Mgr, Operations

Merck • Rahway, NJ

2d • Onsite

About The Position

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. 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.
• Strong electrical background preferred.

Nice To Haves

• Vocational or technical school certification is 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, and 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, and 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.

Benefits

• medical, dental, vision healthcare and other insurance benefits (for employee and family)
• retirement benefits, including 401(k)
• paid holidays
• vacation
• compassionate and sick days

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: High school or GED