Maintenance Supervisor

Innhophos; Chicago Heights (IL); On-site; USD 93,000 - 138,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental & Vision

Annual incentive

401k with match

Paid time off

Life and disability insurance

Parental leave

Fitness reimbursement

Educational assistance

Job summary

Innophos in Chicago Heights, IL is seeking a Maintenance Supervisor to ensure 24/7 production readiness. You will lead maintenance teams, optimize assets, and drive improvements across the plant, with a focus on safety and reliability.

Responsibilities include coordinating millwrights, planning shutdowns, mentoring technicians, and managing contractors. Strong knowledge of PM, PDM, CMMS, RCM, and TPM is preferred.

Qualifications

• Degree in mechanical or chemical engineering preferred; trades experience acceptable.
• At least 5 years of maintenance supervisory experience if no degree.
• Familiarity with PM, PDM, CMMS, RCM, TPM and safety practices.
• Ability to coordinate, train, and motivate hourly employees and contractors.
• Strong verbal and technical writing skills; capable of estimating, planning and scheduling work orders.

Responsibilities

• Safety & Health: lead safety standards, train staff, conduct pre-job reviews.
• Quality & Food Safety: train personnel, oversee MOC, ensure compliance.
• Millwright Coordination & Training: guide crafts, troubleshoot, schedule, 24/7 emergency support.
• Planning / Scheduling: plan shutdowns, coordinate external contractors, act as Mechanical Planner.
• Project Management: lead improvement projects, investigate failures, oversee contractors.
• General Tasks: collaborate with plant teams to meet objectives.

Skills

Leadership

Safety focus

Maintenance optimization

Planning & scheduling

Project management

Communication skills

Team coordination

24/7 availability

Education

Mechanical or chemical engineering degree

Trades experience (millwright)

Tools

CMMS

PDM

RCM

TPM

Job description

Maintenance Supervisor Chicago Heights, IL Operations - Manufacturing /Salaried Exempt /Onsite

Are you ready to make a significant impact? As a Maintenance Supervisor, you’ll play a crucial role in optimizing our assets and minimizing downtime across our production units. You will lead and inspire our maintenance teams, implementing innovative maintenance techniques and driving process improvements.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Safety & Health (10%): Champion safety standards, lead employee training, and conduct pre-job safety reviews.
• Quality & Food Safety (10%): Train personnel, oversee the MOC process, and ensure food safety and quality compliance.
• Millwright Coordination & Training (50%): Provide technical guidance to crafts, troubleshoot issues, schedule employees, develop the daily work schedule, facilitate daily update meetings, and document daily work. Be available 24/7 for emergency repairs.
• Planning / Scheduling (15%): Plan major shutdowns, coordinate with contractors for scheduling outside contractors, and act as Mechanical Planner when needed.
• Project Management (10%): Lead improvement projects, investigate equipment failures, and oversee outside contractors.
• General Tasks (5%): Collaborate with plant teams to achieve objectives and perform other assigned tasks.

WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR:

• Educational Background: A degree in mechanical, or chemical engineering is preferred, but we welcome candidates with relevant trades experience (millwright, etc.).
• Experience: If you don’t have a degree, you should bring at least 5 years of maintenance supervisory experience.
• Technical Knowledge: Familiarity with industrial maintenance techniques (PM, PDM, CMMS, RCM, TPM).
• Safety Focus: A solid understanding of engineering and safety practices.
• Leadership Skills: Ability to coordinate, train, and motivate both hourly employees and outside contractors.
• Communication Skills: Strong verbal and technical writing skills.
• Project Management: Competence in estimating, planning, and scheduling work orders while managing budgets and costs.
• Team Player: A collaborative spirit to support maintenance teams and work well with colleagues.
• Experience with powder handling & milling equipment
• Experience with pump, air and electric powdered equipment

NATURE & SCOPE: In this role, you will ensure the 24/7 availability of production equipment and facilities, prioritizing safety and efficiency. Your leadership will help balance contractor support with our internal workforce while staying within budget.

Benefits:

• Medical, Dental and Vision benefits which start the 1st of the month after hire
• Annual incentive bonus eligibility based on individual and company performance
• Tax advantaged health savings and spending accounts
• 401k eligibility with company match and annual discretionary contribution
• Time off: vacation, holidays/floating holidays, personal and sick days
• Company provided Life and Disability Insurance
• Paid Parental Leave
• Fitness Membership Reimbursement Program
• Educational assistance program
• The benefits set forth in this posting reflect Innophos’ current benefits for similarly situated employees, are subject in all respects to the terms and conditions of the applicable program policies and may be modified or discontinued by Innophos in the future (subject to applicable law).

Salary Range : 93000 - 138000 USD / year

Salary Description : The actual salary paid to an individual will vary based on multiple factors, including but not limited to education, specific skills, licenses and certifications, experience, and training.

Ready to Take the Next Step? If you’re passionate about maintenance and want to join a team that values collaboration and innovation, we’d love to hear from you!

About Innophos

Innophos is a leading international producer of specialty ingredient solutions that deliver far-reaching, versatile benefits for the food, health, nutrition and industrial markets. We leverage our expertise in the science and technology of blending and formulating phosphate, mineral and botanical based ingredients for our customers. Our people are the heart of our organization and the foundation of our success. We are driven by our core values of safety, diversity, integrity and collaboration. Headquartered in Cranbury, New Jersey, Innophos has manufacturing operations across the United States, in Canada, Mexico and China and sells into over 70 countries.

Innophos is proud to be an Equal Opportunity employer, seeking to create a welcoming and diverse environment. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, transgender status, sexual stereotypes, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. We also consider qualified applicants with criminal histories, consistent with applicable federal, state, and local law. Innophos is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for candidates in our recruiting process, as required by applicable federal, state and local laws.