Plant Reliability & Facilities Supervisor

National Metalwares Manufacturing; Aurora (IL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Paid time off

Job summary

National Metalwares Manufacturing in Aurora, IL seeks a Plant Reliability & Facilities Supervisor to lead a multi-skilled maintenance and tool room team. You will drive uptime, safety, and regulatory compliance while coordinating projects, space planning, and vendor interfaces.

The role entails hands-on repair support, PM leadership, and people management—interviewing, training, coaching, and evaluating technicians to build a high-performing team within a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• Experience leading maintenance and tool room teams.
• Strong project management and planning skills.
• Ability to interview, hire, train, and evaluate technicians.
• Commitment to safety, compliance, and continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Supervise Maintenance Department and Tool Room personnel.
• Direct daily work; set priorities and allocate resources.
• Oversee preventive maintenance program scheduling and execution.
• Ensure hazardous waste handling and interface with public and environmental agencies.
• Review construction and installation projects; coordinate specs, contracts, and docs.
• Plan space allocation and communication services to support operations.

Skills

Maintenance leadership

Planning & scheduling

Pneumatics

Hydraulics

Electrical systems

High-voltage systems

Blueprint reading

Project management

Problem solving

Communication

Job description

About the RoleAs the Plant Reliability & Facilities Supervisor, you are the guardian of uptime and safety across our manufacturing site. You’ll lead a multi-skilled maintenance and tool room team to keep equipment, the building, and the grounds operating dependably and compliantly.A Day in the LifeKickoff: Host a morning huddle to align priorities, distribute work, and confirm preventive maintenance tasks for the day.Walkthroughs: Tour production and facilities areas, inspecting equipment and the efficient use of plant space and utilities.PM Leadership: Drive the site’s preventive maintenance program—scheduling, verifying completion, and adjusting frequencies to meet reliability goals.Compliance First: Oversee proper hazardous waste handling and disposal, and serve as the point of contact with public utility, environmental, and energy agencies.Project Oversight: Review construction and installation work, ensuring strict adherence to specifications. Prepare and coordinate specifications, RFPs, contracts, and supporting documents.Space Planning: Partner with stakeholders on building space allocation, layout changes, and communication services to support operations.Hands-On Support: When needed, jump in to assist with facilities equipment repairs and preventive maintenance.People & Performance: Interview, hire, train, coach, and evaluate technicians; recognize great work and address performance issues promptly.What You’ll LeadSupervise personnel across the Maintenance Department and Tool Room.Plan, assign, and direct daily work; set priorities and allocate resources.Appraise performance, reward achievements, and administer discipline when appropriate.Address employee concerns and resolve issues constructively.Core CompetenciesProject Management: Deliver projects on time and on budget; communicate scope and changes clearly.People Leadership: Be accessible, set expectations, delegate effectively, and elevate team capability.Planning & Organizing: Prioritize well, use time efficiently, and coordinate schedules and resources.Communication & Teamwork: Speak and write clearly; present technical and numerical data effectively; build strong team morale and collaboration.Problem Solving & Judgment: Analyze issues, develop options, decide with sound reasoning, and act decisively.Innovation: Offer creative ideas and improvements to processes, equipment reliability, and workflows.Ethics, Diversity & Professionalism: Model integrity, respect, and accountability; support a harassment-free workplace and organizational policies.Quality & Safety: Champion accuracy, continuous improvement, and safe work practices; address unsafe conditions immediately.Work Ethic: Adapt to change, be dependable with strong attendance, and meet or exceed productivity expectations.Technical ProficiencyPneumatics and troubleshootingHydraulicsElectrical/electronic systemsHigh-voltage systemsRigging and load handlingEquipment installation and wiringBlueprint readingBenefits & Work Location401(k)Health, dental, and vision insurancePaid time offWork Location: In person