Night Shift Group Leader

The Opportunity

This position works out of our Abbott Park, IL location within the GES Global Engineering Services division. This is an onsite position. The Maintenance Group Leader serves as a hands-on mechanical lead for assigned maintenance mechanics on night shift. The role is 70% hands-on mechanical work and 30% leading and coordinating the group. Reports directly to the Zone Supervisor to support successful night-shift operation and ensure maintenance initiatives and assigned workload are completed.

What You'll Work On

• Maintains a personal mechanical workload and works alongside assigned mechanics.
• Performs building maintenance and general mechanical repairs in support of manufacturing, HVAC, plant operations (utilities / facilities), and general office areas.
• Performs mechanical maintenance and repairs on motors; completes shaft alignments and minor pipe fitting within the individual's training, qualifications, and scope of work.
• Conducts job site visits and reviews work requests to determine exact job requirements, identify mechanical problems, and establish the appropriate repair approach.
• Identifies, communicates, and obtains the parts, materials, and tools needed for assigned repairs.
• Completes assigned mechanical work safely and on time, checks repair quality and equipment function, and accurately documents work performed and any remaining follow-up needs.
• Uses field experience to identify recurring mechanical problems and improve work methods.
• Performs hands-on work supporting maintenance initiatives and special projects assigned by the Zone Supervisor.

Leading and Coordinating the Group - 30%

• Conducts the Daily Business Review (DBR) with assigned mechanics to review key performance indicators (KPIs), workload completion and performance, outstanding work, and barriers.
• Reviews work orders and shift documentation for accuracy and completeness, including work performed, labor recorded, job status, and follow-up needs.
• Reviews night-shift priorities and workload with the Zone Supervisor.
• Coordinates daily assignments and resources for assigned trades based on job requirements, skills, availability, and operational needs.
• Keeps workload flowing by checking job readiness, coordinating parts and tools, monitoring progress, and addressing delays.
• Escalates resource shortages and priority conflicts to the Zone Supervisor.
• Provides mechanical technical guidance, coaching, mentoring, and on-the-job training.
• Provides night-shift support with Utilities Operations and the COR team to monitor operating conditions, address maintenance needs, and communicate conditions that could affect safe and functional operation.
• Communicates work status to customers and affected work groups.
• Provides the Zone Supervisor and incoming shift with a clear handoff of completed work, open issues, equipment status, and remaining workload.
• Reinforces safety requirements, Company quality systems and standards, and applicable regulatory requirements.
• Monitors work quality and timely completion, and escalates safety, quality, or performance concerns to the Zone Supervisor.

Scope

Accountable for completing mechanical assignments while coordinating work, maintaining accurate documentation, and supporting completion of night-shift maintenance initiatives. Works under the direction of the Zone Supervisor. Provides day-to-day work coordination and technical guidance; escalates matters requiring supervisory decisions or additional resources.