2nd Shift Maintenance Leader — Hands-On, Plant Uptime

The Judge Group; Edison (NJ); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401k plan

Dental & Vision

Job summary

The Judge Group is assisting a client near Edison, NJ in finding a hands-on Maintenance Manager for 2nd shift to lead maintenance technicians and oversee preventive maintenance programs. This floor-focused role demands strong leadership, troubleshooting skills, and a commitment to safety and continuous improvement.

The successful candidate will develop work schedules, drive equipment uptime, and ensure compliance with regulatory requirements while operating in a fast-paced industrial

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of experience maintaining industrial processing or manufacturing equipment, or equivalent military maintenance experience.
• Minimum 2 years of supervisory or team leadership experience.
• Strong experience working with 480V electrical systems.
• Proven ability to troubleshoot equipment in a fast-paced production environment.
• Experience responding to urgent equipment and facility issues.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and support a team of maintenance technicians and facility support staff
• Manage and maintain preventive maintenance programs
• Assist technicians with troubleshooting and diagnosing equipment issues
• Monitor repair quality and equipment performance
• Coordinate facility and building maintenance activities
• Develop schedules and priorities to maximize equipment uptime and operational efficiency
• Ensure a clean, safe, and organized work environment
• Enforce safety policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements
• Serve as the acting maintenance leader when the Maintenance Manager is unavailable

Skills

Supervisory leadership

Industrial maintenance

Electrical systems (480V)

Troubleshooting

Preventive maintenance

Job description

The Judge Group is assisting a client near Edison, NJ in finding a hands-on Maintenance Manager for 2nd shift to lead maintenance technicians and oversee preventive maintenance programs. This floor-focused role demands strong leadership, troubleshooting skills, and a commitment to safety and continuous improvement.

The successful candidate will develop work schedules, drive equipment uptime, and ensure compliance with regulatory requirements while operating in a fast-paced industrial