Maintenance Supervisor

We are seeking a highly skilled Maintenance Supervisor to join our team at Heidelberg Materials US, Inc. in Thornton, IL.

• Schedule and supervise maintenance teams to ensure equipment meets production requirements.
• Oversee maintenance work performed by internal teams and external contractors to ensure timely and quality completion.
• Manage urgent or breakdown jobs to minimize downtime and maintain equipment availability.
• Develop and motivate direct reports, providing technical assistance to maintenance personnel as needed.
• Coordinate with the Maintenance Department to develop work schedules, equipment usage, and procedures to meet plant goals.
• Prepare estimates for project costs and plant budgets, monitoring material and labor usage to meet productivity and budgetary goals.
• Maintain accurate records of time, work orders, materials, equipment, and other mechanical shop data.
• Determine employee training needs, evaluating skills, safety practices, and behavior to ensure employees possess necessary skills to perform their jobs.
• Plan staff schedules, assigning work and overtime as required to meet maintenance needs.
• Participate in plant projects, providing input on mechanical aspects to ensure tasks are completed in a quality, cost-effective, and timely manner.
• Ensure adherence to plant rules, policies, and health and safety protocols during maintenance activities.
• Provide ongoing maintenance support to the plant, participating in the on-call program and evaluating maintenance incidents after hours and on weekends.
• Ensure maintenance tools and equipment are in good working condition, with adequate stocks of consumables maintained to support scheduled maintenance activities.
• Comply with all Federal, State, and Local regulatory requirements.

• 5 years of mechanical repair and maintenance experience.
• Prior supervisory experience preferred.
• Prior experience working with heavy industrial machinery and equipment.
• Demonstrated ability to lead others with or without direct authority.
• Knowledge or understanding of SAP preferred.
• Working knowledge and technical competency in the cement manufacturing process.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office.
• Effective interpersonal and communication skills.
• Knowledge of MSHA regulations and guidelines.
• Motivation, ability, and willingness to participate in the plant on-call schedule.

We offer a comprehensive compensation and benefits package, which we will discuss further in the hiring process.

No search firms, please.

Heidelberg Materials is a Drug-Free Workplace.

Equal Opportunity Employer - Minority / Female / Veteran / Disabled