Maintenance Supervisor - Food Process Industry (30169)

ZipRecruiter; Batavia (IL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An international food processing company is seeking a Maintenance Supervisor in the West Suburbs of Chicago. The role involves overseeing a team of maintenance technicians while developing maintenance programs and responding to emergency repairs. Ideal candidates will have strong leadership experience and a background in food manufacturing maintenance.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of hands-on maintenance experience required.
• Experience leading, evaluating, and training maintenance technicians preferred.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills essential.

Responsibilities

• Oversees the maintenance team and ensures smooth operations.
• Implements and maintains maintenance programs.
• Responds to emergency repairs and troubleshoots equipment issues.

Skills

Team Leadership

Preventive Maintenance

Troubleshooting

Electrical Maintenance

Communication

Education

Associate's degree or college program certificate

5+ years of relevant experience/training in food manufacturing

Tools

Automated Storage and Retrieval Systems

Forklift Maintenance

Job description

Job DescriptionJob Description

An international food processing company in the West Suburbs Chicagoarea is looking for a Maintenance Supervisor. The ideal candidate has experience in the maintenance field for both equipment and facilities. This is a full-time, direct hire position.

Responsibilities:

· Oversees and leads a team of 10 or more maintenance technicians

· Develops, implements, and maintains preventative and predictive maintenance programs for equipment and facilities

· Resolves service, quality, cost, and training-related issues in maintenance operations

· Collaborates with other department managers (e.g., production, quality, shipping) to coordinate maintenance activities

· Coaches, mentors, and trains maintenance department staff

· Responds to emergency equipment repair and troubleshooting (welding machines, press machines, automated machinery, ASRS, conveyors, dock equipment, forklifts, refrigeration units)

· Diagnoses and assists in repairing electrical, mechanical, pneumatic, plumbing, and PLC issues

· Conducts equipment and facility electrical maintenance

· Promotes a “Safety First” culture and ensures compliance with SQF Quality Management and GMP policies

· Maintains a clean and safe work environment

· Performs other duties as assigned by the Supervisor or Management

Requirements:

· Associate’s degree or college program certificate; or 5+ years of relevant experience/training in a food manufacturing environment (or an equivalent combination of education and experience)

· Minimum 2 years of hands-on maintenance experience

· Knowledge of automated storage and retrieval systems and forklift maintenance

· Experience in leading, evaluating, and training maintenance technicians is

· Strong verbal communication skills – able to listen actively and express ideas clearly

· Effective written communication – able to read, interpret, and write documents accurately

· While performing the duties of this job you may be required to intermittently sit, stand, walk, climb stairs, use hands to handle or feel parts/equipment, reach with hands and arms, stoop, kneel, crouch, bend at the waist, talk and hear. You may also be required to use close vision, distance vision, vision, depth perception, and peripheral vision.

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Activ8 Recruitment & Solutions / Renaissance Resources Inc. has been a trusted leader in North American recruiting for Japanese businesses for over 25 years. We specialize in connecting top talent with companies in the Automotive, Electronics, Food & Beverage, Logistics, Manufacturing, Oil & Gas, Banking & Finance, and Entertainment industries. Our client-focused approach ensures that we understand your unique needs, whether you’re a company seeking skilled professionals or a candidate looking for the right career opportunity. By working closely with each individual, we provide tailored solutions that drive success.We screen ALL Candidates to verify the validity of each applicant's provided information. Upon submitting your resume, we will contact only those candidates that we deem qualified for our client. If we do not contact you, we do not see the fit for the position. If we are unable to reach you in a reasonable timeframe, you will be eliminated from the pool of potential candidates. All offers of employment may be contingent upon successful completion of a background check in compliance with applicable laws.We prioritize direct applicants; third-party resumes may not be reviewed.

Company DescriptionActiv8 Recruitment & Solutions / Renaissance Resources Inc. has been a trusted leader in North American recruiting for Japanese businesses for over 25 years. We specialize in connecting top talent with companies in the Automotive, Electronics, Food & Beverage, Logistics, Manufacturing, Oil & Gas, Banking & Finance, and Entertainment industries. Our client-focused approach ensures that we understand your unique needs, whether you’re a company seeking skilled professionals or a candidate looking for the right career opportunity. By working closely with each individual, we provide tailored solutions that drive success.

We screen ALL Candidates to verify the validity of each applicant's provided information. Upon submitting your resume, we will contact only those candidates that we deem qualified for our client. If we do not contact you, we do not see the fit for the position. If we are unable to reach you in a reasonable timeframe, you will be eliminated from the pool of potential candidates. All offers of employment may be contingent upon successful completion of a background check in compliance with applicable laws.

We prioritize direct applicants; third-party resumes may not be reviewed.Company DescriptionActiv8 Recruitment & Solutions / Renaissance Resources Inc. has been a trusted leader in North American recruiting for Japanese businesses for over 25 years. We specialize in connecting top talent with companies in the Automotive, Electronics, Food & Beverage, Logistics, Manufacturing, Oil & Gas, Banking & Finance, and Entertainment industries. Our client-focused approach ensures that we understand your unique needs, whether you’re a company seeking skilled professionals or a candidate looking for the right career opportunity. By working closely with each individual, we provide tailored solutions that drive success.

We screen ALL Candidates to verify the validity of each applicant's provided information. Upon submitting your resume, we will contact only those candidates that we deem qualified for our client. If we do not contact you, we do not see the fit for the position. If we are unable to reach you in a reasonable timeframe, you will be eliminated from the pool of potential candidates. All offers of employment may be contingent upon successful completion of a background check in compliance with applicable laws.

We prioritize direct applicants; third-party resumes may not be reviewed.