Maintenance Supervisor - Edison, NJ
About The Position
The Maintenance Supervisor oversees the repair and upkeep of manufacturing equipment to minimize downtime and maximize productivity. The role manages maintenance technicians and other skilled plant personnel while promoting safety, efficiency, teamwork, accountability, and continuous improvement in a production environment. It is based on-site in Edison, New Jersey. The supervisor coordinates maintenance work, develops preventive and predictive maintenance programs, addresses equipment breakdowns, and maintains documentation and performance reports. The role collaborates with production and operations management to resolve equipment issues and identify process improvements and cost-saving opportunities. It also applies statistical process control methods and stays current with manufacturing machinery and maintenance practices. The position offers a stated annual salary range of $90,400–$117,500, based on experience, education, skills, and technical abilities.
Requirements
- Associate degree from a technical trade school, or a high school diploma or GED and at least 3 years of relevant maintenance experience.
- At least 3 years of industrial maintenance supervision experience in a high-speed manufacturing environment.
- Strong knowledge of industrial mechanical and electrical systems, manufacturing equipment, and machine troubleshooting.
- Ability to work in a lean manufacturing environment using tools such as 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 written and verbal communication skills.
- Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
- Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple priorities.
- Proficiency in maintenance management software and Microsoft Office Suite.
Responsibilities
- Oversee, guide, and train mechanics, electricians, machinists, millwrights, and machine operators; conduct performance evaluations.
- Promote adherence to safety standards and company policies, and foster a culture of safety, accountability, continuous improvement, and teamwork.
- Schedule and coordinate maintenance activities to minimize downtime and maximize production throughput and efficiency.
- Develop and implement preventive and predictive maintenance programs.
- Troubleshoot mechanical and electrical equipment malfunctions, respond to breakdowns, and perform timely repairs.
- Document standard work and best practices, maintain maintenance records, and report on downtime, repair costs, and equipment reliability.
- Collaborate with production and operations management to address equipment issues and identify process improvements and cost-saving initiatives.
- Apply statistical process control methods to monitor, control, and optimize production quality and efficiency.
- Keep up with technological advancements and industry trends in manufacturing machinery and maintenance practices.
Benefits
- Annual merit increases
- Medical insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Prescription drug coverage
- Life insurance
- Short- and long-term disability coverage
- Telemedicine program
- Optional pet insurance
- Health programs for weight loss and management of diabetes, hypertension, and other conditions
- 401(k) plan with a 6% employer match
- Paid time off
- Paid holidays
- Tuition assistance
- Ongoing professional development
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
