Plant Maintenance Lead - Food Manufacturing

OSI Group; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 78,000 - 117,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Time off benefits

401k with match

Comprehensive benefits package

Paid time off

Job summary

OSI Group in Chicago seeks a Maintenance Supervisor to lead a team ensuring plant machinery, material handling, and building systems operate efficiently and safely. You will manage work orders, preventative maintenance, and spare parts programs using MP2 or similar software, supervise technicians, and coordinate with other departments to minimize downtime while upholding food safety standards.

You will schedule personnel, review timecards, mentor staff, ensure the maintenance shop remains clean

Qualifications

• Five years of experience in vocational trades (HVAC, Electrical, Mechanical)
• 2–3 years supervising or lead experience in production/maintenance
• Ammonia refrigeration experience preferred
• Excellent written and verbal communication
• MS Office proficiency (Word, Excel, Outlook)

Responsibilities

• Supervise maintenance employees to keep plant equipment, building systems, and integrity in good condition
• Approve parts orders within policy and ensure timely work orders
• Provide training and guidance on safety and food safety programs
• Schedule personnel to cover seven days per week
• Coordinate with other departments to optimize maintenance activities
• Maintain an orderly maintenance shop
• Mentor and manage performance of maintenance staff
• Respond to critical situations after hours as needed
• Support budgeting and timecard reviews

Skills

Five years experience

Supervisory experience

Ammonia refrigeration

Communication skills

MS Office (Word/Excel/Outlook)

Education

Bachelor's in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

MP2 maintenance software

Job description

OSI Group in Chicago seeks a Maintenance Supervisor to lead a team ensuring plant machinery, material handling, and building systems operate efficiently and safely. You will manage work orders, preventative maintenance, and spare parts programs using MP2 or similar software, supervise technicians, and coordinate with other departments to minimize downtime while upholding food safety standards.

You will schedule personnel, review timecards, mentor staff, ensure the maintenance shop remains clean