Maintenance Operations Supervisor — Manufacturing

National Metalwares Manufacturing
Aurora, IL

Is This You?
  • Do you keep plants running safely and efficiently through proactive maintenance leadership?
  • Can you guide a Maintenance Department and Tool Room while rolling up your sleeves when needed?
  • Are you comfortable coordinating with utilities and environmental agencies and ensuring proper hazardous waste disposal?
  • Do you insist that projects and installations meet specifications and that PM programs are executed relentlessly?

If you answered yes, you might be our next Maintenance Operations Supervisor.

What You’ll Own

  • Lead, direct, and support maintenance personnel performing equipment installation, facilities repair, and preventive maintenance.
  • Perform regular plant inspections, assessing facility condition and the efficient use of space.
  • Establish and sustain a preventive maintenance program to maximize reliability.
  • Ensure compliant hazardous waste disposal; act as liaison with public utility, environmental, and energy agencies.
  • Oversee construction and installation work for strict conformance to specifications; develop and coordinate specifications, proposals, contracts, and related documents.
  • Coordinate building space allocation, layouts, and communication services.
  • Assist with facilities equipment repair and PM activities as needed.

How You’ll Lead People

  • Supervise team members in the Maintenance Department and Tool Room.
  • Interview, hire, and train; plan, assign, and direct work.
  • Evaluate performance, recognize achievements, and discipline when required.
  • Handle employee concerns and resolve issues professionally.

What You Demonstrate

  • Project Delivery: Manage timelines, budgets, and change communication.
  • Team Leadership & Delegation: Set clear expectations, monitor outcomes, and develop people.
  • Organization: Prioritize, schedule, and coordinate resources effectively.
  • Communication & Collaboration: Communicate clearly in writing and speech; present technical and numerical data; build team cohesion.
  • Problem Solving & Judgment: Diagnose, analyze, and decide with sound reasoning.
  • Innovation: Introduce improvements and creative solutions.
  • Ethics, Diversity & Professionalism: Act with integrity and respect; uphold policies and a harassment-free workplace.
  • Quality & Safety: Drive accuracy, thoroughness, and safety; report hazards immediately.
  • Work Ethic: Adapt readily, be dependable and punctual, and meet productivity goals.

Your Technical Toolkit

  • Pneumatics (including troubleshooting)
  • Hydraulics
  • Electrical and electronic systems
  • High-voltage systems
  • Rigging and load handling
  • Equipment installation and wiring
  • Blueprint reading

Perks & Work Setting

  • 401(k)
  • Health, dental, and vision insurance
  • Paid time off

Work Location: In person

Posted 2026-08-18

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