMs, manage parts, and ensure safety and QA alignment.

Responsibilities include prioritizing daily tasks, coordinating with production, and driving continuous improvements while adhering to GMPs and food-safety standards.

Qualifications

• Minimum high school diploma or GED required.
• Strong problem-solving and mechanical aptitude in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience with GMPs, OSHA standards, HACCP, and food safety.
• Ability to supervise maintenance staff and coordinate with production teams.
• Comfort with lifting up to 50 pounds and working in cold/freezer environments.

Responsibilities

• Assign daily maintenance tasks and reprioritize as needed.
• Supervise maintenance mechanics to meet production goals.
• Maintain safety, food safety, and operating procedures compliance.
• Manage spare parts inventories and PM schedules.
• Document and report maintenance activities and equipment performance.
• Coordinate with QA, Sanitation, and Production leads on issues.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Problem solving

Safety awareness

Leadership

Communication

Physical stamina

Education

HS degree or GED

Tools

SAP / MLO

Job description

Rich Products Corporation is seeking a Maintenance Group Leader in Crest Hill, IL to oversee safe maintenance, repair, and efficiency of all equipment on shift. You will supervise mechanics, coordinate PMs, manage parts, and ensure safety and QA alignment.

Responsibilities include prioritizing daily tasks, coordinating with production, and driving continuous improvements while adhering to GMPs and food-safety standards.