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Maintenance Supervisor

WMFHA, Cicero, IL, United States


Sterling Engineering is partnering with a leading manufacturing organization to hire a

Maintenance Supervisor

for a high-volume production facility. This is a direct hire opportunity offering strong compensation, bonus potential, and long-term career growth.

Shift
Monday–Friday, 3:00 PM – 11:00 PM (occasional Saturdays)

What’s in it for you?

$115,000 – $130,000 base salary (based on experience)

Annual bonus potential + 401(k)

Comprehensive benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision

The Role
As the Maintenance Supervisor, you’ll lead daily maintenance operations, ensuring equipment reliability and minimizing downtime in a fast‑paced manufacturing environment. You’ll play a key role in driving safety, quality, and continuous improvement while leading and developing a skilled maintenance team.

Key Responsibilities

Lead and supervise maintenance technicians in a union environment

Plan and prioritize daily maintenance activities to support uptime and production goals

Ensure compliance with GMPs, safety standards, and company policies

Monitor equipment performance and drive improvements in maintenance processes

Partner with leadership to address operational challenges and implement solutions

Coach and develop team members through training and performance management

Foster a culture of safety, accountability, and continuous improvement

What We’re Looking For

5+ years of maintenance leadership experience in food manufacturing or CPG (union experience preferred)

Strong mechanical knowledge (power transmission, fabrication, preventive maintenance)

Ability to read and interpret schematics, blueprints, and PLC programs

Experience with CMMS/ERP systems (SAP, Oracle) and Microsoft Office tools

Strong communication, problem-solving, and leadership skills

Flexibility to support overtime or weekend work as needed

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