Maintenance Supervisor

Mueller Industries; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Prescription drug coverage

Group life insurance

Disability insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid vacation and sick leave

Job summary

Nehring Electrical Works Company seeks a hands-on Maintenance Supervisor to lead the shop floor, sustain equipment and improve production processes at its DeKalb, Illinois facility.

The role reports to the Plant Manager and focuses on coordinating maintenance with operations and contractors, driving PMs, managing multiple projects, and pursuing safety and environmental improvements to meet company goals.

Qualifications

• Associates or 2-year technical degree preferred; electrical and mechanical maintenance knowledge.
• Experience with ERP systems, AutoCAD, Minitab, and MS Office (Excel).
• Familiarity with Limble CMMS and strong leadership/organizational skills.
• Spanish language ability a plus; US work authorization required.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate with Operations team and outside contractors to schedule maintenance activities and manage/reduce machine downtime.
• Drive and improve preventative maintenance (PM) processes.
• Manage multiple projects with a demonstrated ability to meet deadlines.
• Drive continuous improvement projects and identify opportunities for Capex.
• Identify and implement actions to improve workplace safety and reduce environmental impact.
• Demonstrate a sense of urgency to achieve company commitments and goals.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Electrical maintenance

Mechanical maintenance

Leadership

Organizational skills

Spanish language (plus)

Education

Associates or 2-year technical degree

Tools

ERP systems

AutoCAD

Minitab

Microsoft Office (Excel)

Limble CMMS

Job description

Nehring Electrical Works Company - Dekalb, 1005 E Locust Street, De Kalb, Illinois, United States of America

Job Description

Posted Saturday, August 15, 2026 at 5:00 AM

Company Overview

Founded in 1912, Nehring Electrical Works has been producing wire and cable products longer than any wire mill in the Midwest. Nehring manufactures and markets bare/insulated copper and aluminum wire to the utility, telecommunication, electrical distribution and OEM markets.

Position Overview

Reporting to the Plant Manager, the Maintenance Supervisor will play an integral role in sustaining and improving Nehring’s equipment and overall production processes. The Maintenance Supervisor is a hands-on, working foreman position that spends the majority of their time on the shop floor. The successful candidate will handle the following responsibilities:

• Coordinate with Operations team and outside contractors to schedule maintenance activities and manage/reduce machine downtime


• Drive and improve preventative maintenance (PM) process


• Manage multiple projects with a demonstrated ability to meet deadlines


• Drive continuous improvement projects and identify opportunities for Capex


• Identify and implement actions to improve workplace safety and reduce environmental impact


• Demonstrate a sense of urgency to achieve company commitments and goals


• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Associates or 2-year technical degree preferred


• Electrical and mechanical maintenance knowledge.


• Must be proficient in technology and software such ERP systems, AutoCAD, Minitab, Microsoft Office (Excel)


• Familiarity with maintenance management software (e.g. Limble)


• Strong leadership and organizational skills


• Ability to speak/interpret Spanish a plus


• Must be authorized to work in the U.S.

Comprehensive company benefits per summary provided, such as medical benefits, dental benefits, prescription drug card benefits, group life insurance and disability income benefits.

401 (k) with company match

Paid vacation and sick time

Note:This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Employee may perform other related duties as necessary to meet the ongoing needs of the organization as required by the department supervisor or other manager.

*Applicant must be able to pass a pre-employment drug screening and criminal background check

*Please note that relocation assistance is not available for this position.

Mueller Industries Companies provide equal opportunity in employment to all employees and applicants for employment. No person is to be discriminated against in employment because of race, sex, age, national origin, color, religion, disability, handicap or veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, and any other basis as may be specified by applicable federal, state, or local laws.

Nehring Electrical Works Company - Dekalb, 1005 E Locust Street, De Kalb, Illinois, United States of America