Maintenance Supervisor

Silgan Plastics • Edison, NJ

25d • $90,400 - $117,500

About The Position

Silgan Containers is hiring a Maintenance Supervisor in Edison, New Jersey, to oversee the repair and upkeep of manufacturing equipment, minimize downtime, and maximize productivity. The supervisor manages maintenance personnel and drives safety, efficiency, and continuous improvement in a production environment. The role includes coordinating maintenance activities, overseeing training and performance evaluations, implementing preventive and predictive maintenance programs, troubleshooting and repairing equipment, maintaining records and reports, and collaborating with production and operations teams on improvements. The listed annual salary range is $90,400–$117,500, with pay 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 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 a culture of 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 and perform timely repairs to minimize production interruptions.
• Document standard work and best practices, maintain accurate records of maintenance activities, and prepare reports on downtime, repair costs, and equipment reliability.
• Collaborate with production and operations management team members to address equipment issues and identify process improvements and cost-saving initiatives.
• Apply statistical process control (SPC) 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, 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, hypertension management, and more.
• 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.

What This Job Offers

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