Maintenance Supervisor- Shift TBD

Joseph Michaels International; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 80,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Joseph Michaels International in the Indianapolis area seeks a hands-on Maintenance Supervisor for a confidential beverage manufacturer to lead maintenance technicians and drive equipment reliability in a fast-paced plant.

You will balance urgent repairs with planned work, coordinate contractors, coach technicians, and partner with Production, Quality and Safety to ensure food safety and dependable operations.

Qualifications

• Five to seven years of maintenance experience.
• At least two years of education beyond high school.
• Strong working knowledge of PLCs, industrial control networks, electrical systems, hydraulics, and production equipment.
• Ability to organize maintenance workloads and communicate priorities across departments.
• Flexibility to support weekend and holiday work as needed.

Responsibilities

• Lead maintenance technicians, assign work orders, and set safety, quality, and performance expectations.
• Coordinate breakdown response while ensuring preventive maintenance and scheduled repairs.
• Plan upcoming work around technician availability, equipment priorities, and production schedules.
• Use root cause analysis and continuous improvement methods to reduce downtime.
• Coach and develop technicians through performance feedback and safety training.
• Track maintenance performance and work order completion to identify improvements.
• Support spare parts availability and effective storeroom practices.
• Partner with Production, Quality, and Safety teams to ensure food safety and dependable operations.
• Coordinate contractors and vendors while ensuring site safety requirements.
• Manage smaller maintenance and capital projects, including scheduling and cost tracking.
• Maintain maintenance records and support quality management standards.

Skills

Maintenance leadership

Project coordination

Problem solving

Communication skills

Education

Two+ years education

Tools

PLCs

Industrial controls

Electrical systems

Hydraulics

Job description

Maintenance Supervisor

Beverage Manufacturing | Indianapolis Area, IN

Base Salary: $80,000–$90,000, depending on experience
Schedule: To be determined. Flexibility for weekend and holiday coverage is required based on operational needs.

About the Opportunity

We are recruiting a Maintenance Supervisor for a confidential beverage manufacturer in the Indianapolis area.

This opportunity is ideal for a hands-on maintenance leader who enjoys developing technicians, improving equipment reliability, and supporting efficient production. You’ll oversee daily maintenance activities, balance urgent repairs with planned work, and help build a proactive maintenance culture.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead maintenance technicians, assign work orders, and establish clear expectations for safety, quality, and performance.

• Coordinate breakdown response while ensuring preventive maintenance and scheduled repairs are completed.

• Plan upcoming work around technician availability, equipment priorities, and production schedules.

• Use root cause analysis and continuous improvement methods to resolve recurring failures and reduce unplanned downtime.

• Coach and develop technicians through performance feedback, technical instruction, and safety training.

• Track maintenance performance and work order completion to identify improvement opportunities.

• Support spare parts availability and effective maintenance storeroom practices.

• Partner with Production, Quality, and Safety teams to support food safety and dependable operations.

• Coordinate contractors and vendors while ensuring compliance with site safety requirements.

• Manage smaller maintenance and capital projects, including scheduling, resource coordination, and cost tracking.

• Maintain maintenance records and support established quality management standards.

Required Qualifications

• Five to seven years of relevant maintenance experience.

• At least two years of education beyond high school through college or technical school.

• Strong working knowledge of PLCs, industrial control networks, electrical systems, hydraulics, and production equipment.

• Ability to organize maintenance workloads, guide technicians, and communicate priorities across departments.

• Ability to coordinate contractors, project schedules, and related expenses.

• Strong problem-solving, planning, coaching, and communication skills.

• Flexibility to support weekend and holiday work as needed.

Preferred Qualifications

• Five or more years of maintenance experience in beverage, food processing, dairy, or brewing.

• Associate degree in a technical discipline or relevant trade school training.

• Experience in a proactive maintenance environment with structured planning and scheduling.

• Direct experience troubleshooting electrical and mechanical systems.

• Familiarity with beverage processing, filling, and packaging equipment.

Work Environment

Approximately 75% of this role is spent in the manufacturing environment and 25% in an office setting. Hearing protection is required in designated areas. Occasional outdoor maintenance work may involve exposure to hot or cold temperatures.