Maintenance Supervisor- Shift TBD

Essenti Talent; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 80,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Essenti Talent is seeking a Maintenance Supervisor in the Indianapolis area to lead a maintenance team within a confidential beverage manufacturing setting. The role emphasizes developing technicians, improving equipment reliability, and supporting efficient production.

The supervisor will oversee daily maintenance activities, balance urgent repairs with planned work, and foster a proactive maintenance culture. Strong PLC, electrical, hydraulics, and equipment knowledge are required.

Qualifications

• 5–7 years of maintenance experience.
• 2+ years of education beyond high school.
• Strong knowledge of PLCs, control networks, electrical, hydraulics, and production equipment.

Responsibilities

• Lead maintenance technicians, assign work orders, and set safety, quality, and performance expectations.
• Coordinate breakdown response and preventive maintenance activities.
• 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, instruction, and safety training.
• Track maintenance performance and work orders to identify improvements.
• Support spare parts availability and storeroom practices.
• Collaborate with Production, Quality, and Safety for dependable operations.
• Coordinate contractors and vendors while ensuring safety compliance.
• Manage smaller maintenance and capital projects, including scheduling and cost tracking.
• Maintain maintenance records and support quality management standards.

Skills

PLCs

Industrial control networks

Electrical systems

Hydraulics

Production equipment

Team coordination

Safety awareness

Weekend/holiday flexibility

Education

Two years of post-secondary education

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.