Maintenance Supervisor

True North Consultants, Inc.; La Grange (IL); On-site; USD 115,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

True North Consultants, Inc. is seeking a Maintenance Supervisor for an automated manufacturing facility in La Grange, IL.

This on-site role leads daily maintenance operations within a highly automated plant and requires hands-on leadership on the shop floor. The ideal candidate has a strong maintenance background, experience in a union environment, and a track record of developing technicians and improving team performance.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of supervisory experience in a manufacturing maintenance environment.
• Hands-on background diagnosing and repairing electrical and mechanical systems on production equipment.
• Experience reading blueprints, wiring diagrams, and electrical schematics.
• Experience in a union manufacturing environment is preferred.
• Degree or technical certification is preferred; candidates with HS diploma and strong experience will be considered.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of 16 mechanics and electricians through coaching, training, and follow-through.
• Troubleshoot complex electrical and mechanical issues with the team during production.
• Handle workforce planning including scheduling, hiring, onboarding, and development of maintenance staff.
• Uphold safety standards and foster a culture of safe work practices.
• Collaborate with production and engineering on capital improvement projects.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Hands-on electrical & mechanical

Blueprint reading

Strong communicator

PLC troubleshooting

Union manufacturing experience

Education

Degree or technical certification

HS diploma or GED with experience

Job description

Maintenance Supervisor – Automated Manufacturing
Location: La Grange, IL (On-site) | Local Candidates Only
Compensation: $115,000–$135,000 base + bonus
Schedule: 2nd Shift

Overview

A well-established soap and personal care products manufacturer are adding a Maintenance Supervisor to lead daily maintenance operations within an assigned department at its large, highly automated production facility.

The right person for this role leads from the floor, not from a desk. You will be expected to build trust with your team, hold people accountable, and stay close to both the equipment and the people keeping it running. If you have a strong maintenance background, a hands-on leadership style, and experience working in a union environment, this is worth a serious look.

What the Job Involves

• Build, coach, and develop a team of 16 mechanics and electricians through direct engagement, structured training, and consistent follow-through
• Step in on complex electrical and mechanical troubleshooting alongside your team when production is at stake (union shop so merely coaching only)
• Handle workforce planning responsibilities including scheduling, hiring, onboarding, and ongoing development of maintenance staff
• Hold the team to safety standards every day and create a culture where safe work is non-negotiable
• Collaborate with production and engineering teams and contribute actively to capital improvement projects

What They Need

• 5+ years of supervisory experience in a manufacturing maintenance environment
• Degree or technical certification preferred; candidates with a high school diploma or GED and strong relevant experience will be considered
• Hands-on background diagnosing and repairing both electrical and mechanical systems on production equipment
• Track record of developing maintenance technicians and improving team performance over time
• Comfortable reading blueprints, wiring diagrams, and electrical schematics
• Clear communicator who can work across departments and lead a team with consistency and accountability
• Experience in a union manufacturing environment is preferred
• Must have manufacturing experience in a complex operation with a lot of different types of equipment, prefer high-speed packaging, CPG, food or personal care products manufacturing background is a plus
• PLC troubleshooting familiarity is a plus