Maintenance Supervisor - Manufacturing Operations - 405186

Atrium; Chicago Heights (IL); On-site; USD 110,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Annual performance-based bonus

HSA and FSA options

401(k) with company matching

Paid time off

Life and disability insurance

Paid parental leave

Wellness reimbursement

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Atrium is seeking an experienced Maintenance Supervisor for Manufacturing Operations to lead a team, ensure equipment reliability, and maximize uptime in a fast-paced facility.

You will drive continuous improvement, coordinate maintenance planning, and collaborate with Operations, Engineering, and contractors to support production goals. A strong background in PM/PdM, CMMS, and safety is essential.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of maintenance supervisory experience in a manufacturing/industrial environment.
• Strong knowledge of PM/PdM programs and preventive maintenance.
• Experience using CMMS systems for maintenance planning and tracking.
• Understanding of Reliability-Centered Maintenance (RCM) and Total Productive Maintenance (TPM).
• Demonstrated leadership coaching and development of maintenance teams.
• Strong safety practices and knowledge of regulatory requirements.
• Experience planning, scheduling, estimating, and coordinating maintenance activities.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Promote a strong safety culture and ensure regulatory compliance.
• Conduct safety training and job hazard reviews.
• Ensure maintenance activities meet quality, regulatory, and food safety standards.
• Support Management of Change (MOC) processes.
• Lead and develop Electrical & Instrumentation Technicians and other staff.
• Provide technical troubleshooting for equipment/process issues.
• Coordinate technician schedules and prioritize daily tasks.
• Plan and oversee preventive/predictive/corrective maintenance programs.
• Manage major equipment shutdowns and maintenance projects.
• Coordinate activities with Operations and third-party contractors.
• Investigate equipment failures, perform root cause analysis, and implement corrective actions.
• Lead reliability and process improvement initiatives to boost performance.
• Support capital projects and monitor contractor performance.

Skills

Maintenance leadership

Team development

Safety compliance

Communication skills

Planning & scheduling

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Trades background considered

Tools

CMMS software

RCM/TPM knowledge

Job description

Client Overview

Our client is a well-established manufacturing organization committed to operational excellence, workplace safety, quality standards, and continuous improvement. They are currently looking to add a Maintenance Supervisor - Manufacturing Operations to their team. The company values teamwork, innovation, and employee development while delivering high-quality products in a fast-paced production environment.

Salary/Hourly Rate

$110k - $135k

Position Overview

Our client is seeking an experienced Maintenance Supervisor - Manufacturing Operations to oversee maintenance operations within a manufacturing facility. This role is responsible for leading a team of maintenance professionals, ensuring equipment reliability, maximizing production uptime, and maintaining a safe and efficient work environment. The ideal candidate will drive continuous improvement initiatives, coordinate maintenance planning activities, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to support operational goals.

Responsibilities Of The Maintenance Supervisor - Manufacturing Operations

• Promote and enforce a strong safety culture while ensuring compliance with company policies and regulatory requirements.


• Conduct safety training, job hazard reviews, and support a safe working environment for employees and contractors.


• Ensure maintenance activities align with quality, regulatory, and food safety standards.


• Support Management of Change (MOC) processes and compliance initiatives.


• Lead, mentor, and develop Electrical & Instrumentation Technicians and other maintenance personnel.


• Provide technical troubleshooting support and guidance for equipment and process issues.


• Coordinate technician schedules, assign daily priorities, and track maintenance activities.


• Plan and oversee preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance programs.


• Manage major equipment shutdowns, outages, and maintenance projects.


• Coordinate maintenance activities with Operations personnel and third-party contractors.


• Investigate equipment failures, perform root cause analysis, and implement long-term corrective actions.


• Lead reliability and process improvement initiatives to enhance equipment performance.


• Support capital projects and monitor contractor performance.


• Partner with Operations, Engineering, and other departments to achieve production and maintenance objectives.

Required Experience/Skills For The Maintenance Supervisor - Manufacturing Operations

• Minimum of 5 years of maintenance supervisory experience in a manufacturing, industrial, or processing environment, particularly for candidates without an engineering degree.


• Strong knowledge of preventive and predictive maintenance programs (PM/PdM).


• Experience utilizing CMMS systems for maintenance planning and tracking.


• Understanding of Reliability-Centered Maintenance (RCM) and Total Productive Maintenance (TPM) methodologies.


• Demonstrated leadership experience managing, coaching, and developing maintenance teams.


• Strong understanding of industrial safety practices and maintenance operations.


• Experience planning, scheduling, estimating, and coordinating maintenance activities.


• Strong verbal and written communication skills.


• Ability to collaborate effectively with Operations, Engineering, contractors, and maintenance personnel.

Preferred Experience/Skills For The Maintenance Supervisor - Manufacturing Operations

• Experience supervising Electrical & Instrumentation Maintenance teams.


• Background in troubleshooting electrical, instrumentation, and automated production equipment.


• Experience with maintenance shutdown planning and execution.


• Knowledge of food manufacturing, food safety, or highly regulated production environments.


• Experience supporting capital improvement and reliability enhancement projects.


• Proven ability to drive continuous improvement initiatives and equipment performance upgrades.

Education Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or a related technical discipline preferred.


• Skilled trades backgrounds such as Electrician, Instrumentation Technician, Millwright, or similar technical fields will also be considered.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage beginning the first month following hire.


• Annual performance-based bonus opportunity.


• Health Savings Account (HSA) and Flexible Spending Account (FSA) options.


• 401(k) plan with company matching contributions and additional discretionary contributions.


• Paid time off including vacation, holidays, personal days, and sick leave.


• Company-paid Life and Disability Insurance.


• Paid parental leave.


• Fitness and wellness reimbursement programs.


• Tuition reimbursement and educational assistance opportunities.