Maintenance Supervisor - 2nd Shift

2nd Shift Maintenance Supervisor

Our client is a well-established, family-owned consumer products manufacturer headquartered in the Chicago area, with a legacy spanning more than 100 years. The company produces a portfolio of trusted household brands sold throughout North America and international markets. Known for its commitment to quality, innovation, and operational excellence, its products are distributed through major supermarkets, warehouse clubs, convenience stores, drug stores, vending networks, and other retail channels nationwide. As the organization continues to invest in advanced manufacturing technologies and process improvements, it is seeking an experienced 2nd Shift Maintenance Supervisor to lead maintenance operations within a fast-paced, high-volume production environment.

Job Description

• Supervise, coach, and develop a team of approximately 15 union and non-union maintenance technicians.
• Lead daily maintenance activities across production and packaging operations on 2nd shift.
• Ensure safe, efficient, and reliable operation of highly automated manufacturing equipment.
• Troubleshoot and support resolution of complex mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic, and controls-related issues.
• Coordinate preventive and predictive maintenance programs to maximize equipment up time.
• Partner closely with production, engineering, quality, and plant leadership to support operational objectives.
• Train and mentor technicians on troubleshooting techniques, safety practices, and maintenance best practices.
• Manage labor allocation, work prioritization, and maintenance planning activities.
• Ensure compliance with all food safety, GMP, OSHA, and company safety standards.
• Support root cause analysis efforts and implement corrective actions to improve equipment reliability.
• Maintain accurate maintenance documentation, work orders, and performance metrics.
• Participate in continuous improvement and capital project initiatives.

MPI does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, or based on an individual's status in any group or class protected by applicable federal, state or local law. MPI encourages applications from minorities, women, the disabled, protected veterans and all other qualified applicants.

The Successful Applicant

• 5+ years of maintenance leadership experience within a highly automated food manufacturing environment or a similar high-speed, high-volume, regulated manufacturing facility.
• Prior hands-on electro-mechanical maintenance experience with proven ability to troubleshoot mechanical and electrical systems.
• Strong knowledge of industrial production equipment, automation systems, conveyors, motors, drives, pneumatics, hydraulics, and electrical controls.
• Experience leading and supervising unionized maintenance personnel.
• Demonstrated success developing, training, and mentoring maintenance technicians.
• Strong problem-solving, organizational, and communication skills.
• Ability to balance hands-on technical support with front-line leadership responsibilities.

Preferred:

• Bachelors Degree in a technical field/manufacturing driven field

What's on Offer

• Opportunity to work for a major, highly-stable brand seen in everyday life
• Compensation up to around $135,000 depending on tenure, relevant experience, and interviews
• Bonus target
• 401k match
• Comprehensive benefits
• Annual reviews and merit increases
• Growth opportunities
• Other ancillary benefit programs
• More!