Maintenance Supervisor | Food Manufacturing in Waukegan

Job Description
Job Title: Maintenance Supervisor
Location: Waukegan, IL
Hire Type: Direct Hire
Target Compensation: $85,000–95,000/year
Schedule: Flexible schedule overseeing 1st & 2nd shifts | Every other Saturday required
Benefits: Medical, dental, vision, PTO, paid holidays, retirement plan
Must-Have

Skills:

• 5+ years of progressive industrial maintenance experience
• Previous maintenance leadership or supervisory experience
• Strong mechanical and electrical troubleshooting knowledge
• Experience leading maintenance teams in a manufacturing environment
• Hands‑on leadership style with the ability to work on the production floor
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast‑paced environment

Job Summary:Seeking a hands-on Maintenance Supervisor to oversee maintenance operations across 1st and 2nd shifts in a manufacturing environment. This role will report directly to the Director of Manufacturing and serve as a key leader within the facility. The Maintenance Supervisor will manage a team of 14 technicians, along with an MRO Buyer and Planner, while driving equipment reliability, minimizing downtime, and supporting continuous improvement initiatives.

Food manufacturing experience is highly , and bilingual English/Spanish candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.

Job Duties:

• Supervise and coordinate daily activities for maintenance personnel across multiple shifts
• Assign work orders, prioritize repairs, and ensure timely completion of maintenance activities
• Troubleshoot mechanical and electrical equipment issues while remaining hands‑on on the production floor
• Oversee preventative maintenance programs and drive reductions in downtime
• Coordinate facility, equipment, and building maintenance projects
• Manage outside contractors and vendors for maintenance-related work
• Ensure compliance with safety, environmental, and quality standards
• Support employee development, training, and continuous improvement initiatives
• Maintain accurate maintenance documentation and KPI tracking

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or GED required;
  Associate’s degree
• Experience in manufacturing or warehouse environments required; food manufacturing
• Strong knowledge of industrial mechanical, electrical, and maintenance systems
• Experience with fabrication and metalworking equipment
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and work in a manufacturing environment
• Strong organizational, communication, and leadership skills
• Computer literacy required
• Bilingual English/Spanish is a major plus

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to , , , , , , , , , protected veteran status, or genetic information.