Shift Maintenance Supervisor

Company: Highland Baking Company
Location: Northbrook
Posted on: January 15, 2026

Job Description:

Job Description Job Description Highland Baking Co. seeks a skilled Shift Maintenance Supervisor to oversee and coordinate our maintenance team in Northbrook, IL. The ideal candidate will lead by example, ensuring plant productivity and safety while maintaining equipment to the highest standards. If you are a results-driven individual with strong technical and leadership skills, apply now to join Highland Baking Co. as our next Maintenance Supervisor! Key Responsibilities: Collaborate with departments including sanitation, production, and quality assurance to resolve maintenance-related issues affecting productivity. Spend 90% of the time on the floor, conducting inspections and addressing maintenance needs to improve line efficiency. Coordinate the activities of the maintenance team, assign tasks, and ensure timely completion. Perform and inspect repairs on mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems. Train and mentor the maintenance team on troubleshooting and equipment setup. Use Upkeep software to track maintenance activities and report progress. Maintain inventory of parts and materials, and forecast orders for critical supplies. Weld mild steel and stainless steel, troubleshoot drives, and use HMI screens for adjustments. Ensure compliance with food safety, quality standards, and safety protocols, including Lock Out Tag Out (LOTO) procedures. Support the company’s food safety initiative and ensure compliance with SQF, OSHA, FDA, HACCP, and EPA regulations. Qualifications: Strong knowledge of mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems in industrial settings. Proficiency with maintenance management software (Upkeep). Excellent leadership and problem-solving skills. Ability to read and understand schematics and mechanical drawings. Flexibility to work weekends and holidays as needed. Minimum of 2 years of supervisory experience in industrial operations or maintenance. Education & Experience: Proven leadership in industrial operations or maintenance, minimum 3 years Strong mechanical and electrical knowledge. Physical Requirements: The position requires regular physical activity, such as reaching, bending, twisting, squatting, lifting up to 50 lbs, and walking/standing within and around the site for a minimum of 8-12 hours daily. Benefits: We offer health insurance, holiday pay, paid vacation, paid sick time, up to 6 weeks of paid medical leave, and two different 401k options. Highland Baking Company is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

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