Plant Reliability & Facilities Supervisor

National Metalwares Manufacturing

Aurora, IL

JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Blueprints, Budget Management, Coaching, Construction, Continuous Improvement, Dental Insurance, Diversity, Electrical Wiring, Electricity, Equipment Maintenance/Repair, Establish Priorities, Facilities Management, Hazardous Materials Clean-Up, High Voltage (HV), Hydraulic Engineering, Identify Issues, Leadership, Maintain Compliance, Maintenance Services, Manufacturing, Operational Support, People Management, Preventative Maintenance, Problem Solving Skills, Project Tracking, Project/Program Management, Request for Proposals (RFP), Resource Management, Safety/Work Safety, Team Building, Team Lead/Manager, Team Player, Technical Presentation, Time Management, Vision Plan
LOCATION
Aurora, IL
POSTED
Today

About the Role

As the Plant Reliability & Facilities Supervisor, you are the guardian of uptime and safety across our manufacturing site. You’ll lead a multi-skilled maintenance and tool room team to keep equipment, the building, and the grounds operating dependably and compliantly.

A Day in the Life

  • Kickoff: Host a morning huddle to align priorities, distribute work, and confirm preventive maintenance tasks for the day.
  • Walkthroughs: Tour production and facilities areas, inspecting equipment and the efficient use of plant space and utilities.
  • PM Leadership: Drive the site’s preventive maintenance program—scheduling, verifying completion, and adjusting frequencies to meet reliability goals.
  • Compliance First: Oversee proper hazardous waste handling and disposal, and serve as the point of contact with public utility, environmental, and energy agencies.
  • Project Oversight: Review construction and installation work, ensuring strict adherence to specifications. Prepare and coordinate specifications, RFPs, contracts, and supporting documents.
  • Space Planning: Partner with stakeholders on building space allocation, layout changes, and communication services to support operations.
  • Hands-On Support: When needed, jump in to assist with facilities equipment repairs and preventive maintenance.
  • People & Performance: Interview, hire, train, coach, and evaluate technicians; recognize great work and address performance issues promptly.

What You’ll Lead

  • Supervise personnel across the Maintenance Department and Tool Room.
  • Plan, assign, and direct daily work; set priorities and allocate resources.
  • Appraise performance, reward achievements, and administer discipline when appropriate.
  • Address employee concerns and resolve issues constructively.

Core Competencies

  • Project Management: Deliver projects on time and on budget; communicate scope and changes clearly.
  • People Leadership: Be accessible, set expectations, delegate effectively, and elevate team capability.
  • Planning & Organizing: Prioritize well, use time efficiently, and coordinate schedules and resources.
  • Communication & Teamwork: Speak and write clearly; present technical and numerical data effectively; build strong team morale and collaboration.
  • Problem Solving & Judgment: Analyze issues, develop options, decide with sound reasoning, and act decisively.
  • Innovation: Offer creative ideas and improvements to processes, equipment reliability, and workflows.
  • Ethics, Diversity & Professionalism: Model integrity, respect, and accountability; support a harassment-free workplace and organizational policies.
  • Quality & Safety: Champion accuracy, continuous improvement, and safe work practices; address unsafe conditions immediately.
  • Work Ethic: Adapt to change, be dependable with strong attendance, and meet or exceed productivity expectations.

Technical Proficiency

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

Benefits & Work Location

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

Work Location: In person

About the Company

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National Metalwares Manufacturing