Maintenance Supervisor

The Keystone Distinction Group; La Grange (IL); On-site; USD 115,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

The Keystone Distinction Group in La Grange, IL, is seeking a Maintenance Supervisor to lead a highly automated production facility on the 2nd shift. You will supervise 16 mechanics and electricians, drive daily maintenance, and partner with production and engineering to keep equipment running.

The role demands hands-on leadership, a strong maintenance background, and comfort working in a union environment.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Team leadership

Electrical troubleshooting

Mechanical troubleshooting

Blueprint reading

Electrical schematics

Union environment

PLC troubleshooting

Workforce planning

Education

Degree or technical certification

High school diploma or GED

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