Maintenance Supervisor - Edison, NJ

About the role

This role is responsible for overseeing the repair and upkeep of all manufacturing equipment, ensuring minimal downtime and maximum productivity. The Maintenance Supervisor will manage a team of maintenance technicians, electricians, machinists, and millwrights while driving safety, efficiency, and continuous improvement across the plant.

Location: Edison, NJ (On-Site)

Requisition ID: 486104BR

Responsibilities

• Team Coordination: Oversee and guide a team of mechanics, electricians, machinists, millwrights, and machine operators. Oversee training, conduct performance evaluations, and foster a culture of safety, accountability, continuous improvement, and teamwork.
• Safety and Efficiency: Ensure adherence to safety standards and company policies. Schedule and coordinate maintenance activities to minimize downtime and maximize production throughput and efficiency.
• Preventive Maintenance: Develop and implement preventive and predictive maintenance programs to minimize equipment downtime and optimize manufacturing operations.
• Troubleshooting and Repairs: Address breakdowns promptly, troubleshoot mechanical and electrical equipment malfunctions, and perform timely repairs to minimize production interruptions.
• Documentation and Reporting: Document standard work and best practices, maintain accurate records of maintenance activities, and prepare reports on maintenance performance, including downtime, repair costs, and equipment reliability.
• Process Improvement: Collaborate with production and operations management team members to identify and address equipment issues and explore opportunities for process improvements and cost-saving initiatives.
• Statistical Process Control: Apply SPC methods to monitor, control, and optimize production quality and efficiency.
• Stay Updated: Keep up with technological advancements and industry trends in manufacturing machinery and maintenance practices.

Requirements

• Associate degree from a technical trade school or a high school diploma or GED and 3 or more years of relevant maintenance experience.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in industrial maintenance supervision within a high-speed manufacturing environment.
• Strong knowledge of industrial mechanical and electrical systems, manufacturing equipment, and machine troubleshooting.
• Ability to operate in a lean manufacturing environment using tools like 5S and other continuous improvement methods.
• Extensive experience with Allen-Bradley PLCs and related programming software.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical blueprints, schematics, and diagrams for maintenance tasks.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple priorities.
• Proficiency in maintenance management software and Microsoft Office Suite.

Pay

Salary range: $90,400 - $117,500 per year, based on experience, education, skills, and technical abilities. Excellent pay with annual merit increases.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefit coverage for medical, dental, vision, and prescription drugs, life insurance, and short and long-term disability coverage
• Online medical appointments with telemedicine program
• Options to select additional programs, like pet insurance, or participate in health programs for weight loss, diabetes, hypertension management, and more
• 401k retirement savings plan with a 6 percent employer match, dollar for dollar
• Paid time off and paid holidays
• Tuition assistance and ongoing professional development
• Commitment to safety, teamwork, and continuous improvement in a production environment