Maintenance Supervisor

Mauser Packaging Solutions; Elk Grove Township (IL); On-site; USD 95,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Paid time off

Job summary

Mauser Packaging Solutions is seeking a Maintenance Supervisor to lead a maintenance production team responsible for troubleshooting, repairing and maintaining production equipment. The role emphasizes safety, quality and achieving OEE targets while supporting lean manufacturing initiatives.

You will manage work orders, coordinate with production and scheduling, and perform hands-on maintenance on the floor. Strong leadership, planning and communication skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Associates Degree or technical school certification required.
• Experience with electrical troubleshooting and repair.
• Minimum of one year leading/supervising in a manufacturing operation.
• Lean environment experience preferred; strong organizational and planning skills.
• Excellent written/verbal communication and ability to be a team player.
• Ability to multi-task and prioritize in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Oversees, plans and issues work orders for maintenance on shift teams for equipment modifications and preventive/corrective maintenance.
• Coordinates repairs and maintenance activities with production and scheduling departments as necessary.
• Remains active on the floor providing hands-on troubleshooting and maintenance of production equipment.
• Enforces plant rules, monitors attendance and provides corrective action.
• Generates maintenance logs and operating metrics such as OEE.
• Conducts safety inspections of work areas, tools and equipment; facilitates safety training.
• Prepares purchase requisitions for materials, tools, equipment and replacement parts; may manage spare parts inventory.
• Interacts with vendors to discuss products used in repairs or projects; participates in Lean practices like Six Sigma and 5S.

Skills

Leadership experience

Electrical troubleshooting

Communication skills

Analytical thinking

Multitasking / prioritization

Microsoft Office

Education

Associate degree or technical certification

Tools

SAP

CMMS

Job description

Job Description

The Maintenance Supervisor provides leadership and supervision to the Maintenance production team engaged in the troubleshooting, repair and maintenance of production equipment. Strives to ensure safety, quality and maximum production efficiencies in order to meet and support the manufacturing facility’s overall OEE (Overall Equipment Effectiveness) goals.

Job Description

The Maintenance Supervisor provides leadership and supervision to the Maintenance production team engaged in the troubleshooting, repair and maintenance of production equipment. Strives to ensure safety, quality and maximum production efficiencies in order to meet and support the manufacturing facility’s overall OEE (Overall Equipment Effectiveness) goals.

Responsibilities

• Oversees, plans and issues work orders to appropriate shift team members for the implementation of equipment modifications as well as preventative and any corrective maintenance.
• Coordinates repairs and maintenance activities with the production and scheduling departments as necessary.
• Remains active on the floor including providing any “hands-on” troubleshooting and maintenance of production equipment.
• Enforces all plant rules, monitors attendance and provides corrective action (discipline).
• Generates maintenance logs and any documents related to operating metrics such as OEE.
• Conducts safety inspections of work areas, examines tools/equipment, and facilitates safety training to prevent, identify and correct unsafe conditions or violation of safety procedures and rules.
• Prepares purchase requisitions in order to request any materials and supplies such as tools, equipment and replacement parts. May maintain spare parts inventory dependent on location.
• May interface with vendors and suppliers as necessary to discuss products used in repair work and/or projects that need to be completed.
• Participates in Lean Manufacturing practices such as Six Sigma, 5S, FMEA, 8D Problem Analysis.
• Fosters a positive working environment and drives the Maintenance team to meet set productivity targets and performance standards.
• Review Key Performance Indicators KPIs (Daily, Weekly and Monthly) to make recommendations for improving plant operations, OEE (Overall Equipment Effectiveness) and maintenance problem resolution.
• Plans and coordinates the installation and removal of plant equipment.
• Ensures Maintenance employees are properly trained in all aspects of their jobs to include safety, quality and production. Recommends and coordinates any safety and technical training.
• Serves as back-up to Maintenance Manager when they are not available.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Associates Degree and/or technical school certification
• Experience with electrical trouble shooting and repair
• At least one year of experience leading/supervising in a manufacturing operation
• Previous experience working in a Lean environment preferred
• Strong organizational and planning skills
• Exceptional written/verbal communication skills and ability to be a team player
• Excellent analytical thinking and innovative problem‑solving skills
• Ability to multi-task, prioritize in a fast‑paced environment
• Microsoft Office proficiency
• SAP knowledge preferred

The salary range for this position is $95,000-$115,000 per year. The salary offered depends on the candidates’ experience, work location, skills, etc.

Mauser Packaging Solutions offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, paid time off, and other competitive benefits.

About Us

Do you want to work with people who are dedicated to innovation and making the world a better place? Do you want to build a career with a company that provides opportunities for growth and development?

Mauser Packaging Solutions is that company.

Our mission is to help our customers achieve better sustainability with their packaging. And we do that by giving our people the opportunity to do important work, solve interesting problems and be part of a diverse, forward‑looking team.

At Mauser Packaging Solutions, you can be proud to work for a company that’s always striving to innovate and serve customers better—and help them be better stewards of the environment.

Whether you’re a seasoned professional—or just beginning your career—there’s a place where you can help make a difference at Mauser Packaging Solutions. Join us!

Mauser Packaging Solutions is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.