Maintenance Supervisor

Job Description:

Illinois Tool Works Inc. (NYSE: ITW) is a global Fortune 200 diversified manufacturing company that delivers specialized expertise, innovative thinking, and value-added products to meet critical customer needs in a variety of industries. With approximately 15 billion dollars in global revenues, operates 7 major segments with businesses in 52 countries that employ approximately 45,000 women and men. These talented people, many of whom have specialized engineering or scientific expertise, contribute to our global leadership in innovation. We are proud of our broad portfolio of more than 19,000 granted and pending patents.

Division Description

ITW Deltar Fasteners serves all the major OEMs and their tier suppliers with plastic fasteners totaling approximately $200M in revenues. Units include:  Frankfort, IL;  Chippewa Falls, WI and our Commercial Sales and Engineering in Troy, MI. 

The division drives profitability by leveraging its innovative solutions and application engineering.  In addition to ITW’s industry leading research and development capabilities, ITW Deltar Fasteners enhance our customers’ competitive advantage by:

• Maintaining advanced engineering and manufacturing facilities in NA.
• Exchanging product, process and benchmarking information with sister units worldwide.
• Continually improving processes, material and designs to ensure every product exceeds customer specifications while providing unparalleled value.

Position Summary

The Maintenance Supervisor will report to the Reliability Manager and will be responsible for overseeing the maintenance department functions to support the manufacturing processes for product functionality as well as cost efficiency. Includes responsibility to supervise and coordinate day-to-day activities of personal and outside contractors.

Primary Responsibilities

• Daily work schedule for all employees
• Development and performance reviews
• Daily attendance records are maintained
• All paperwork requirements are monitored and assisted in any customer, TS, EHS, or other audits
• Mentor, Document training records, and provide feedback to maintenance personnel to ensure staff are trained, qualified, and improve their skills
• The Maintenance Supervisor position is a hands-on working position that will perform as well as supervise equipment and facilities repairs as needed
• Ensure the maintenance team complies with OSHA and all safety practices in repair and installation. Maintain training records for all items
• Follow safety rules and keep work areas in a clean and orderly condition
• Coordinate work with outside contractors
• Create or assist in maintenance budget, AP planning, and LRP planning
• Parts and supply monitoring
• Parts ordering
• Maintenance team leadership to include hiring, training, and evaluating employee performance
• Develop, implement, and track preventative maintenance programs.
• The supervisor's work schedule often includes a standard 40-hour week but requires flexibility for on-call emergencies related to facility and equipment needs. This may include nights, weekends, and holidays if the facility is running.
• Creation of work instructions and best practices for the maintenance team
• Assist in facility and automation project planning and implementation
• Manage and own the CMMS for the facility (Fiix)
• Other tasks and duties as assigned

Position Skills and Experience Requirements

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• 2 year Associate Degree in Industrial Mechanic/Manufacturing Engineering or equivalent
• Working knowledge of HVAC, Chiller, and Compressed air systems
• Strong analytical and problem solving abilities
• Excellent organization and human relation skills
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Attention to the quality of work detail
• Computer, electrical, electronic, and mechanical skills a plus
• Minimum of 3- 5 years of work experience or exposure to Automation/Robotics
• Able to function independently, exercising independent judgment and decision making within his/her level of authority
• Hands on experience with PLC equipment
• Hands on experience with operations and programming, robotics, and vision systems

Personal computer literacy/experience, including proficient skills in Microsoft Excel, Outlook, Word, and CMMS systems

Compensation Information:

$102,000-$107,000

ITW is an equal opportunity employer. We value our colleagues’ unique perspectives, experiences and ideas and create workplaces where everyone can develop their careers and perform to their full potential. 

As an equal employment opportunity employer, ITW is committed to equal employment opportunity and fair treatment for employees, beginning with the hiring process and continuing through all aspects of the employment relationship. 

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, age, disability, protected Veteran status or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.