Maintenance Supervisor

Cst Industries, Inc.; DeKalb (IL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A manufacturing company is seeking a Maintenance Supervisor to manage daily operations, ensure equipment reliability, and lead a team of technicians. The ideal candidate will have 3-5 years of maintenance experience, with strong mechanical and electrical troubleshooting skills. Responsibilities include overseeing preventive maintenance, coordinating repairs, and maintaining safety compliance. This full-time role may require on-call availability based on operational needs, making strong leadership and communication skills essential.

Qualifications

• Ability to read schematics, blueprints, and technical manuals.
• Familiarity with basic computer proficiency is essential.
• Capable of overseeing preventive maintenance schedules.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop maintenance technicians.
• Supervise daily maintenance operations.
• Ensure completion of work orders and documentation.

Skills

Mechanical troubleshooting

Electrical troubleshooting

Leadership

Communication

Organization

Decision-making

Education

3–5 years of maintenance experience

Prior leadership/supervisory experience

Tools

CMMS systems

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft PowerPoint

Microsoft Outlook

Job description

Position Summary

The Maintenance Supervisor oversees the day-to-day maintenance operations of the facility, ensuring equipment reliability, safe work practices, and efficient workflow. This role supports both preventive and reactive maintenance efforts, leads a team of technicians, and collaborates closely with production, engineering, and safety teams to meet organizational goals.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND OTHER RESPONSIBILITIES

• Develop and execute the company’s business strategies in order to attain goals and critical objectives
• Leadership and Team Management
• Supervise, coach and develop maintenance technicians
• Assign daily tasks, monitor progress, and ensure completion to standard.
• Promote a culture of accountability, teamwork, and continuous improvement.
• Achieve Immediate and short-term maintenance goals
• In-depth knowledge of Maintenance, continuous improvement, predictive/preventive maintenance programs
• Assign work orders and follow up to make sure repairs are completed
• Perform lock out/ tag out certifications on equipment
• Complete paperwork and documents and ensure the maintenance team completes paperwork
• Conduct safety checks throughout the day
• Other duties as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duties satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

• 3–5 years of maintenance experience in an industrial/manufacturing setting.
• Prior leadership or supervisory experience preferred.
• Strong mechanical and/or electrical troubleshooting skills.
• Ability to read schematics, blueprints, and technical manuals.
• Familiarity with CMMS systems and basic computer proficiency.
• Strong communication, organization, and decision-making skills.

MAINTENANCE OPERATIONS

• Oversee preventive maintenance (PM) schedules and ensure timely execution.
• Coordinate and troubleshoot equipment breakdowns to minimize downtime.
• Maintain accurate documentation of work orders, PMs, and repairs.
• Monitor inventory of tools, parts, and supplies; coordinate purchasing as needed.
• Ensure proper use and care of tools, equipment, and maintenance shop space.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS

• Must be able to add, subtract, multiply and divide whole, fractional and decimal numbers.

REASONING ABILITY

• Apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral or diagram form.
• Handle problems involving variables in a standardized situation.
• Ability to make decisions and know when/where to make concessions.

COMPUTER SKILLS

• Advanced level of knowledge of Word, Excel, Power Point and Outlook.

SAFETY & COMPLIANCE

• Enforce all safety policies and procedures; ensure technicians follow LOTO, PPE, and OSHA guidelines.
• Participate in safety audits/walk abouts.
• Ensure equipment and facility upkeep comply with regulatory requirements.

PLANNING & COORDINATING

• Support installation, upgrades, and commissioning of equipment.
• Work with production and maintenance leadership to prioritize maintenance activities.
• Work with external contractors and vendors when needed

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Ability to stand, walk, climb, bend, lift up to 50 lbs, and work in manufacturing environments.
• Ability to work in hot/cold conditions and around industrial equipment.

WORK SCHEDULE

• Full-time; may require on-call availability, weekends, or extended hours depending on operational needs.