Maintenance Supervisor - Night Shift

SteveRecruiter, LLC; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 80,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

SteveRecruiter, LLC is seeking a Maintenance Supervisor for the night shift in Indianapolis, IN. The role leads a maintenance team, prioritizes repairs, and drives safe, reliable plant operations with a focus on continuous improvement.

The ideal candidate has strong PLC, electrical, and hydraulic systems knowledge, plus 5–7 years in maintenance. The position emphasizes safety, quality, and teamwork in a food-grade or manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• Two years of education beyond high school or equivalent technical training.
• Five to seven years of relevant maintenance experience.
• Associate’s degree in engineering or related field preferred.

Responsibilities

• Supervise, coach, and develop night-shift maintenance technicians to meet safety and reliability goals.
• Assign work orders, coordinate technician schedules, and monitor planned vs. emergency maintenance.
• Assess staffing capacity to support maintenance planning and scheduling.
• Provide technical and safety training to strengthen team capabilities.
• Use root cause analysis to address recurring equipment issues.
• Support safety, quality, and maintenance standards across operations.
• Monitor KPIs and drive continuous improvement to reduce downtime.
• Oversee parts storage and inventory for timely repairs.
• Coordinate contractors and vendors per site safety requirements.
• Manage small internal improvements and capital projects with budgeting oversight.
• Communicate priorities, performance expectations, and deadlines.

Skills

PLC systems

Troubleshooting

Maintenance planning

Leadership

Communication

Education

Two years of education beyond high school

Tools

PLC networking

Hydraulic systems

Electrical systems

Job description

Maintenance Supervisor – Night Shift

Location: Indianapolis, IN
Salary: $80,000–$90,000 annually, depending on experience
Schedule: Wednesday–Saturday, Night Shift

About the Opportunity

An established manufacturing organization is seeking a Maintenance Supervisor to lead night-shift maintenance operations. This role offers the opportunity to develop technical teams, improve equipment reliability, and support a workplace focused on safety, quality, and continuous improvement.

The organization offers competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, and opportunities for professional development and career advancement.

Position Overview

The Maintenance Supervisor will oversee daily maintenance activities, assign technician work orders, and coordinate scheduled and emergency repairs. This position manages current-week priorities while assessing available labor capacity for upcoming maintenance schedules.

The successful candidate will provide technical leadership, strengthen preventive maintenance practices, and coordinate resources to reduce unplanned downtime and improve equipment performance.

Key Responsibilities

• Supervise, coach, and develop maintenance technicians to meet safety, reliability, and operational goals.

• Assign work orders, coordinate technician schedules, and monitor completion of planned and emergency maintenance.

• Assess future staffing capacity and resource needs to support maintenance planning and scheduling.

• Provide technical, safety, and maintenance system training to strengthen team capabilities.

• Use root cause analysis and continuous improvement methods to address recurring equipment issues.

• Support established quality, food safety, and maintenance management standards.

• Monitor maintenance performance indicators and identify opportunities to improve equipment reliability and reduce downtime.

• Oversee maintenance parts storage and inventory practices to support timely repairs.

• Coordinate contractors and vendors in accordance with site safety and contractor management requirements.

• Manage smaller internal improvement and capital projects, including scheduling, coordination with production, and tracking costs against applicable budgets.

• Communicate priorities, performance expectations, safety requirements, and deadlines.

• Partner with production and other departments to support reliable plant operations.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Strong understanding of programmable logic controllers (PLCs), PLC networking, hydraulic systems, and electrical systems.

• Experience troubleshooting and repairing industrial production equipment.

• Ability to coordinate maintenance planning, scheduling, and parts inventory activities.

• Ability to manage internal and capital projects, including contractor coordination and budget tracking.

• Strong leadership, communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.

• Familiarity with proactive maintenance systems, root cause analysis, and continuous improvement practices.

• Flexibility to work additional hours, weekends, and holidays to support operational needs and project schedules.

Minimum Qualifications

• Two years of education beyond high school through college or technical school.

• Five to seven years of relevant work experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• Associate’s degree in engineering or a related technical field, or additional college or technical school coursework.

• Trade school training.

• At least five years of maintenance experience in food processing, beverage, dairy, brewing, or a comparable manufacturing environment.

• Experience working in a proactive maintenance environment.

• Direct experience troubleshooting electrical and mechanical systems and equipment.

Work Environment

This position works approximately 25% in an office setting and 75% in an industrial environment. Elevated equipment noise requires hearing protection.

Some outdoor work may be required to support facility maintenance, including exposure to extreme heat or cold. Additional hours, weekend work, and holiday assignments may be necessary to support maintenance activities and operational demands.