Maintenance Supervisor

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

Life insurance

Short-term disability

401k with match

Paid time off

Tuition assistance

Telemedicine

Job summary

Silgan Containers in Edison, NJ is seeking a Maintenance Supervisor to lead a multi-disciplinary team of technicians. You will oversee preventive maintenance, troubleshoot complex issues, and drive uptime in a high-speed manufacturing environment.

The ideal candidate has 3+ years in supervisory maintenance, strong mechanical/electrical knowledge, and experience with Allen-Bradley PLCs, lean tools, and maintenance software. Excellent communication and problem-solving skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in a technical trade or equivalent.
• 3+ years of maintenance supervision in a high-speed plant.
• Strong knowledge of mechanical/electrical systems and troubleshooting.
• Experience with lean tools (5S) and continuous improvement.
• Proficient in reading electrical blueprints and diagrams.

Responsibilities

• Oversee a team of mechanics, electricians, machinists, millwrights, and operators.
• Schedule maintenance to minimize downtime and maximize throughput.
• Develop preventive and predictive maintenance programs.
• Troubleshoot breakdowns and perform timely repairs.
• Document work, track downtime and costs, and report performance.
• Collaborate on process improvements and cost-saving initiatives.
• Apply SPC concepts to monitor quality and efficiency.

Skills

Team leadership

Communication skills

Problem solving

Lean manufacturing (5S)

Blueprints & schematics

Electrical/mechanical knowledge

Education

Associate degree in technical trades

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Allen-Bradley PLCs

Maintenance management software

Microsoft Office

Job description

## Maintenance SupervisorApply: On Site: Edison, New Jersey: Full time: Posted Today: R8392**Now Hiring a Maintenance Supervisor****Silgan Containers - Edison, NJ** This role is responsible for overseeing the repair and upkeep of all manufacturing equipment, ensuring minimal downtime and maximum productivity. The Maintenance Supervisor will manage a team of maintenance technicians, electricians, machinists, and millwrights while driving safety, efficiency, and continuous improvement across the plant. Ideal candidates may have experience as a Maintenance Supervisor, Maintenance Manager, or similar industrial maintenance leader. **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.**Take the Next Step**Apply now to join Silgan Containers in Edison, NJ, as a Maintenance Supervisor and take the next step in your career.