Electro-Mechanical Site Supervisor

Dematic Corp. (ILD-US); Wayne (NJ); On-site; USD 76,000 - 112,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career Development

Competitive compensation & benefits

Pay Transparency

Global opportunities

Job summary

Dematic Corp. in Wayne, NJ is seeking a Site Supervisor for our Resident Maintenance team. The role leads day‑to‑day maintenance and performance of material handling machinery, supported by a designated team.

You will drive equipment reliability, efficiency, and customer satisfaction while shaping the maintenance organization. Ideal candidates bring 5+ years in maintenance/automation, strong PLC and electrical skills, and proven leadership.

Qualifications

• Associate degree or technical degree or equivalent experience.
• Minimum of 5 years in maintenance, automation, or material handling.
• Strong knowledge of maintenance practices and supervision.
• Experience with PLCs, industrial networks, and electrical schematics.
• Lean methodology experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead and direct all functions within the assigned team.
• Resolve operational and technical issues with professional judgment.
• Troubleshoot and resolve equipment reliability problems.
• Develop workflows, responsibilities and reporting structures.
• Participate in budgeting and business planning.
• Communicate process changes to the customer.
• Supervise maintenance metrics and report findings to leadership.

Skills

Maintenance leadership

Team supervision

Electrical troubleshooting

Industrial networks

Lean principles

Microsoft Office

Operations optimization

Education

Associate degree or technical degree

Tools

Allen-Bradley PLC

DeviceNet/PROFIBUS

Servo drives

PC controllers

Job description

Dematic Corp. is seeking a Site Supervisor for our Resident Maintenance team. The Resident Maintenance Site Supervisor is responsible for leading and advising the day-to-day maintenance and performance of machinery used in material movement, supported by their assigned team. This role provides leadership to the maintenance organization and plays a meaningful role in ensuring equipment reliability, operational efficiency, and fostering customer satisfaction. Decisions made in this position can have a moderate to high impact on overall business operations. Location: Wayne, NJ Shift: Day Shift 8am-4:30pm Schedule: Monday-Friday We offer: What We Offer: Career Development Competitive Compensation and Benefits Pay Transparency Global Opportunities Learn More Here: Logistics and Supply Chain Careers at Dematic Dematic provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training. The base pay range for this role is estimated to be $76,000 to $112,000 at the time of posting. Final compensation will be determined by various factors such as work location, education, and experience, knowledge, and skills.

Tasks and Qualifications:

What you will do in this role:

• Lead, coordinate, and provide direction to all functions within the assigned team.
• Apply professional judgment to evaluate and resolve sophisticated and less-defined operational and technical issues.
• Identify, troubleshoot, and resolve sophisticated problems to ensure reliable equipment performance and continuous operations.
• Establish effective workflows, job responsibilities, and reporting structures to improve the efficiency of the team.
• Participate in the development of departmental budgets and business plans.
• Evaluate current methods and procedures and recommend improvements to improve operational efficiency.
• Communicate recommended process and operational changes to the customer.
• Identify resource requirements and develop appropriate business justifications.
• Diagnose and resolve sophisticated technical and functional challenges to support flawless facility operations.
• Supervise maintenance and operational performance and communicate key findings and recommendations to leadership and the customer.

What We Are Looking For:

• Associate’s degree, technical degree, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in a directly related maintenance, automation, or material handling field
• Broad knowledge of maintenance, operations, and supervisory practices.
• Demonstrated experience directing, motivating, mentoring, and managing the performance of maintenance teams.
• Proven track record to handle performance management and disciplinary matters.
• Experience with Allen-Bradley or equivalent PLC control platforms.
• Knowledge of DeviceNet, PROFIBUS, Ethernet, or equivalent industrial communication networks.
• Strong electrical troubleshooting skills, including wiring, AC power, AC motors, electrical drawings/schematics, and control panels.
• Experience with servo drives, PC controllers, DC power supplies, encoders, photo eyes, and other industrial devices.
• Understanding of automated machinery, preferably automated material handling systems.
• Strong mechanical troubleshooting and maintenance experience.
• Knowledge of Lean principles, including 4-Step Problem Solving, Kaizen, 5S, and continuous improvement.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.
• Ability to assess and analyze equipment and team performance data.
• Experience supervising maintenance metrics, equipment faults, and operational data.
• Ability to develop reports, presentations, and communication materials to effectively communicate performance and operational issues.
• Demonstrated progression and success in the maintenance and operation of material handling equipment.

KION brands keep the world moving – globally, regionally, and locally. KION is the Supply Chain Solutions Company. With over 42,000 employees in more than 100 countries, we enable smart, sustainable, and reliable supply chains worldwide - wherever goods are stored, moved, or delivered. KION offers its customers the full spectrum of solutions to make their supply chains future‑ready. Our international brands, Linde Material Handling, STILL, and Baoli and our regional brands, Fenwick and OM, stand for outstanding technological innovation, intelligent automation and service excellence in forklift trucks and warehouse equipment. Dematic complements this expertise with state‑of-the‑art automation technology and AI-supported software solutions that optimize intralogistics across warehousing, production, and distribution. Whether locally or globally – we offer exciting career opportunities in an innovative environment shaped by our core values: Integrity, Collaboration, Courage, and Excellence. Together, we create the magic of supply chain solutions. Joinour team – Pushit forward.