Mgr, Operations

Merck•Rahway, NJ

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Are you looking for an exciting opportunity with a rapidly growing pharmaceutical manufacturer? If so, then this is the opportunity for you! The Maintenance Supervisor oversees maintenance and repair activities across the Rahway site, with a primary focus on facilities and utilities systems and equipment. Supervised trades include pipefitters, millwrights, electricians, instrument technicians, and HVAC technicians. The Maintenance Supervisor is responsible for the safe, high‑quality, and timely completion of maintenance work. Key responsibilities include managing trade attendance, assigning scheduled work orders, issuing and signing work permits, supporting energy isolation/equipment clearance/lockout-tagout activities, tracking work order progress, and ensuring accurate and complete work order documentation in the computerized maintenance management system (CMMS). This role operates in a fast‑paced environment and requires balancing workload against changing business priorities.

Requirements

10+ years of experience in an applicable trade (pipefitting/plumbing, electrical, millwright, HVAC)
Experience supervising trades in an industrial environment.
cGMP Compliance
Leadership
Maintenance Management
Management Process
Operational Efficiency
People Leadership
Production Scheduling
Safety Compliance
System Maintenance
Training and Development

Nice To Haves

Vocational or technical school certification is preferred.
Strong electrical background preferred.

Responsibilities

Lead and manage the performance, behavior, and safety/training compliance of the trades team in a union environment. Collaborate with the union timekeeper to manage overtime.
Take ownership of assigned areas by proactively identifying issues, developing solutions, and driving them to completion.
Partner with planners to: Identify and specify equipment, Develop repair plans, Ensure required parts, tools, and resources are available, Verify that work is completed in accordance with site and company standards.
Interface with internal customers to: Accurately and promptly characterize problems, Develop and implement effective solutions, Communicate status and progress in a clear and timely manner.
Coordinate with other trades and area supervisors to obtain support and transfer work as needed.
Manage team training schedule, attendance and performance to maintain compliance with company policies.
Complete and close work orders, including those governed by strict GMP procedures and documentation requirements.