Job Description
Job Description
Maintenance Supervisor / Manager
Employment Type: Direct Hire
Number of Direct Reports: 1 (with more to follow)
Salary Range: $90,000 - $100,000
Work Schedule: Onsite Monday through Friday; 6a to 4p
Are you a skilled maintenance professional with a passion for food manufacturing and a track record of driving operational excellence? Join our dynamic team in Bartlett, Illinois, as our Maintenance Supervisor/Manager. In this pivotal role, you'll oversee all maintenance activities, ensuring our production lines run safely, efficiently, and reliably in a fast-paced, food-safe environment. Lead a dedicated team of technicians and collaborate across departments to maximize equipment uptime, implement preventive maintenance strategies, and support our commitment to quality and safety. Your expertise will directly impact our ability to deliver fresh, top-quality produce to customers while maintaining compliance with food safety standards and safety regulations.
Bring your hands-on experience, technical troubleshooting skills, and leadership talent to make a real difference in a food manufacturing setting.
Required Skills:
- Background with Implementing a Preventative Maintenance Program (PM)
- Minimum of 5 years in industrial maintenance within food processing, refrigerated food manufacturing, or packaging environments
- At least 2 years in a supervisory or management role overseeing maintenance teams
- Proven experience implementing or managing preventive maintenance programs using platforms like UpKeep, MaintainX, Fiix, eMaint, SAP PM, MVP Plant, or similar
- Strong mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic, and troubleshooting abilities
- Knowledge of GMPs, HACCP, SQF, GFSI compliance, and food safety standards
- Ability to interpret equipment manuals, electrical schematics, and preventive maintenance instructions
- Excellent leadership, communication, planning, and follow-up skills
- Capable of working in wet, refrigerated, and fast-paced environments with urgent repair needs
Nice to Have Skills:
- Experience with fresh-cut produce, packaging lines, weigh scales, VFFS equipment, conveyors, metal detection, and case packing
- Knowledge of refrigeration systems, compressors, HVAC, and water systems
- Support for SQF, FDA audits, or third-party food safety inspections
- Technical certifications such as OSHA 10/30, CMRP, electrical, welding, refrigeration, PLC skills
- Bilingual English/Spanish communication skills
Preferred Education and Experience:
- Technical diploma, associate’s or bachelor’s degree in mechanical, electrical, or industrial technology preferred
- Prior experience supporting fresh-cut, produce processing, or refrigerated food manufacturing environments
Other Requirements:
- Ability to work on the production floor, support off-shift activities, and respond promptly to urgent equipment issues
- Comfortable working in a refrigerated, wet environment with moving machinery and sanitation activities
- Willingness to support safety programs and maintain compliance with OSHA and food safety standards
Join us in ensuring our state-of-the-art facility operates at peak performance while maintaining the highest safety and quality standards. If you're ready to lead a vital maintenance team in a thriving food manufacturing environment, apply now and take the next step in your career!
About Trova Advisory Group
Trova Advisory Group specializes in delivering a comprehensive array of staffing solutions tailored to meet the diverse needs of businesses across multiple sectors. Our expertise spans clerical, administrative, financial, and professional roles, offered through flexible arrangements including temporary, temp-to-hire, and direct hire services.
We pride ourselves on providing top-tier talent solutions that empower organizations to thrive in today’s competitive market.
Trova Advisory Group is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected status. We are committed to fostering an inclusive workplace where all individuals are welcomed and supported.
If you require reasonable accommodation during the application or interview process, please contact us at recruiters@gotrova.com. Include the nature of your request and your contact information.
Trova Advisory Group offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical and dental options for all eligible employees.
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