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Food Processing Maintenance Supervisor

Ace Partners

South Holland, IL

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JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$78,000–$88,000 Per Year
SKILLS
Allen-Bradley, Bar Code Software, Blueprints, Coaching, Communication Skills, Conveyor Systems, Cost Control, Dental Insurance, Electrical Engineering, Electricity, Facilities and Maintenance, Fast Food, Food Production, GMP (Good Manufacturing Practices), HVAC, Housekeeping/Cleaning, Hydraulic Engineering, Identify Issues, Leadership, Maintenance - Electrical, Maintenance Services, Manufacturing, Meat Production, OSHA, Organizational Skills, People Management, Preventative Maintenance, Process Improvement, Process Safety Management, Production Systems, Property Maintenance, Record Keeping, Refrigeration, Reliability Engineering, Schematics, Standard Operating Procedures (SOP), Team Lead/Manager, Technical Writing, Vision Plan, Welding
LOCATION
South Holland, IL
POSTED
3 days ago

Role Snapshot

Location: South Holland, IL

Shift: 2nd Shift | 6 days

Compensation: $78,000–$88,000/year

Step into a fast-paced food manufacturing setting where production never misses a beat. As the Maintenance Supervisor for 2nd shift, you’ll lead a skilled team of technicians, keep critical equipment reliable, and ensure every line runs safely, efficiently, and in full compliance with GMP, SQF, OSHA, and Lockout/Tagout standards.

A Day in the Life on 2nd Shift

  • Kick off with shift handoff: review work orders, align repair priorities, and schedule preventative maintenance (PMs).
  • Walk the floor: check packaging lines, conveyors, electrical systems, facility utilities, and processing equipment.
  • Assign, coach, and develop maintenance technicians while supporting real-time production needs.
  • Troubleshoot and repair mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and HVAC systems.
  • Coordinate outside contractors and vendors for projects and repairs.
  • Maintain mechanical integrity programs for ammonia refrigeration systems and boilers.
  • Partner with Engineering and Plant Leadership on upgrades, process improvements, and reliability initiatives.
  • Improve SOPs and PM procedures to increase uptime and reduce costs.
  • Document maintenance activities, update reports, and keep precise equipment records.
  • Support building maintenance and facility projects as needed.

What You Bring

  • Leadership or supervisory experience in a manufacturing maintenance setting.
  • Expert troubleshooting across electrical, mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and HVAC systems.
  • Background with food processing and packaging equipment (preferred).
  • Hands-on familiarity with conveyors, metal detectors, injectors, tumblers, shredders, vacuum packaging equipment, and barcoding systems.
  • Experience with AC/DC drives, air compressors, welding, and industrial electrical systems.
  • Ability to read blueprints, schematics, and technical manuals.
  • Refrigeration and Process Safety Management (PSM) experience (preferred).
  • Clear communication, strong organization, and the ability to lead by example on the floor.

Preferred Experience

  • Food manufacturing or meat processing environments
  • Preventative maintenance (PM) program ownership
  • Ammonia refrigeration systems
  • Allen Bradley controls and industrial electrical
  • Packaging and processing equipment
  • GMP, SQF, OSHA, and Lockout/Tagout compliance

Working Environment

  • Cold production areas below 40°F
  • Standing for extended periods
  • Frequent lifting, pushing, pulling, bending, and twisting
  • Overtime and weekend availability as needed
  • Fast-paced production environment

Benefits

  • Competitive salary
  • Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
  • 401(k) with company match
  • PTO and Vacation
  • Tuition Reimbursement
  • Performance-based bonus potential
  • Career growth opportunities

How to Apply

If this sounds like a fit, apply directly on Indeed, or reach out via phone or email for more details.

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Ace Partners