Maintenance Supervisor

NOVOLEX; Elizabeth (NJ); On-site; USD 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a proactive Maintenance Supervisor to lead a dynamic team in ensuring the optimal performance of mechanical and electrical systems. This role involves planning maintenance tasks, supervising repairs, and enforcing safety protocols within a fast-paced environment. The ideal candidate will have a strong mechanical background, excellent communication skills, and the ability to motivate a team. Join a company committed to innovation and sustainability, where your expertise will contribute to the success of essential operations and plant improvements.

Qualifications

• 1-3+ years of supervisory experience in maintenance.
• High School Graduate or GED required; College Degree a plus.

Responsibilities

• Plan and implement maintenance assignments and improvements.
• Supervise repair services on electrical equipment and instrumentation.
• Enforce safety standards and provide training to staff.

Skills

Mechanical skills

Electrical principles

Communication skills

Team-oriented

Self-motivated

Education

High School Graduate or GED

College Degree

Tools

CMMS (PMC)

PLC

Electrical equipment

Job description

Novolex is a leader in packaging innovation, choice and sustainability. We manufacture products in paper, plastic and sustainable materials for the food, retail, health and industrial markets.

How You'll Perform the Role

The Maintenance Supervisor plans and performs work that requires thorough knowledge of mechanical and electrical or electronic principles, wiring specification codes, properties of various materials, principles of operation and the application of electrical or electronic equipment such as motors, switches, control boards, generators, circuit breakers, electronic inspection units, etc.

Essential Functions & Key Responsibilities:

• Reports to the Maintenance Manager and communicates status of daily scheduled work orders and emergency tasks.
• Assists with planning and implementing plant improvements and expansions.
• Assists with hiring of maintenance personnel.
• Creates, schedules, and follows up on maintenance assignments, breakdown work orders, Preventative Maintenance (PM) and Predictive Maintenance (PDM) work orders in CMMS (PMC).
• Participates in daily shift meetings, prioritizes and reviews work orders and emergency tasks.
• Directs, maintains, and enforces the Safety Program for the Maintenance Department; reviews safety records to uphold standards of maximum safety for all Maintenance Technicians.
• Provides training, direction and assistance to Mechanics and Electricians.
• Experience with relay logic design, three-phase motors, controls, and drives.
• Demonstrates proficiency in core maintenance fundamentals in hydraulics, pneumatics, troubleshooting, and mechanical repair.
• Supervises the repair and services on all types of electrical equipment, plant instrumentation, and PLCs.
• Ensures all maintenance and repair activities comply with OSHA, Federal, Local and plant safety standards.
• Follows GMP in compliance with all food safety requirements.
• Supervises and schedules daily operations for the Maintenance Department employees to meet planned goals and respond effectively to emergencies.

What We Need From You

• High School Graduate or GED required; College Degree a plus.
• Must have mechanical skills background.
• Must have basic understanding of 440/480v systems.
• Must be able to lift 25-40 lbs. on a regular basis.
• Must be team-oriented and self-motivated.
• Must have excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Must have 1-3+ years supervisory experience.