Maintenance Supervisor

silgancontainers; Edison (NJ); On-site; USD 90,000 - 118,000; Full time

Job summary

Silgan Containers in Edison, NJ is seeking a Maintenance Supervisor to lead a team of technicians in a fast-paced, high-speed manufacturing environment. The role emphasizes safety, reliability, and continuous improvement, with a focus on preventive maintenance and efficient production.

You will coordinate a diverse crew, ensure adherence to standards, develop maintenance programs, troubleshoot issues, and drive cost-saving initiatives while maintaining strong documentation and reporting

Qualifications

• Associate degree or high school diploma with 3+ years of maintenance experience.
• 3+ years of industrial maintenance supervision in a high-speed manufacturing environment.
• Strong knowledge of mechanical and electrical systems; able to read electrical blueprints.
• Experience with Lean/5S in a manufacturing setting.
• Extensive experience with Allen-Bradley PLCs and related programming software.
• Proficiency with maintenance management software and MS Office.

Responsibilities

• Oversee a team of mechanics, electricians, machinists, millwrights, and operators.
• Schedule maintenance activities to minimize downtime and maximize throughput.
• Develop and implement preventive and predictive maintenance programs.
• Troubleshoot breakdowns and perform timely repairs to reduce production interruptions.
• Document standard work and maintenance reports on downtime, costs, and reliability.
• Collaborate to identify process improvements and cost-saving opportunities.
• Apply SPC methods to monitor production quality and efficiency.
• Stay updated on technology advances and industry trends in maintenance.

Skills

Reading electrical blueprints

Problem-solving

Analytical skills

Excellent communication

Ability to work under pressure

Lean manufacturing / 5S

Education

Associate degree in technical field

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Allen-Bradley PLCs

Allen-Bradley programming software

Maintenance management software

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Now Hiring a Maintenance Supervisor

Silgan Containers - Edison, NJ

Why Join Silgan?

At Silgan, you'll find stability, growth, and a company culture built on safety and innovation. As a Maintenance Supervisor in Edison, NJ, you can expect:

• Excellent pay with annual merit increases. Salary range is $90,400 - $117,500 per year. Salary is based on your experience, education, skills, and technical abilities.
• Comprehensive benefit coverage for medical, dental, vision, and prescription drugs, life insurance, and short and long-term disability coverage, plus online medical appointments with our telemedicine program.
• Options to select additional programs, like pet insurance, or participate in health programs for weight loss, diabetes, hypertension management, and more.
• 401k retirement savings plan with a 6 percent employer match, dollar for dollar.
• Paid time off and paid holidays.
• Tuition assistance and ongoing professional development.
• Commitment to safety, teamwork, and continuous improvement in a production environment.

What You Will Do as a Maintenance Supervisor

• Team Coordination: Oversee and guide a team of mechanics, electricians, machinists, millwrights, and machine operators. Oversee training, conduct performance evaluations, and foster a culture of safety, accountability, continuous improvement, and teamwork.
• Safety and Efficiency: Ensure adherence to safety standards and company policies. Schedule and coordinate maintenance activities to minimize downtime and maximize production throughput and efficiency.
• Preventive Maintenance: Develop and implement preventive and predictive maintenance programs to minimize equipment downtime and optimize manufacturing operations.
• Troubleshooting and Repairs: Address breakdowns promptly, troubleshoot mechanical and electrical equipment malfunctions, and perform timely repairs to minimize production interruptions.
• Documentation and Reporting: Document standard work and best practices, maintain accurate records of maintenance activities, and prepare reports on maintenance performance, including downtime, repair costs, and equipment reliability.
• Process Improvement: Collaborate with production and operations management team members to identify and address equipment issues and explore opportunities for process improvements and cost‑saving initiatives.
• Statistical Process Control: Apply SPC methods to monitor, control, and optimize production quality and efficiency.
• Stay Updated: Keep up with technological advancements and industry trends in manufacturing machinery and maintenance practices.

What You Bring

• Associate degree from a technical trade school or a high school diploma or GED and 3 or more years of relevant maintenance experience.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in industrial maintenance supervision within a high-speed manufacturing environment.
• Strong knowledge of industrial mechanical and electrical systems, manufacturing equipment, and machine troubleshooting.
• Ability to operate in a lean manufacturing environment using tools like 5S and other continuous improvement methods.
• Extensive experience with Allen-Bradley PLCs and related programming software.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical blueprints, schematics, and diagrams for maintenance tasks.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple priorities.
• Proficiency in maintenance management software and Microsoft Office Suite.

LIMITATIONS AND DISCLAIMER

The above job description is meant to describe the general nature and level of work being performed; it is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required for the position.

All job requirements are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health and safety of themselves or other employees.

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform other job-related duties requested by their supervisor in compliance with Federal and State Laws.

Requirements are representative of minimum levels