Maintenance Supervisor

W3Global; Northvale (NJ); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

W3Global is seeking a Night Shift Maintenance Supervisor to lead the maintenance team in a food manufacturing environment in New Jersey. The role emphasizes safety, reliability, and continuous improvement on a nightly schedule.

The ideal candidate will supervise hands-on maintenance, troubleshoot complex equipment, and work with production to minimize downtime while ensuring quality and sanitation standards are upheld.

Qualifications

• Strong hands-on experience with industrial production equipment, electrical/electronic systems, automation, and food processing environments.
• Experience supervising night shift maintenance with a safety-first mindset.
• Proven ability to troubleshoot and repair mechanical/electrical issues and perform preventive maintenance.
• Ability to read electrical schematics and mechanical drawings.
• Familiarity with LOTO and other safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Supervise night shift maintenance team and distribute work assignments.
• Troubleshoot, repair, and maintain production and facility equipment.
• Diagnose and repair mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic, and automation equipment.
• Perform preventive maintenance and corrective repairs per maintenance program.
• Respond to emergency breakdowns during night shift.
• Conduct Root Cause Analysis for significant failures and escalate when needed.
• Coordinate on-site contractors and ensure safety/quality requirements.
• Maintain CMMS records for labor, parts, and equipment history.
• Train and mentor technicians on proper procedures and safe practices.
• Ensure compliance with food safety, GMP, sanitation, and regulatory requirements.

Skills

Mechanical troubleshooting

Electrical troubleshooting

Industrial automation

Team leadership

Root Cause Analysis

CMMS usage

Reading schematics

LOTO safety

Pneumatic and hydraulic systems

Robotic systems familiarity

Tools

CMMS

PLC/HMI programming

Robotics systems

Job description

Our client is looking for a Night Shift Maintenance Supervisor.

The ideal candidate will have strong hands-on experience with industrial production equipment, electrical and electronic systems, automation, mechanical systems, and food-processing or manufacturing environments. The Maintenance Supervisor will work closely with Production and maintenance personnel to minimize downtime while maintaining safety, quality, sanitation, and equipment reliability.

Key Responsibilities

• Supervise, coordinate, and support the night shift maintenance team, ensuring work assignments and responsibilities are properly distributed.
• Work hands-on alongside maintenance technicians and Production to troubleshoot, repair, and maintain production and facility equipment.
• Diagnose and repair mechanical, electrical, electronic, pneumatic, hydraulic, and automation-related equipment issues.
• Perform preventive maintenance and corrective repairs in accordance with the established maintenance program.
• Respond promptly to emergency breakdowns and serve as the first point of contact for major maintenance issues during the night shift.
• Troubleshoot equipment failures and restore production safely and efficiently while minimizing downtime.
• Perform and document Root Cause Analysis (RCA) for significant or recurring equipment failures and elevate major issues to the Maintenance Manager.
• Safely complete equipment repairs, replacements, installations, modifications, and startups.
• Coordinate and oversee on-site contractors and verify that work meets safety and quality requirements.
• Identify critical spare parts and communicate repair and purchasing requirements to management.
• Support spare parts inventory by pulling, using, documenting, and maintaining appropriate inventory levels.
• Use the CMMS daily to receive, update, complete, and close work orders and accurately record labor, parts, and equipment history.
• Participate in shift meetings and conduct daily follow-ups with maintenance personnel.
• Ensure effective shift-to-shift communication regarding open work orders, equipment conditions, ongoing repairs, and outstanding issues.
• Complete accurate end-of-shift maintenance reports.
• Train, coach, and mentor maintenance technicians on equipment operation, troubleshooting, repair procedures, and safe work practices.
• Ensure maintenance activities comply with food safety, GMP, sanitation, quality, and applicable regulatory requirements.
• Follow and enforce all safety procedures, including Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) and applicable OSHA and company safety standards.
• Work weekends, overtime, or adjusted schedules when required by operational needs.

Equipment & Technical Expertise

The Night Shift Maintenance Supervisor should have strong hands-on experience with industrial manufacturing and food-processing equipment, including:

Processing & Production Equipment

• Spiral and tunnel freezing systems
• Depositors, fillers, portioners, grinders, and forming equipment
• Industrial mixers and pumps
• Dough processing and sheeting systems
• Industrial cooking and heating equipment
• Skillets, kettles, cookers, ovens, and frying systems

Packaging Equipment

• Flow wrapping and packaging systems
• Cartoning equipment
• X-ray inspection systems
• Metal detection systems
• Tape sealing equipment

Sanitation & Plant Equipment

• Industrial sanitation equipment
• Rack washing systems
• General plant and facility equipment

Automation & Controls

• Industrial robotic systems
• Conveyor and motorized pulley systems
• PLCs and HMIs
• Sensors and instrumentation
• VFDs and motor controls
• Industrial electrical and electronic systems
• Pneumatic and hydraulic control systems

Core Competencies

• Strong mechanical and electrical troubleshooting skills
• Industrial automation and controls
• Preventive and corrective maintenance
• Root Cause Analysis and structured problem solving
• Ability to read electrical schematics and mechanical drawings
• Pneumatic and hydraulic systems
• Equipment installation, commissioning, and startup
• CMMS and maintenance documentation
• Maintenance team leadership and technician development
• Contractor coordination
• Spare parts and inventory management
• Industrial safety and LOTO
• Food manufacturing, GMP, and sanitation requirements
• Ability to work effectively and independently on the night shift

Leadership Expectations

The Night Shift Maintenance Supervisor is expected to lead by example and remain actively involved on the production floor. The supervisor will provide direction to the maintenance team, support technicians during complex troubleshooting, maintain strong communication with Production and management, and promote a culture of safety, reliability, accountability, and continuous improvement.

Work Requirements

• Ability to work primarily on the night/overnight shift.
• Ability to respond to emergency equipment failures and facility issues during the assigned shift.
• Ability to work hands-on around industrial machinery and production equipment.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced manufacturing/production environment.
• Flexibility to work weekends, overtime, holidays, or adjusted schedules based on business requirements.
• Ability to consistently follow safety, food safety, sanitation, quality, and regulatory requirements.