Pregis Corporation

Maintenance Supervisor

Pregis Corporation • $90K — $111K *
Elgin, IL 60120In-Person
Manufacturing & Automotive
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • High school diploma or equivalent; technical experience preferred.
  • 3-7 years of maintenance experience with supervisory duties.
  • Strong knowledge of mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems.
  • Experience with Computerized Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS).
  • Understanding of workplace safety regulations and maintenance best practices.
  • Excellent leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

  • Supervise and coordinate daily maintenance activities.
  • Assign work orders and monitor task completion.
  • Develop and implement preventive and predictive maintenance programs.
  • Troubleshoot equipment failures and coordinate repairs.
  • Ensure machinery, systems, and facilities operate efficiently and safely.
  • Manage maintenance schedules to minimize operational disruptions.
  • Train, mentor, and evaluate maintenance technicians.

Benefits

  • Full-time position with a day shift, Monday through Friday.
  • Overtime expected based on business demand.
  • Exposure to a dynamic work environment with opportunities for process improvement.
  • Involvement in managing apprenticeship programs and intern development.
Full Job Description
Summary of Job

The Maintenance Supervisor is responsible for overseeing maintenance operations, ensuring equipment reliability, minimizing downtime, and leading maintenance technicians in the inspection, repair, and preventive maintenance of facilities, machinery, and equipment. This role ensures compliance with safety regulations, quality standards, and company policies while maintaining efficient plant or facility operations. Experience with converting, printing, and extruding equipment and various other ancillary equipment, as well as general repairs to building and grounds. Emphasis on Good analytical skills and ability to source other/outside resources to resolve issues, troubleshoot and repair electrical/electronic and mechanical problems; repairing and replacing faulty components or parts, installing new machines and equipment, maintaining parts and supplies inventories. This position will be responsible to support the plant by maintaining, troubleshooting, repairing, installing, and modifying mechanical, pneumatic and electrical equipment. Including PLC, DCS and multiple systems.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities

  • Supervise and coordinate daily maintenance activities.
  • Assign work orders and monitor task completion.
  • Develop and implement preventive and predictive maintenance programs.
  • Troubleshoot equipment failures and coordinate repairs.
  • Ensure machinery, systems, and facilities operate efficiently and safely.
  • Manage maintenance schedules to minimize operational disruptions.
  • Train, mentor, and evaluate maintenance technicians.
  • Maintain maintenance records, reports, and documentation.
  • Monitor inventory of spare parts, tools, and maintenance supplies.
  • Coordinate with production, operations, and external contractors.
  • Ensure compliance with safety, environmental, and regulatory requirements.
  • Assist in budgeting and controlling maintenance costs.
  • Identify opportunities for process improvement and equipment upgrades.
  • Manage apprenticeship program, intern duties and development.


Competency (Knowledge, skills, and abilities)
  • Ability to take coaching well and communicates respectfully with others
  • Promote positive teamwork culture
  • Ability to effectively and respectfully communicate with team and during shift transition
  • Knowledgeable of safety requirements and guidelines in manufacturing/warehouse environment
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced environment, follow standardized work instructions and adhere to safe work practices in a continuous improvement culture
  • Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operation and maintenance instructions and procedure manuals
  • Ability to write routine reports and correspondence
  • Use Office software and enter work orders in our CMMS software
  • Ability to solve practical problems and deal with variety of concrete variables in situation where limited standardization exists
  • Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form


Environment
  • Exposure to moving equipment
  • Inside work
  • Heat may exceed 90 degrees Fahrenheit
  • Humidity may exceed 80%
  • Noise may exceed 85dB+
  • Personal Protective Equipment required
  • Fumes or airborne particles
  • Toxic or caustic chemicals, work in high, precarious places


Physical Characteristics
  • Standing, walking, climbing and balancing. Stoop, kneel, crouch and crawling


Position Type
  • Full time
  • Day Shift, Monday through Friday
  • Overtime expected per business demand


Education and Experience
  • High school graduate or equivalent. Prior experience in a machine repair and Maintenance Department, or technically oriented position desired.
  • 3-7 years of maintenance experience, including supervisory responsibilities.
  • Strong knowledge of mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems.
  • Experience with Computerized Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS).
  • Understanding of workplace safety regulations and maintenance best practices.
  • Excellent leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills.


Compensation

The listed annualized base pay range is primarily based on analysis of similar positions. Actual base pay could vary and may be above or below the listed range based on factors including but not limited to performance, proficiency and demonstration of competencies required for the role. The base pay is just one component of Pregis's total compensation package. The hourly base pay range for this role is estimated to be $90,000 to $111,600.

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Visit us at www.pregis.com for more information about Pregis LLC

About Pregis Corporation

Pregis Corporation is a global leader in protective packaging materials and automated systems. The company develops innovative solutions that help customers improve product safety, increase efficiency, and reduce waste. Pregis serves a wide range of industries, including food and beverage, healthcare, e-commerce, and industrial manufacturing. The company's products include bubble wrap, foam, paper, and plastic packaging materials, as well as automated packaging systems. Pregis has operations in North America, Europe, and Asia, and is committed to sustainability and environmental responsibility.
Learn more about Pregis Corporation
Size
5,000 employees
Industry
Net Income
$50 million
Founded
1983
5 Year Trend
+5%
Revenue
$1.2 billion
NASDAQ

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