Maintenance Supervisor 2nd shift

clarios; Geneva (IL); On-site; USD 75,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Job summary

Clarios is seeking a Maintenance Supervisor to lead the 2nd shift, maintaining and upgrading heavy manufacturing equipment across multiple areas. You will troubleshoot, repair, and modify systems while meeting production targets and quality standards.

Key responsibilities include KPI tracking (OEE, MTTR, MTBF), coordinating with operations, and driving continuous improvement. A Bachelor’s degree and 3+ years in maintenance plus 1+ year in supervision are required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required; Engineering, Business, or Operations preferred.
• 3+ years of maintenance experience in a manufacturing setting.
• 1+ years as a maintenance supervisor in a manufacturing setting.
• 3+ years of experience with mechanical process equipment, PLC, electrical components, pneumatics, and hydraulics.
• Experience reading drawings and schematics.
• Creativity and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Able to manage time and meet deadlines.
• Strong leadership and organizational skills with the ability to motivate a team.
• Experience with Maximo CMMS and Kronos timekeeping is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and repair manufacturing equipment and facility equipment across five areas.
• Manage KPI tracking (OEE, MTTR, MTBF, PM/PdM Compliance, Schedule Compliance). Support TPM initiatives.
• Uphold Clarios quality standards for product and workmanship.
• Ensure all maintenance activities are safely executed.
• Coordinate with operations and other departments to meet daily targets and KPIs.
• Oversee work management and materials management processes on shift.
• Monitor progress against plan and ensure documentation and follow-up work orders are created.
• Provide leadership to guide the maintenance team in doing the right work.

Skills

Team leadership

Troubleshooting

Reading drawings

Problem solving

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Business, or Operations

Tools

Maximo CMMS

Kronos timekeeping

Job description

What you will do

Maintenance Supervisor to manage our 2nd shift team. In this role, under minimal supervision, perform highly diversified duties to maintain, troubleshoot, repair, and modify manufacturing equipment and facility equipment to help achieve the site’s business goals and objectives. Maintain and improve mechanical and electrical equipment for five manufacturing areas. Accountable for all maintenance, storeroom, and wastewater resources on your shift.

How you will do it

• Keep the plant and equipment operating in a state that delivers the planned production capacity while delivering the required product quality for the least maintenance cost
• Manage and track KPIs, such as OEE, MTTR, MTBF, PM/PdM Compliance, and Schedule Compliance. Support TPM and Reliability Excellence initiatives.
• Maintain and uphold Clarios quality standards for product and workmanship.
• Ensure that all maintenance activities are safely and appropriately carried out.
• Provide communication, coordination, and cooperation with operations and other departments to achieve plant daily targets, monthly KPI’s, and business objectives.
• Oversee Work Management processes (especially work identification, execution, and completion) and Materials Management processes (especially stores issue, receipt, cycle count, organization) on your shift.
• Monitor work progress against the plan and schedule, and make adjustments as needed. Assure job clean up, data entry, documentation, and follow-up work orders are created as needed.
• Provide leadership by effectively guiding the maintenance team to do the right work in the right way.
• Actively build cohesion in the maintenance department and a more proactive culture.
• Actively engage in continuous improvement of business processes.
• Effectively interact with other departments to ensure the proper functioning of all systems in the plant.
• Comply with all environmental, health and safety policies and procedures, including periodic review and update of maintenance related procedures.
• Provide mechanic scheduling (including overtime), timecard review, and issue resolution.
• Conduct performance reviews of direct reports. Discipline direct reports as required.

What we look for

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree required, Engineering, Business, or Operations preferred
• 3+ years of experience in maintenance in a manufacturing setting
• 1+ years as a maintenance supervisor in a manufacturing setting
• 3+ years of experience with mechanical process equipment, PLC, electrical components, pneumatics, and hydraulics
• Experience reading drawings and schematics
• Creativity and problem solving skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Able to effectively manage time and meet all specified deadlines.
• Strong leadership and organizational skills and the ability to motivate team members.
• Experience with Maximo CMMS and Kronos timekeeping is a plus.

This position offers a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package, including health, dental, and vision insurance, as further described below.

The position has a salary range of $75,000 to $90,000 per year. This role may also include opportunities for a bonus based on performance.

What you get:

• Medical, dental and vision care coverage and a 401(k) savings plan with company matching – all starting on date of hire
• Tuition reimbursement, perks, and discounts
• Parental and caregiver leave programs
• All the usual benefits such as paid time off, flexible spending, short-and long-term disability, basic life insurance, business travel insurance, and Employee Assistance Program
• Global market strength and worldwide market share leadership
• HQ location earns LEED certification for sustainability plus a full-service cafeteria and workout facility
• Clarios has been recognized as one of 2026's Most Ethical Companies by Ethisphere. This prestigious recognition marks the fourth consecutive year Clarios has received this distinction.

Who we are:

Clarios is the force behind the world’s most recognizable car battery brands, powering vehicles from leading automakers like Ford, General Motors, Toyota, Honda, and Nissan. With 18,000 employees worldwide, we develop, manufacture, and distribute energy storage solutions while recovering, recycling, and reusing up to 99% of battery materials—setting the standard for sustainability in our industry. At Clarios, we’re not just making batteries; we’re shaping the future of sustainable transportation. Join our mission to innovate, push boundaries, and make a real impact. Discover your potential at Clarios—where your power meets endless possibilities.

Veterans/Military Spouses:

We value the leadership, adaptability, and technical expertise developed through military service. At Clarios, those capabilities thrive in an environment built on grit, ingenuity, and passion—where you can grow your career while helping to power progress worldwide. All qualified applicants will be considered without regard to protected characteristics.

Equal Employment Opportunity:

We recognize that people come with a wealth of experience and talent beyond just the technical requirements of a job. Diversity of experience and skills combined with passion is key to challenging the status quo. Therefore, we encourage people from all backgrounds to apply to our positions. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, status as a protected veteran or other protected characteristics protected by law. As a federal contractor, we are committed to not discriminating against any applicant or employee based on these protected statuses. We will also take affirmative action to ensure equal employment opportunities. Please let us know if you require accommodations during the interview process by emailing [e-mail] . We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and value diversity in our teams in terms of work experience, area of expertise, and all characteristics protected by laws in the countries where we operate. For more information on our commitment to sustainability, diversity, and equal opportunity, please read our latest report (https://www.clarios.com/global-responsibility) . We want you to know your rights (https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2023-06/22-088_EEOC_KnowYourRights6.12ScreenRdr.pdf) because EEO is the law.

To All Recruitment Agencies

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Clarios is the creator behind the world’s most recognizable car battery brands. We are the car battery found in most new vehicles including leading brands such as Ford, General Motors, Toyota, Honda, and Nissan. Our 16,000 employees develop, manufacture, and distribute batteries for virtually every type of vehicle. We recover, recycle, and reuse up to 99% of our battery materials, leading sustainability practices in our industry.