Maintenance Supervisor

Dizario Search; Trenton (NJ); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established industrial manufacturing company located outside Trenton, NJ, is seeking a Maintenance Supervisor to lead mechanical and electrical maintenance teams. This role focuses on ensuring the safe and efficient operation of plant assets while coordinating with maintenance crews and vendors. The ideal candidate should have over 5 years of supervisory experience in a manufacturing environment, coupled with a high school diploma or GED. The position requires the ability to work rotating shifts and includes a variety of responsibilities aimed at maximizing equipment reliability.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience supervising maintenance or production crews in a manufacturing or industrial environment.
• Ability to work rotating shifts, including extended workdays, weekends, and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Administer and enforce plant safety programs.
• Supervise union maintenance employees and coordinate work with vendors.
• Interpret blueprints and assign work accordingly.

Skills

Supervision of maintenance or production crews

Mechanical maintenance

Electrical maintenance

Root-cause analysis

Cost-saving initiatives

Education

High school diploma or GED

Associate or Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering

Job description

Maintenance Supervisor located outside of Trenton, NJ with a large, well‑established industrial manufacturing company. The Maintenance Supervisor will lead mechanical and electrical maintenance teams, support equipment reliability initiatives, and ensure safe, efficient operation of plant assets in a unionized manufacturing environment.

Maintenance Supervisor Responsibilities

• Administer and enforce plant safety programs to ensure a safe work environment
• Supervise union maintenance employees and coordinate work with vendors and contractors
• Interpret blueprints, specifications, and work orders; assign and prioritize work accordingly
• Coordinate and direct daily activities of mechanical and electrical maintenance crews
• Assist technicians in diagnosing and resolving equipment and machinery malfunctions
• Coordinate preventative and corrective maintenance activities to maximize uptime
• Maintain spare parts inventory to support efficient operations
• Utilize equipment documentation and maintenance schedules to improve maintenance programs
• Develop and implement cost‑saving and reliability improvement initiatives
• Eliminate recurring maintenance issues through root‑cause analysis and continuous improvement
• Perform administrative duties including crew scheduling, reporting, and safety conversations

Maintenance Supervisor Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required
• 5+ years of experience supervising maintenance or production crews in a manufacturing or industrial environment
• Ability to work rotating shifts, including extended workdays, weekends, and holidays
• Associate or Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering, or a related field preferred
• Experience supervising unionized employees or comparable military leadership experience preferred

If you are interested, please reach out to [e-mail].