Maintenance Supervisor

IKO Industries; Kankakee (IL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

401k Match

Paid vacation

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

IKO Industries in Kankakee, Illinois is seeking a Maintenance Supervisor to lead plant maintenance activities and ensure equipment reliability. This role requires a focus on safety and efficiency, with responsibilities including managing maintenance technicians, overseeing budgets, and ensuring compliance with regulations.

The ideal candidate will have at least 3 years of experience in manufacturing maintenance, with a strong background in preventive maintenance. A competitive benefits package includes health insurance, 401k match, and tuition reimbursement.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years of maintenance experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong understanding of industrial maintenance practices.
• Ability to optimize plant performance while controlling maintenance costs.

Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise all plant maintenance activities.
• Develop and execute preventive, predictive, and TPM-based maintenance programs.
• Plan, schedule, and direct maintenance work optimizing resources.

Skills

Industrial maintenance practices

Troubleshooting manufacturing equipment

Preventive maintenance programs

Analytical problem-solving

Effective communication

Education

Associate degree in a related technical field

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering

Job description

IKO Industries Ltd. is a market leader in the manufacturing of roofing and building materials. IKO is a Canadian owned and operated business with production facilities worldwide and has many years of unparalleled success in the roofing materials industry. Quality, integrity, and trustworthiness are the values that underlie this success, and we have built this company by hiring people who hold these values. People like you!

Job Overview

Role: Maintenance Supervisor – this is a safety‑sensitive position.

The Maintenance Supervisor is responsible for the safe maintenance, repair or replacement of plant equipment and systems to ensure maximum production quantity and quality, while supporting the policies, goals and objectives of the company. Learn more in this video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_xT7ShzEAhI

Job Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise all plant maintenance activities, ensuring equipment reliability, efficiency, and minimal downtime.
• Develop and execute preventive, predictive, and TPM‑based maintenance programs to support operational goals.
• Manage, coach, train, and evaluate maintenance technicians to ensure a skilled, motivated, and safety‑focused workforce.
• Plan, schedule, and direct maintenance work while optimizing labor, resources, and maintenance costs.
• Oversee the CMMS, including work orders, equipment histories, repair records, spare parts tracking, and maintenance documentation.
• Monitor and control maintenance budgets, identifying cost‑saving opportunities and addressing unplanned variances.
• Manage spare parts inventory, maintenance supplies, and procurement processes to ensure equipment availability and operational continuity.
• Analyze maintenance data, prepare reports, and recommend improvements to enhance equipment performance and plant operations.
• Lead the plant maintenance safety program, ensuring compliance with company policies and achieving zero‑injury objectives.
• Ensure compliance with all applicable city, county, state, and federal regulations related to maintenance operations and equipment management.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in a related technical field required; Bachelor’s degree in Engineering preferred.
• Minimum of 3 years of maintenance experience in a manufacturing environment, preferably within roofing, web handling, or other continuous‑process operations.
• Strong understanding of industrial maintenance practices, equipment reliability, and preventive maintenance programs.
• Experience troubleshooting, repairing, and maintaining manufacturing and processing equipment.
• Demonstrated financial acumen with the ability to optimize plant performance while controlling maintenance costs.
• Ability to conduct assessments, audits, and evaluations to measure performance and identify improvement opportunities.
• Strong analytical and data‑driven problem‑solving skills with the ability to develop and execute action plans.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to communicate across all levels of the organization.
• Proven ability to make independent, sound decisions in a fast‑paced manufacturing environment.
• Self‑motivated, results‑oriented professional with strong interpersonal skills and the ability to influence and drive results through others.

Benefits

• Health Insurance (includes Teledoc, virtual health, FSA, HCSA & other benefits)
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Health Spending Account
• Employee Support and Mental Wellness
• Short‑term disability
• 401k Match
• Paid vacation
• Floating days
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee Engagement Events
• Awards and Recognition
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Service Awards
• Employee Perks & Discounts

Diversity and Equal Opportunity Employment

IKO Industries Ltd. is an equal‑opportunity employer. We are committed to diversity and inclusion and are pleased to consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, religion, creed, color, national origin, age, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status or disability. IKO encourages and welcomes applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.

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