Food Processing Maintenance Supervisor

Job Description

Job Description

Role Snapshot

Location: South Holland, IL

Shift: 2nd Shift | 6 days

Compensation: $78,000–$88,000/year

Step into a fast-paced food manufacturing setting where production never misses a beat. As the Maintenance Supervisor for 2nd shift, you’ll lead a skilled team of technicians, keep critical equipment reliable, and ensure every line runs safely, efficiently, and in full compliance with GMP, SQF, OSHA, and Lockout/Tagout standards.

A Day in the Life on 2nd Shift

• Kick off with shift handoff: review work orders, align repair priorities, and schedule preventative maintenance (PMs).
• Walk the floor: check packaging lines, conveyors, electrical systems, facility utilities, and processing equipment.
• Assign, coach, and develop maintenance technicians while supporting real-time production needs.
• Troubleshoot and repair mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and HVAC systems.
• Coordinate outside contractors and vendors for projects and repairs.
• Maintain mechanical integrity programs for ammonia refrigeration systems and boilers.
• Partner with Engineering and Plant Leadership on upgrades, process improvements, and reliability initiatives.
• Improve SOPs and PM procedures to increase uptime and reduce costs.
• Document maintenance activities, update reports, and keep precise equipment records.
• Support building maintenance and facility projects as needed.

What You Bring

• Leadership or supervisory experience in a manufacturing maintenance setting.
• Expert troubleshooting across electrical, mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and HVAC systems.
• Background with food processing and packaging equipment (preferred).
• Hands-on familiarity with conveyors, metal detectors, injectors, tumblers, shredders, vacuum packaging equipment, and barcoding systems.
• Experience with AC/DC drives, air compressors, welding, and industrial electrical systems.
• Ability to read blueprints, schematics, and technical manuals.
• Refrigeration and Process Safety Management (PSM) experience (preferred).
• Clear communication, strong organization, and the ability to lead by example on the floor.

Preferred Experience

• Food manufacturing or meat processing environments
• Preventative maintenance (PM) program ownership
• Ammonia refrigeration systems
• Allen Bradley controls and industrial electrical
• Packaging and processing equipment
• GMP, SQF, OSHA, and Lockout/Tagout compliance

Working Environment

• Cold production areas below 40&degree;F
• Standing for extended periods
• Frequent lifting, pushing, pulling, bending, and twisting
• Overtime and weekend availability as needed
• Fast-paced production environment

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• PTO and Vacation
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Performance-based bonus potential
• Career growth opportunities

How to Apply

If this sounds like a fit, apply directly on Indeed, or reach out via phone or email for more details.