Night Shift Maintenance Supervisor - Plant Reliability

SteveRecruiter, LLC; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 80,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

SteveRecruiter, LLC is seeking a Maintenance Supervisor for the night shift in Indianapolis, IN. The role leads a maintenance team, prioritizes repairs, and drives safe, reliable plant operations with a focus on continuous improvement.

The ideal candidate has strong PLC, electrical, and hydraulic systems knowledge, plus 5–7 years in maintenance. The position emphasizes safety, quality, and teamwork in a food-grade or manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• Two years of education beyond high school or equivalent technical training.
• Five to seven years of relevant maintenance experience.
• Associate’s degree in engineering or related field preferred.

Responsibilities

• Supervise, coach, and develop night-shift maintenance technicians to meet safety and reliability goals.
• Assign work orders, coordinate technician schedules, and monitor planned vs. emergency maintenance.
• Assess staffing capacity to support maintenance planning and scheduling.
• Provide technical and safety training to strengthen team capabilities.
• Use root cause analysis to address recurring equipment issues.
• Support safety, quality, and maintenance standards across operations.
• Monitor KPIs and drive continuous improvement to reduce downtime.
• Oversee parts storage and inventory for timely repairs.
• Coordinate contractors and vendors per site safety requirements.
• Manage small internal improvements and capital projects with budgeting oversight.
• Communicate priorities, performance expectations, and deadlines.

Skills

PLC systems

Troubleshooting

Maintenance planning

Leadership

Communication

Education

Two years of education beyond high school

Tools

PLC networking

Hydraulic systems

Electrical systems

Job description

SteveRecruiter, LLC is seeking a Maintenance Supervisor for the night shift in Indianapolis, IN. The role leads a maintenance team, prioritizes repairs, and drives safe, reliable plant operations with a focus on continuous improvement.

The ideal candidate has strong PLC, electrical, and hydraulic systems knowledge, plus 5–7 years in maintenance. The position emphasizes safety, quality, and teamwork in a food-grade or manufacturing environment.