3rd Shift Maintenance Supervisor - PLC-Driven Food Manufacturing

BlackRock Resources, LLC; Piscataway Township (NJ); On-site; USD 80,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

BlackRock Resources, LLC is seeking a Maintenance Supervisor for the 3rd shift in the Piscataway, NJ area. The role offers direct hire and a salary range of $80,000–$85,000.

Qualified candidates will have 3–5+ years of manufacturing maintenance experience, strong troubleshooting skills, and leadership ability to guide a team in a fast-paced environment. PLCs and automated equipment experience are preferred.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; technical degree or additional technical training preferred.
• 3–5+ years of maintenance experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Previous maintenance supervisory or leadership experience preferred.
• Strong electrical and mechanical troubleshooting skills.
• Experience with PLC controls and automated production equipment.
• Ability to read electrical schematics, mechanical drawings, and manuals.
• Experience with preventive and predictive maintenance programs.
• Food or beverage manufacturing experience preferred.
• Able to work in a fast-paced, high-speed production environment.
• Strong leadership, communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule including nights, weekends, and overtime.
• Must be willing to work off shift (3rd).

Responsibilities

• Supervise maintenance activities on the 3rd shift in a large food manufacturing setting.
• Coordinate maintenance planning and downtime to support high-speed production.
• Read and interpret electrical schematics and equipment manuals; troubleshoot issues.
• Lead a team, communicate priorities, and enforce safety and quality standards.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Organizational skills

Problem solving

Education

High school diploma or GED

Technical degree or training preferred

Tools

PLC controls

Automated production equipment

Electrical schematics

Job description

BlackRock Resources, LLC is seeking a Maintenance Supervisor for the 3rd shift in the Piscataway, NJ area. The role offers direct hire and a salary range of $80,000–$85,000.

Qualified candidates will have 3–5+ years of manufacturing maintenance experience, strong troubleshooting skills, and leadership ability to guide a team in a fast-paced environment. PLCs and automated equipment experience are preferred.