Maintenance Supervisor - Edison, NJ

Military Spouse Corporate Career Network • Edison, NJ

4d • Onsite

About The Position

The Maintenance Supervisor oversees the repair and upkeep of manufacturing equipment to minimize downtime and maximize productivity. This role manages a team of maintenance technicians and other plant personnel while promoting safety, efficiency, and continuous improvement. The supervisor coordinates maintenance activities, develops preventive and predictive maintenance programs, troubleshoots and repairs equipment, documents maintenance work, and collaborates with production and operations management on process improvements and cost savings. The position also applies Statistical Process Control methods and keeps current with developments in manufacturing machinery and maintenance practices.

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 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.
• 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 and guide mechanics, electricians, machinists, millwrights, and machine operators.
• Oversee training, conduct performance evaluations, and foster safety, accountability, continuous improvement, and teamwork.
• Ensure adherence to safety standards and company policies.
• 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 accurate maintenance records and prepare reports 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

• Medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage.
• Life insurance and short- and long-term disability coverage.
• Telemedicine program with online medical appointments.
• Optional pet insurance and health programs for weight loss, diabetes, and hypertension management.
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with a 6% dollar-for-dollar employer match.
• Paid time off and paid holidays.
• Tuition assistance and ongoing professional development.
• Annual merit increases.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree