Maintenance Supervisor – Plant Operations

Software Placement Group; La Grange (IL); On-site; USD 115,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus

Job summary

Software Placement Group is seeking a Maintenance Supervisor in La Grange, IL to lead a 16-person maintenance team in a large, automated facility. This hands-on leadership role requires on-floor coaching, safety-first planning, and collaboration with production and engineering to keep lines running.

The ideal candidate will have 5+ years of supervisory maintenance experience, strong diagnostic skills for electrical and mechanical systems, and a proven track record of developing technicians in a

Qualifications

• 5+ years of supervisory experience in a manufacturing maintenance environment.
• Hands-on background diagnosing and repairing electrical and mechanical systems on production equipment.
• Track record of developing maintenance technicians and improving team performance over time.
• Comfortable reading blueprints, wiring diagrams, and electrical schematics.
• Clear communicator who can work across departments and lead a team with consistency and accountability.

Responsibilities

• Build, coach, and develop a team of 16 mechanics and electricians through direct engagement, structured training, and consistent follow-through.
• Step in on complex electrical and mechanical troubleshooting alongside the team when production is at stake, in a union shop setting where coaching rather than hands-on repair is expected.
• Handle workforce planning responsibilities including scheduling, hiring, onboarding, and ongoing development of maintenance staff.
• Hold the team to safety standards every day and foster a culture where safe work is non-negotiable.
• Collaborate with production and engineering teams and contribute actively to capital improvement projects.

Skills

Supervisory leadership

Electrical & mechanical repair

Mentoring technicians

Blueprints & schematics

Cross-department communication

Manufacturing experience

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

PLC troubleshooting

Job description

Location: La Grange, IL (On-site, local candidates only) | Schedule: Full-time, 2nd Shift | Compensation: $115,000–$135,000 base + bonus

Overview

An established consumer products manufacturer operating a large, highly automated production facility is seeking a Maintenance Supervisor to lead daily maintenance operations within an assigned department. This is a hands‑on leadership role for someone who leads from the floor, builds trust with their team, and stays closely engaged with both equipment and people in a union manufacturing environment.

What you'll do

• Build, coach, and develop a team of 16 mechanics and electricians through direct engagement, structured training, and consistent follow‑through
• Step in on complex electrical and mechanical troubleshooting alongside the team when production is at stake, in a union shop setting where coaching rather than hands‑on repair is expected
• Handle workforce planning responsibilities including scheduling, hiring, onboarding, and ongoing development of maintenance staff
• Hold the team to safety standards every day and foster a culture where safe work is non‑negotiable
• Collaborate with production and engineering teams and contribute actively to capital improvement projects

Required qualifications

• 5+ years of supervisory experience in a manufacturing maintenance environment
• Hands‑on background diagnosing and repairing both electrical and mechanical systems on production equipment
• Track record of developing maintenance technicians and improving team performance over time
• Comfortable reading blueprints, wiring diagrams, and electrical schematics
• Clear communicator who can work across departments and lead a team with consistency and accountability
• Must have manufacturing experience in a complex operation with a lot of different types of equipment
• High school diploma or GED with strong relevant experience will be considered if no degree or technical certification is held

Preferred qualifications

• Degree or technical certification preferred
• Experience in a union manufacturing environment is preferred
• High‑speed packaging, CPG, food, or personal care products manufacturing background is a plus
• PLC troubleshooting familiarity is a plus

Compensation and benefits

• Base salary of $115,000–$135,000 plus bonus

Why this role

This is an opportunity to lead a sizable maintenance team at a large, highly automated facility, with direct involvement in capital improvement projects and a strong emphasis on hands‑on, floor‑based leadership.