Supervisor, Maintenance 3rd Shift

Ferrara•DeKalb, IL

1d•$81,225 - $118,300•Onsite

About The Position

The Maintenance Supervisor keeps our candy packaging operation running smoothly by leading a team of skilled mechanics and making sure our equipment, facilities, and systems are always ready to perform. In this role, you’ll assign and oversee daily work orders covering everything from new equipment installations and construction projects to preventive maintenance, building upkeep, and urgent repair needs. You’ll be hands-on in implementing and improving our existing maintenance and preventive maintenance programs, working closely with production and operations teams to minimize downtime and maximize efficiency. If you enjoy leading a team, solving problems on the fly, and keeping complex machinery running in a fast-paced environment, this role offers a chance to make a real impact on products people love.

Requirements

Strong troubleshooting skills.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Strong time management & organizational skills
Team collaboration and adaptability in fast-paced environments
Positive, flexible approach to assigned tasks and shifting priorities
Sound judgment and independent decision-making skills
3+ years of supervisory experience

Nice To Haves

Experience in a food manufacturing environment preferred
Prior experience with electrical and controls troubleshooting
Working knowledge of Total Productive Maintenance (TPM) programs, including preventive and autonomous maintenance
Experience with SAP or similar
Bachelor's degree preferred or equivalent experience

Responsibilities

Manages and develops a maintenance team.
Assigns and supervises delegated daily work assignments in an efficient, safe manner and in accordance with established plant GMP and Safety policies.
Reports all observed safety hazards to manager.
Conducts daily inspection rounds of the facility noting the operational status of key equipment and support systems.
Communicates directly with the operations departments to coordinate maintenance and repair work in process areas.
Conducts oneself in a professional manner, observe plant rules and policies, maintains continuity between shifts, and contributes to an overall team effort.
Directs the work activities of a group of multi-skilled Mechanics responsible for all facets of maintenance work throughout the entire facility including general building maintenance, equipment installation, electrical construction, metal fabrication and welding, mechanical and sanitary piping, lift truck repairs and emergency equipment repairs.
Ensures equipment rooms, fabrication sites, and work areas are kept clean and orderly.
Ensures work assignments are well planned and properly scheduled to minimize production downtime. All parts and supply orders have been placed well ahead of time and on site as work schedules require.
Is “on call” as required by plant emergencies and operational needs.
Maintains a working knowledge of plant operations and be able to assist other departments or operational groups as work or project needs require.
Maintains a record of all day-to-day maintenance and service activities undertaken in a facility as well as prepares reports, analyzes data, and makes recommendations for improving plant operations and solving maintenance-related problems.
Evaluating the performance of the subordinates and ensures that all maintenance technicians are trained on the most updated version of the operating procedures.
Adheres to all company policies, procedures and the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) rules while carrying out maintenance functions.
Understands and demonstrates the Company’s core values.
Performs other duties as assigned.