Maintenance Shift Supervisor

Charter Manufacturing•Woodstock, IL

7d•$90,200 - $112,700•Onsite

About The Position

Charter Manufacturing is a fourth-generation family-owned business. Charter Casting in Woodstock, Illinois, is seeking a maintenance supervisor to help keep industrial equipment operating reliably and improve maintenance practices. The role works on second shift, Monday through Friday, from 1:30 p.m. to 10:30 p.m., and coordinates with maintenance, production, engineering, and outside vendors. The supervisor provides technical direction, supports team training, and helps ensure safety and quality remain central to maintenance work. The role includes troubleshooting equipment, coordinating repairs, strengthening preventive maintenance, recommending and implementing equipment or process improvements, and organizing maintenance parts, supplies, vendor services, and forklift maintenance. The position calls for industrial maintenance knowledge and the ability to coach and mentor others. The annual hiring range is $90,200–$112,700; the actual base pay depends on job-related skills, experience, and qualifications. Charter Manufacturing offers health, dental, and vision benefits, a 401(k) with employer matching and profit sharing, company-paid life insurance, disability coverage, and paid time off.

Requirements

Associate's degree or equivalent experience.
At least 3 years of related experience in manufacturing.
Understanding of industrial maintenance, equipment troubleshooting, and repair.
Ability to read blueprints and schematics and understand mechanical systems.
Experience with machine repair or rebuilds, hydraulics, welding, fabrication, or pipe fitting.
Ability to work across departments, communicate clearly, and earn the trust of others.
Strong problem-solving skills and confidence making fact-based recommendations.
Initiative to take ownership of challenges and follow them through.
Working knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel.

Nice To Haves

Experience leading a maintenance team, coaching and developing a high-functioning team, managing maintenance costs, or coordinating major equipment and capital projects.
Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering or a related field.
CMRP certification.
Experience with maintenance work order systems and spare parts inventory.
Formal leadership training.

Responsibilities

Coordinate equipment maintenance needs, identify the people and resources required, and keep priorities moving across maintenance, production, engineering, and outside vendors.
Provide technical direction, share knowledge, support training, and help maintain safety and quality standards.
Troubleshoot equipment issues and coordinate repairs.
Strengthen preventive maintenance efforts and investigate recurring equipment problems.
Recommend and help implement process improvements, layout changes, equipment upgrades, installations, and modifications.
Help ensure maintenance teams have needed spare parts and supplies, vendor services, and forklift maintenance support.
Coach and mentor team members.