Maintenance Supervisor

Silgan Containers•Edison, NJ

27d•$90,400 - $117,500•Onsite

About The Position

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. Ideal candidates may have experience as a Maintenance Supervisor, Maintenance Manager, or similar industrial maintenance leader.

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.

Responsibilities

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.
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 to minimize equipment downtime and optimize manufacturing operations.
Address breakdowns promptly, 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 maintenance performance, including downtime, repair costs, and equipment reliability.
Collaborate with production and operations management team members to identify and address equipment issues and explore opportunities for process improvements and cost-saving initiatives.
Apply 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

Excellent pay with annual merit increases
Comprehensive benefit coverage for medical, dental, vision, and prescription drugs
Life insurance
Short and long-term disability coverage
Online medical appointments with our telemedicine program
Pet insurance
Health programs for weight loss, diabetes, hypertension management
401k retirement savings plan with a 6 percent employer match, dollar for dollar
Paid time off
Paid holidays
Tuition assistance
Ongoing professional development