Sr. Maintenance Supervisor - Judge Group

A major manufacturing company in the Chicago, IL area is seeking a Sr. Maintenance Supervisor for their manufacturing plant. This role will oversee maintenance team leads / skilled trades and indirect unionized skilled trade employees in a 24/7 food manufacturing environment. The right candidate will have an engineering degree, union leadership experience, and a strong track record of Maintenance & Reliability ownership from a strong company. 

Compensation: $95,000 - $105,000 Base Salary + Bonus/Overtime. Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, STD, LTD, 401k match, 15-20 days PTO.  

Schedule: 1st Shift, Monday - Friday. 7am-4pm. 

Responsibilities: 

• Collaborate with line leaders to achieve SQCDSM objectives (Safety, Quality, Cost, Delivery, Sustainability, Morale).
• Manage daily operations and participate in Daily Management System meetings.
• Oversee technology, processes, and maintenance systems for production lines.
• Lead preventive maintenance planning and execution.
• Drive system improvements with the Asset and Reliability team.
• Manage change, spare parts localization, and cost reduction efforts.
• Contribute to new initiatives and benchmarking processes.
• Serve as a subject matter expert and trainer for maintenance practices.

Requirements:

• Experience in manufacturing, particularly in process improvement and maintenance.
• Proficiency in I2M/IIM Process and AM Step 3.
• Leadership and influence at various organizational levels.
• Knowledge of IIM, AM, PM pillars.
• Ambition for career progression.
• Strong leadership in food manufacturing, familiar with TPM, 5S, Lean 6 Sigma.
• Excellent communication and coaching skills.
• Analytical, problem-solving, and team-building abilities.
• Financial and business acumen, project management expertise, and familiarity with maintenance and manufacturing equipment.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or a related technical field.
• At least 5 years of maintenance management experience in food manufacturing or similar industries.
• Required knowledge of preventive maintenance.
• Union-labor experience preferred.
• Demonstrated leadership capabilities.
• Experience with HPO methodologies and/or Lean Six Sigma is a plus.