Maintenance Supervisor- Shift TBD

Sora Resource Group; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 80,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Sora Resource Group is seeking a Maintenance Supervisor for a confidential beverage manufacturer in the Indianapolis area. The role oversees daily maintenance activities, leads technicians, and balances urgent repairs with planned work to sustain equipment reliability and production efficiency.

The ideal candidate will have 5–7 years of relevant experience, strong PLC/electrical system knowledge, and the ability to drive a proactive maintenance culture. Weekend/holiday coverage may be required.

Qualifications

• Five to seven years of maintenance experience in manufacturing.
• At least two years of education beyond high school through college or technical school.
• Strong knowledge of PLCs, electrical systems, hydraulics and production equipment.
• Ability to lead technicians and communicate priorities across departments.
• Flexibility to support weekend and holiday coverage as needed.

Responsibilities

• Lead maintenance technicians, assign work orders, and set safety, quality, and performance expectations.
• Coordinate breakdown response with preventive maintenance and scheduled repairs.
• Plan work around technician availability, equipment priorities, and production schedules.
• Use root cause analysis and continuous improvement to reduce downtime.
• Coach and develop technicians through feedback and safety training.
• Track maintenance performance and manage spare parts inventory and storeroom.
• Work with Production, Quality, and Safety teams to ensure compliant operations.
• Coordinate contractors and vendors and manage project schedules and costs.
• Maintain maintenance records and support quality management standards.

Skills

PLCs

Electrical systems

Hydraulics

Manufacturing equipment

Maintenance leadership

Education

Technical school / college coursework

Tools

Root cause analysis

CMMS

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.