Maintenance Supervisor

Nehring Electrical Works Co.; DeKalb (IL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with company match

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Paid vacation and sick time

Job summary

Nehring Electrical Works Co. is seeking a Maintenance Supervisor to lead hands-on maintenance on the shop floor and drive improvements across equipment and production processes.

The role emphasizes coordinating with operations, driving PM programs, managing multiple projects, and advancing safety and environmental initiatives. A technical degree and maintenance experience are preferred, with a focus on leadership and reliability.

Qualifications

• Associates or 2-year technical degree preferred.
• Electrical and mechanical maintenance knowledge.
• Experience with ERP systems, AutoCAD, Minitab and Excel.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate with Operations to schedule maintenance and reduce machine downtime.
• Drive and improve preventative maintenance processes.
• Manage multiple projects and meet deadlines.
• Lead continuous improvement projects and support Capex initiatives.
• Enhance workplace safety and environmental performance.
• Demonstrate urgency to meet company goals.

Skills

Leadership

Electrical maintenance

Mechanical maintenance

ERP systems

AutoCAD

Minitab

MS Excel

Spanish (optional)

Education

Associates or 2-year technical degree

Tools

ERP systems

AutoCAD

Minitab

Microsoft Office (Excel)

Limble CMMS

Job description

Company Overview

Founded in 1912, Nehring Electrical Works has been producing wire and cable products longer than any wire mill in the Midwest. Nehring manufactures and markets bare/insulated copper and aluminum wire to the utility, telecommunication, electrical distribution and OEM markets.

Position Overview

Reporting to the Plant Manager, the Maintenance Supervisor will play an integral role in sustaining and improving Nehring’s equipment and overall production processes. The Maintenance Supervisor is a hands‑on, working foreman position that spends the majority of their time on the shop floor. The successful candidate will handle the following responsibilities:

• Coordinate with Operations team and outside contractors to schedule maintenance activities and manage/reduce machine downtime
• Drive and improve preventative maintenance (PM) process
• Manage multiple projects with a demonstrated ability to meet deadlines
• Drive continuous improvement projects and identify opportunities for Capex
• Identify and implement actions to improve workplace safety and reduce environmental impact
• Demonstrate a sense of urgency to achieve company commitments and goals
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Associates or 2-year technical degree preferred

• Electrical and mechanical maintenance knowledge.
• Must be proficient in technology and software such ERP systems, AutoCAD, Minitab, Microsoft Office (Excel)
• Familiarity with maintenance management software (e.g. Limble)
• Strong leadership and organizational skills
• Ability to speak/interpret Spanish a plus
• Must be authorized to work in the U.S.

Comprehensive company benefits per summary provided, such as medical benefits, dental benefits, prescription drug card benefits, group life insurance and disability income benefits.

401 (k) with company match

Paid vacation and sick time

Note:This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Employee may perform other related duties as necessary to meet the ongoing needs of the organization as required by the department supervisor or other manager.*Applicant must be able to pass a pre-employment drug screening and criminal background check*Please note that relocation assistance is not available for this position.