2nd Shift Maintenance Supervisor
Chicago, IL
$120,000 - $125,000 Base + Additional Earnings Potential
2nd Shift | 2:30/2:45 PM – 11:00 PM
Direct Hire
An established and highly recognized manufacturer in the Chicago area is seeking a hands-on 2nd Shift Maintenance Supervisor to lead a skilled union maintenance team in a high-volume industrial manufacturing environment.
This opportunity became available due to an internal promotion and offers strong long-term stability, growth potential, and the chance to work in a fast-paced operation with complex automated production equipment.
Position Overview
The Maintenance Supervisor will lead 10-15 union maintenance mechanics on 2nd shift and play a critical role in keeping operations running efficiently, safely, and reliably. This individual will manage maintenance scheduling, oversee preventive maintenance programs, respond to production issues, coordinate planned shutdowns, and navigate an active union environment.
This is a highly visible leadership role requiring both strong technical expertise and proven union leadership experience.
Key Responsibilities
- Supervise and lead 10-15 union maintenance mechanics on 2nd shift
- Manage daily maintenance schedules and production support activities
- Drive preventive maintenance (PM) programs and equipment reliability initiatives
- Troubleshoot complex electrical and mechanical issues
- Enter and manage purchase orders and maintenance documentation
- Lead and coordinate 6 planned shutdown periods annually
- Enforce safety, GMP, and operational standards
- Handle union grievances and maintain effective labor relations
- Collaborate closely with production, engineering, and plant leadership
Required Qualifications
- 5+ years of Maintenance Supervisory experience in a unionized manufacturing environment
- Strong experience handling union grievances and labor relations
- Expert-level electrical and mechanical troubleshooting skills
- Experience reading electrical blueprints, diagrams, and PLC programs
- Strong mechanical knowledge including power transmission, fabrication, and machine design
- Ability to work 2nd shift (2:30/2:45 PM – 11:00 PM)
- Ability to work approximately 5-6 Saturdays per year during planned shutdowns
Preferred Qualifications
- Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Maintenance, or related field
- Experience with CMMS and ERP systems (SAP, Oracle, or similar)
- Background in food, chemical, pharmaceutical, steel, or heavy industrial manufacturing
Ideal Candidate Profile
- Calm under pressure and highly organized
- Strong communicator and team leader
- Comfortable operating in an active union environment
- Hands-on leadership style
- Proactive and detail-oriented
- Able to step in and support the team during shutdowns and critical repairs
Compensation & Benefits
- Base salary: $120K-$125K
- Additional earnings potential up to ~$135K with scheduled Saturday work
- Stable, long-established manufacturing organization
- Strong growth and advancement opportunities
- Collaborative and highly visible leadership environment
If you are a strong maintenance leader with union experience and both electrical and mechanical expertise, we encourage you to apply.
