3rd Shift Packaging Maintenance Supervisor

PDI; Orangeburg (NY); On-site; USD 75,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental & Vision

401(k) with company match

Life insurance

FSAs

Disability benefits

EAP

Paid leave

Job summary

PDI is seeking a Maintenance Supervisor for the 3rd shift (Sun.–Thurs., 11:00pm–7:30am) to lead 10–20 union associates on packaging lines. The role focuses on minimizing downtime while upholding safety, quality, and productivity standards in a fast-paced packaging environment.

Ideal candidates bring 5+ years of supervision in manufacturing and hands-on packaging equipment experience, with bilingual Spanish being a plus. SQL-related or PLC experience is preferred for troubleshooting complex lines.

Qualifications

• College or trade school graduate, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 5+ years of supervisory experience in a comparable manufacturing environment.
• 3+ years hands-on experience with packaging equipment.
• Ability to perform in a fast-paced 24-hour manufacturing environment.
• Bilingual Spanish preferred; PLC experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Direct and coordinate the mechanical and electrical integrity of the assigned machine group to meet company production goals.
• Communicate and report daily with the Maintenance Manager and Production Manager.
• Be actively present on the production floor, routinely checking production lines and all required documentation throughout the shift.
• Ensure that preventive maintenance (PM) and unscheduled work tickets are completed, or that plans for completion are clearly established.
• Verify that machines are ready for start-up in accordance with production schedules.
• Complete end-of-shift reports and ensure line reports and batch records are properly documented.

Skills

Team leadership

Bilingual Spanish (preferred)

PLC experience (preferred)

24-hour operation mindset

Education

College/Trade school graduate

Tools

Packaging equipment operation

Job description

PDI is seeking a Maintenance Supervisor for the 3rd shift (Sun.–Thurs., 11:00pm–7:30am) to lead 10–20 union associates on packaging lines. The role focuses on minimizing downtime while upholding safety, quality, and productivity standards in a fast-paced packaging environment.

Ideal candidates bring 5+ years of supervision in manufacturing and hands-on packaging equipment experience, with bilingual Spanish being a plus. SQL-related or PLC experience is preferred for troubleshooting complex lines.