Maintenance Operations Supervisor — Manufacturing

National Metalwares Manufacturing; Aurora (IL); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Paid time off

In person work location

Job summary

National Metalwares Manufacturing is seeking a Maintenance Operations Supervisor to lead a team responsible for equipment installation, facilities repair, and preventive maintenance across the plant.

You will establish and sustain PM programs, coordinate with utilities and environmental agencies, ensure hazardous waste disposal compliance, and oversee construction activities to meet strict specifications while managing timelines and budgets.

Qualifications

• Experience leading maintenance teams in a manufacturing setting.
• Proven ability to manage PM programs and equipment installations.
• Strong problem-solving and communication skills.
• Commitment to safety, ethics, and professional conduct.

Responsibilities

• Lead, direct, and support maintenance personnel for installation, repair, and preventive maintenance.
• Perform regular plant inspections and optimize space/utilization.
• Establish and sustain preventive maintenance programs for reliability.
• Coordinate hazardous waste disposal and liaise with utilities and environmental agencies.
• Oversee construction/installation work to meet specifications; manage proposals and contracts.
• Coordinate space allocations and communications services.
• Assist with PM activities as needed.

Skills

Project delivery

Team leadership

Communication

Problem solving

Innovation

Ethics & professionalism

Quality & safety

Work ethic

Tools

Pneumatics

Hydraulics

Electrical systems

High-voltage systems

Rigging & load handling

Blueprint reading

Job description

Is This You?Do you keep plants running safely and efficiently through proactive maintenance leadership?Can you guide a Maintenance Department and Tool Room while rolling up your sleeves when needed?Are you comfortable coordinating with utilities and environmental agencies and ensuring proper hazardous waste disposal?Do you insist that projects and installations meet specifications and that PM programs are executed relentlessly?If you answered yes, you might be our next Maintenance Operations Supervisor.What You’ll OwnLead, direct, and support maintenance personnel performing equipment installation, facilities repair, and preventive maintenance.Perform regular plant inspections, assessing facility condition and the efficient use of space.Establish and sustain a preventive maintenance program to maximize reliability.Ensure compliant hazardous waste disposal; act as liaison with public utility, environmental, and energy agencies.Oversee construction and installation work for strict conformance to specifications; develop and coordinate specifications, proposals, contracts, and related documents.Coordinate building space allocation, layouts, and communication services.Assist with facilities equipment repair and PM activities as needed.How You’ll Lead PeopleSupervise team members in the Maintenance Department and Tool Room.Interview, hire, and train; plan, assign, and direct work.Evaluate performance, recognize achievements, and discipline when required.Handle employee concerns and resolve issues professionally.What You DemonstrateProject Delivery: Manage timelines, budgets, and change communication.Team Leadership & Delegation: Set clear expectations, monitor outcomes, and develop people.Organization: Prioritize, schedule, and coordinate resources effectively.Communication & Collaboration: Communicate clearly in writing and speech; present technical and numerical data; build team cohesion.Problem Solving & Judgment: Diagnose, analyze, and decide with sound reasoning.Innovation: Introduce improvements and creative solutions.Ethics, Diversity & Professionalism: Act with integrity and respect; uphold policies and a harassment-free workplace.Quality & Safety: Drive accuracy, thoroughness, and safety; report hazards immediately.Work Ethic: Adapt readily, be dependable and punctual, and meet productivity goals.Your Technical ToolkitPneumatics (including troubleshooting)HydraulicsElectrical and electronic systemsHigh-voltage systemsRigging and load handlingEquipment installation and wiringBlueprint readingPerks & Work Setting401(k)Health, dental, and vision insurancePaid time offWork Location: In person