Maintenance Supervisor- Shift TBD

6 Degrees Search; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 80,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

6 Degrees Search is recruiting a Maintenance Supervisor for a confidential beverage manufacturer in the Indianapolis area. This hands-on leadership role focuses on developing technicians, improving equipment reliability, and supporting efficient production.

You will oversee daily maintenance activities, balance urgent repairs with planned work, and help cultivate a proactive maintenance culture across shifts and teams.

Qualifications

• Five to seven years of relevant maintenance experience.
• At least two years of education beyond high school.
• Strong working knowledge of PLCs, electrical systems, hydraulics, and production equipment.
• Ability to organize maintenance workloads and guide technicians.
• Ability to coordinate contractors and project schedules.
• Strong problem-solving, planning, coaching, and communication skills.
• 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 feedback, technical instruction, and safety training.
• Track maintenance performance and work order completion to identify improvements.
• Support spare parts availability and maintenance storeroom practices.
• Partner with Production, Quality, and Safety teams for dependable operations.
• Coordinate contractors and vendors while ensuring site safety.

Skills

Maintenance leadership

PLC knowledge

Electrical systems

Hydraulics

Coaching

Communication

Safety

Production equipment

Education

Trade school training

Associate degree

Tools

Industrial control networks

Packaging equipment

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.