Maintenance Supervisor

Aegis Worldwide; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Strong benefits

Clean manufacturing environment

Growth opportunity

Job summary

A manufacturing company located in Chicago is looking for a hands-on Maintenance Supervisor to lead and enhance maintenance operations across multiple facilities. The ideal candidate will have 3-5 years of mechanical and electrical maintenance experience, including supervisory roles. Responsibilities include direct supervision of a team, managing preventive maintenance programs, and overseeing equipment reliability. This position offers high autonomy and a stable, family-owned environment with growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• 3-5+ years of mechanical and electrical maintenance experience in an industrial environment.
• 2+ years of supervisory experience with strong planning and scheduling skills.
• Knowledge of OSHA and applicable regulations.
• Experience with PM programs, electrical troubleshooting up to 480V, basic PLC knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Direct and assign work to maintenance technicians with 4-5 direct reports.
• Lead maintenance operations to ensure equipment reliability and minimal downtime.
• Manage CMMS including PMs, inventory, and work orders.
• Develop and execute preventive maintenance programs.
• Manage CMMS (MaintainX) including PMs, inventory, and work orders.
• Establish and enforce LOTO procedures.
• Support CapEx planning and equipment evaluations.
• Oversee facility systems including alarms.

Skills

Mechanical troubleshooting expertise

Planning and scheduling skills

Electrical troubleshooting

Project management

Communication skills

Follow-up skills

Preventive maintenance

Project management

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

CMMS (MaintainX)

Job description

We are seeking a hands-on Maintenance Supervisor to lead and elevate maintenance operations across multiple manufacturing facilities. This is a high-autonomy role ideal for a proactive leader who enjoys working on the floor while shaping processes, building programs, and driving equipment reliability.

Why This Opportunity Stands Out

• High Autonomy: Hands-on leadership with the freedom to build and improve maintenance programs
• Minimal Red Tape: Ability to create, implement, and refine PMs and procedures
• Stable, Family-Owned Environment: Privately held with long-term leadership and a strong culture
• Highlights: 1st shift, clean manufacturing environment, strong benefits
• Growth Opportunity: Expanding equipment footprint and multi-facility scope

Role Overview

• 60–75% hands-on maintenance; 25–40% supervision, planning, and coordination
• 70% mechanical / 30% electrical focus
• Lead maintenance operations to ensure equipment reliability and minimal downtime
• Support CapEx planning, vendor management, and facility systems

Key Responsibilities

• Direct and assign work to maintenance technicians (4–5 direct reports)
• Maintain readiness across three facilities
• Perform hands-on troubleshooting and repairs as needed
• Develop and execute preventive maintenance programs
• Manage CMMS (MaintainX) including PMs, inventory, and work orders
• Establish and enforce LOTO procedures
• Manage vendors and outsourced services
• Support CapEx planning and equipment evaluations
• Oversee facility systems including fire and burglar alarms

Required Qualifications

• 3–5+ years of mechanical and electrical maintenance experience (industrial environment)
• 2+ years of supervisory experience with strong planning and scheduling skills
• Strong mechanical troubleshooting expertise
• Electrical troubleshooting up to 480V; basic PLC knowledge
• Experience with pneumatics, hydraulics, conveyors, pumps, and motors
• CMMS experience (MaintainX preferred)
• Facilities maintenance experience
• Capital expense planning experience
• Strong project management, communication, and follow-up skills
• Knowledge of OSHA and applicable regulations
• High school diploma or equivalent
• Demonstrated job stability and longevity

Nice to Have

• Experience with cutting equipment, welders, robots, coating/painting, or packaging machinery
• Tooling experience
• Technical certifications or formal training