Maintenance Supervisor

Epsilyte, located in Peru, Illinois, is a leading manufacturer of expandable polystyrene resin (EPS), an advanced material for building insulation, cold-chain packaging, and personal safety equipment. 

Position Overview:

The Maintenance Supervisor drives the success of the site maintenance and reliability program by effectively supervising six mechanics and four electricians, assigning planned work tasks, and recognizing and implementing improvements for the facility. In this role, you must be comfortable with leading daily meetings with the maintenance team, managing contractors, reporting daily on maintenance activities, driving safety culture, and working with all members of operations leadership to complete daily tasks and projects. The ideal candidate is self-motivated, detail-oriented, and an excellent communicator.

Position Duties/Responsibilities:  

• Supervise, direct, coach, plan, and assign work to ten dayshift maintenance technicians
• Ensure maintenance technicians have appropriate resources to complete their tasks in a safe and timely manner
• Review maintenance work orders from the planner, delegate the work to the maintenance staff, and follow up to ensure work orders are completed safely, timely, and accurately
• Communicate with the maintenance planner on work order status and execute with a high sense of urgency
• Coordinate and oversee outside contractors for maintenance projects or emergency repairs
• Follow up on assigned work to confirm proper completion of work and documentation
• Conduct root cause analysis and safety investigations as required
• Provide feedback to the Operations Team on planned work and recommend improvements to achieve reliability targets
• Ensure compliance with all Company and Environmental, Health, and Safety policies
• Be a role model for and advance the Epsilyte Life Critical Safety Rules and Code of Conduct
• Coach and mentor your team. Plan, assign, and direct work. Provide training. Evaluate employee job performance, recognizing individual and team performance
• Schedule & approve timekeeping for maintenance technicians, including review of vacation requests & maintaining an accurate vacation calendar
• Other duties as assigned or interested

Qualifications:  

• Educational Background: Technical certificate in Industrial Maintenance and/or associate degree  
• Experience: At least 3 years of industrial maintenance experience is required.  Previous supervisor experience, preferably with a represented workforce
• Technical Knowledge: Familiarity with industrial maintenance techniques
• Safety Focus: A solid understanding of maintenance, engineering and safety practices
• Leadership Skills: Ability to coordinate, train, and motivate hourly employees and contractors
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Must have basic mathematical and problem-solving skills to generate and maintain departmental reports
• Project Management: Competence in estimating, planning, and scheduling work orders while managing budgets and costs
• Team Player: A collaborative spirit to support maintenance teams and work well with colleagues
• Basic PC skills are required, with proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite strongly preferred

Preferred Qualifications:  

• Bachelor's degree in mechanical, electrical, or chemical engineering is preferred, but we welcome candidates with relevant trades experience (millwright, electrician, etc.)
• Working knowledge of chemical plant production and processing equipment
• 5+ years of Mechanical Maintenance experience in an industrial manufacturing facility
• Knowledge of NFPA 70E Arc Flash program and OSHA regulations and standards
• Working knowledge of the following: Reading blueprints, mechanical systems, HVAC and boilers, PLCs, basic and high voltage electrical systems
• Knowledge and skills in the technologies of general construction, electrical systems, electronic systems, microprocessors, mechanical systems (e.g., production/process, refrigeration, boilers, HVAC, hydraulics, and pneumatics), and computerized maintenance management systems

Other Considerations:  

• 1st Shift 4x10 work schedule. Maintenance work shift schedule is Monday through Thursday, 6 am – 4:30 pm. Ability and flexibility to work over 40 hours per week, weekends, and holidays when required. Must be capable and willing to work any shift and be on 24-hour call for emergency situations as necessary
• Physical ability to work around and on industrial equipment, including frequent climbing of stairs and ladders
• Willingness to work around chemicals, dust, and other substances; ability to wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) in designated areas (hard hat, safety glasses, gloves, heeled boots and hearing protection). May be required to be clean-shaven if required to use a respirator
• This role is subject to the Transportation Workers Identification Credentialing rule or "TWIC" and requires a successful candidate to obtain a TWIC identification badge, allowing for unescorted access to the facility
• This role is not eligible for work visa sponsorship

Wage and Benefits Transparency:  

The final base pay offer for this position will be determined by individual factors such as location, external market factors, internal equity, and the candidate’s job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. The base salary range for this position is $90,000 to $115,000 per year. 

This role is eligible for benefits, annual bonuses, and profit-sharing.

Epsilyte provides the following benefits options:

• Paid Time Off: Balance life and work with vacation and personal leave
• Family Sick Leave: Paid sick leave for absences due to illness, injury, or medical appointments of a family member; up to 40 hours per year
• Healthcare Insurance Benefits: Options for affordable medical, prescription drug, dental, and vision, along with additional insurance options within the first 30 days of hire
• Retirement Plan: 401(k) with 100% company match up to 6% of eligible compensation and a separate annual profit-sharing contribution of 5% of base salary (minimum) up to 10% based on company performance with immediate vesting.
• Life and disability coverage: Company-provided short-term disability and $50,000 life/AD&D policy; LTD and additional life insurance available for you and your family
• Paid Parental Leave: Four weeks of additional paid time off with your child after birth, adoption, or foster placement, irrespective of gender
• Compassionate Care Leave: Paid and unpaid time off for bereavement following the loss of a loved one and other life-altering events  

Reports To: Reliability & Maintenance Manager – Peru, IL

About Epsilyte:

Epsilyte LLC is one of North America’s leading expandable polystyrene resin (EPS) producers. We are a rapidly growing company of scale focused on solving customer needs for efficient, high R-value EPS. This includes reducing energy usage in buildings, ensuring safe and healthy food through innovative packaging technology, and participating in infrastructure investment in the United States and abroad. Our vision is to improve society through our high value, insulative products responsibly and sustainably. We are headquartered in The Woodlands, Texas, and have manufacturing operations in Illinois, Ohio, and Montreal, Quebec. Learn more at https://epsilyte.com. 

About Peru, Illinois:

Peru is located in north central Illinois near the crossroads of Interstate 80 and Interstate 39, alongside the Illinois River, close to Starved Rock State Park, and 90 miles southwest of downtown Chicago. Known as the Illinois Valley, the local area contains vibrant communities and a high quality of life. Made up of 24 cities and villages in three counties, the area offers ample outdoor activities, a traditional midwestern lifestyle, and access to Chicago and all that it has. A diverse economy, low cost of living, a creative culture, and a well-educated population define the Illinois Valley. Visit www.ivaced.org for more information.