Maintenance Supervisor

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Management Chicago, IL, US

30+ days ago Requisition

Salary Range: $80,000.00 To $ Annually

Position Summary:

The Maintenance Supervisor is responsible for overseeing the daily activities of the maintenance team to ensure safe, efficient, and continuous operation of all plant equipment and facilities. This role plays a critical part in minimizing downtime and supporting production goals in a heavy industrial steel manufacturing environment.

We are looking for a Supervisor on 3rd Shift

Compensation: $80,000-$110,000 per year + OT and Quarterly Bonuses

Key Responsibilities:

• Supervise and coordinate the activities of maintenance personnel, including mechanical, electrical, and instrumentation technicians.
• Schedule and assign work orders, preventive maintenance tasks, and repair activities to minimize equipment downtime.
• Ensure proper operation, maintenance, and repair of all plant machinery, including furnaces, rolling mills, cranes, conveyors, and hydraulic systems.
• Monitor the condition of equipment and initiate corrective actions to prevent unscheduled downtime.
• Maintain compliance with OSHA, EPA, and company safety standards; lead safety meetings and enforce safety practices.
• Collaborate with production, engineering, and other departments to support equipment upgrades and process improvements.
• Maintain accurate maintenance records, logs, and reports using CMMS or other tracking systems.
• Manage spare parts inventory and coordinate with vendors for timely procurement of tools, parts, and services.
• Provide hands‑on technical support and mentorship to maintenance staff.
• Participate in hiring, training, evaluating, and disciplining maintenance personnel.

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or GED required; technical certification or associate degree in industrial maintenance, mechanical, or electrical engineering preferred.
• Minimum 5 years of maintenance experience in a heavy industrial or steel manufacturing environment.
• Minimum 2 years of supervisory or team lead experience.
• Strong knowledge of industrial equipment maintenance, hydraulics, pneumatics, welding, PLCs, and electrical systems.
• Familiarity with CMMS systems and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Excellent leadership, organizational, and communication skills.
• Ability to read and interpret mechanical and electrical schematics.

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to work in a steel plant environment (heat, noise, dust).
• Must be able to stand, walk, bend, and lift up to 50 lbs.
• May be required to work off‑shifts, weekends, or respond to emergencies as needed.

Preferred Experience:

• Experience with predictive maintenance techniques (vibration analysis, thermography, oil analysis).
• Background in lean manufacturing or TPM (Total Productive Maintenance) practices.