Maintenance Supervisor

at Industrial Staffing Services Inc dba Equiliem in Chicago Heights, Illinois, United States

Job Description

Job Summary
The Maintenance Supervisor is responsible for leading maintenance operations within an industrial manufacturing environment. This role oversees maintenance team members and contractors to ensure safe, efficient, and reliable maintenance activities. The position focuses on promoting a strong safety culture, planning and scheduling maintenance work, managing maintenance costs, and driving continuous improvement initiatives to support equipment reliability and operational performance.
Job Responsibilities

Lead and supervise maintenance team members and contractors while ensuring compliance with safety standards and operational procedures

Plan and schedule maintenance activities, including job walk-downs, scope development, safety evaluations, and parts procurement

Manage maintenance work orders through submission, scheduling, execution, and financial close using CMMS systems such as SAP

Oversee day-to-day maintenance operations, planned outages, and major shutdown activities

Ensure compliance with health, safety, and environmental regulations, including hazardous waste management requirements

Support ISO 9001, ISO 14001, FSSC 22000, and HACCP programs to maintain quality and food safety standards

Troubleshoot equipment failures and provide technical support for commissioning and decommissioning process automation systems

Monitor and improve maintenance KPIs, including wrench time, downtime, and scheduled versus unscheduled maintenance performance

Identify and implement reliability improvements and continuous improvement initiatives

Serve as backup to the Maintenance Manager and participate in on-call rotation for emergency response support
Job Requirements

High school diploma required

Technical training in an industrial manufacturing environment preferred, including Millwright or Electrical/Instrumentation disciplines

Minimum 5 years of industrial experience in a chemical plant or related manufacturing environment

Minimum 3 years of maintenance supervisory experience; experience in a union environment preferred

Strong knowledge of industrial equipment, including pumps, piping, heat exchangers, vessels, and instrumentation systems

Ability to lead teams, enforce safety standards, and manage contractors effectively

Proficiency in maintenance planning, scheduling, and cost control processes

Hands-on troubleshooting experience with mechanical and electrical process equipment

Familiarity with maintenance documentation, including P&IDs, loop sheets, wiring diagrams, and equipment lists

Understanding of maintenance KPIs and continuous improvement strategies

Strong communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills
Education

High school diploma required

Technical training in Millwright or Electrical/Instrumentation preferred
Work Experience

5+ years of industrial experience in a chemical plant or manufacturing environment

3+ years of experience in a maintenance supervisory role
Benefits

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)
Additional Job Details (Commute, Attendance, etc.)

Frequent exposure to an industrial manufacturing environment

Ability to walk throughout plant areas and climb stairs as needed

Ability to perform job walk-downs and equipment inspections

Visual acuity required for reviewing equipment and documentation

Occasional lifting and carrying of materials up to 10 lbs

Participation in an on-call rotation for emergency response may be required
About Equiliem
Equiliem believes in empowering success. It's our job to cultivate relationships that connect people and employers in a way that is inclusive, intelligent, and allows both to thrive.
Across the U.S., leading companies in healthcare, government, engineering, manufacturing, professional services, and energy rely on us for their workforce solutions. Our recruiting and HR services include contract and direct hire staffing, Payrolling/EOR, Independent Contractor Compliance, and Managed Services.
For almost 30 years, we've helped shape our industry. Today, we continue to research, ask questions, and continuously enhance the candidate journey and client experience.
Benefits
We offer a comprehensive benefits package to our employees,... For full info follow application link.

We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race, religion, color sex, national origin, citizenship status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, uniform service member status, genetic information, disability, or any other protected status, in accordance with all applicable federal, state, and local laws. This practice extends to all aspects of our employment practices, including but not limited to, recruiting, hiring, firing, promoting, transferring, compensation, benefits, training, leaves of absence, and other terms and conditions of employment.