Maintenance Supervisor - Second Shift

Liberty Tire Recycling, LLC; Godfrey, Northern (IL, KY); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Liberty Tire Recycling, LLC is seeking a Maintenance Supervisor for the second shift in Godfrey, IL. You will lead maintenance activities for manufacturing equipment, supervise technicians, manage breakdowns, and drive root cause analysis to maximize uptime while ensuring safety and quality.

The role runs Monday–Thursday from 4:00pm to 2:30am and requires 5+ years in industrial maintenance with supervisory experience, plus hands-on electrical, hydraulics, pneumatics, and PLC troubleshooting

Qualifications

• 5+ years of industrial maintenance experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Previous supervisory or team lead experience.
• Experience with industrial electrical systems up to 480VAC 3-phase, 120VAC and 24VDC control circuits.
• Hydraulics and pneumatics knowledge and mechanical troubleshooting expertise.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and develop a team of maintenance technicians (currently 2 direct reports).
• Coordinate and prioritize reactive and preventive maintenance activities.
• Respond to machine breakdowns and lead troubleshooting efforts to restore production.
• Lead Root Cause Analysis (RCA) investigations and implement corrective actions.
• Support continuous improvement and reliability initiatives.
• Troubleshoot PLC-controlled equipment and automated manufacturing systems.
• Diagnose and repair hydraulic, pneumatic, electrical, and mechanical systems.
• Work with production leadership to minimize downtime.
• Ensure compliance with OSHA, safety, and company maintenance procedures.
• Maintain maintenance documentation, PM records, and spare parts inventory.
• Coach and mentor technicians while supporting workforce development.

Skills

Industrial maintenance

Supervisory experience

PLC troubleshooting

Electrical systems up to 480VAC

Hydraulics & Pneumatics

Mechanical troubleshooting

Root Cause Analysis

Leadership & communication

Education

Associate degree or technical certification

CMRP / Lean / Six Sigma exposure

CMMS experience

Tools

CMMS software

Job description

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Maintenance Supervisor - Second Shift

Regular Full-Time Godfrey, IL, US

2 days ago Requisition ID: 2924

Salary Range: $90,000.00 To $105,000.00 Annually

About Us:

Liberty Tire Recycling is a high-growth company and the premier provider of tire recycling services in North America with operations throughout the United States and Canada. Liberty Tire annually transforms more than 210 million tires into raw materials for smart, sustainable products that improve our environment and people's lives. The Company is private equity-owned, has approximately 60 sites in the US and Canada, and nearly 4,000 employees. With innovative tools, technologies and processes, Liberty Tire is a revolutionary American conservation enterprise - from coast to coast, and from whole tire to end products. The company’s commitment to finding new and better ways to RECLAIM, RECYCLE and REUSE bridges the sustainability goals of scrap tire generators nationwide with those of local scrap rubber consumers.

Job Summary

The 2nd Shift Maintenance Supervisor is responsible for leading and coordinating maintenance activities for manufacturing and production equipment during the second shift. This position supervises maintenance technicians, manages equipment breakdowns, drives root cause analysis (RCA) efforts, and ensures maximum equipment uptime while maintaining safety, quality, and production goals

Hours are Monday - Thursday 4pm - 2:30am

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Supervise and develop a team of maintenance technicians (currently 2 direct reports).
• Coordinate and prioritize reactive and preventive maintenance activities.
• Respond to machine breakdowns and lead troubleshooting efforts to restore production.
• Lead Root Cause Analysis (RCA) investigations and implement corrective actions.
• Support continuous improvement and reliability initiatives.
• Troubleshoot PLC-controlled equipment and automated manufacturing systems.
• Diagnose and repair hydraulic, pneumatic, electrical, and mechanical systems.
• Work with production leadership to minimize downtime.
• Ensure compliance with OSHA, safety, and company maintenance procedures.
• Maintain maintenance documentation, PM records, and spare parts inventory.
• Coach and mentor technicians while supporting workforce development.

Skills and Abilities:

• 5+ years of industrial maintenance experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Previous supervisory or team lead experience.
• Experience with:
• Industrial electrical systems up to 480VAC 3-phase
• 120VAC and 24VDC control circuits
• Hydraulics and pneumatics
• Mechanical troubleshooting and repair
• Proven experience leading Root Cause Analysis investigations.
• Strong communication, leadership, and problem-solving skills.

Educational and Experience Requirements:

• Associate degree or technical certification in Industrial Maintenance, Electrical Technology, or related field.
• CMRP, Lean Manufacturing, or Six Sigma exposure.
• Experience with CMMS systems.

EEO Statement:

Liberty Tire Recycling is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sex, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, relationship or association with a protected veteran (spouses or other family members), genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.