Maintenance Supervisor

Nationwide Technical Search; Wharton (NJ); On-site; USD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full benefits

Job summary

Nationwide Technical Search is seeking an onsite Maintenance Leader to direct daily maintenance activities, lead safety programs, and optimize labor efficiency in a high-speed manufacturing setting.

Requirements include a 4+ year background in maintenance leadership, a strong mechanical/electrical skillset, CMMS expertise, and knowledge of TPM/Lean methodologies; a CMRP is highly desired and SAfety training such as LOTO is valued.

Qualifications

• Undergraduate degree or equivalent work experience is required.
• CMRP certification highly desired.
• 4+ years of maintenance leadership in high-speed manufacturing.

Responsibilities

• Direct daily maintenance activities and lead plant safety initiatives; manage shift coverage and labor efficiency.
• Review and execute work schedules; audit quality; access blueprints and schematics; use CMMS for work orders and tracking.
• Pursue TPM/Lean improvements; analyze MTBF data to reduce breakdowns; drive continuous improvement initiatives.
• Coordinate repairs, upgrades, and operational improvements between Maintenance and Production Supervision.

Skills

Maintenance leadership

Mechanical & electrical troubleshoot

CMMS proficiency

Lean TPM/continuous improvement

Leadership & communication

Education

Undergraduate degree or equivalent

CMRP certification desired

Tools

CMMS

Microsoft Office

Job description

Onsite
Permanent/Direct Hire
Full Benefits
$90,000 - $110,000

Provides leadership for plant maintenance and engineering functions to ensure proper preventive maintenance, effective electrical troubleshooting, and maximum production capacity while keeping operations within budget and compliant with OSHA standards.

Responsibilities & Requirements

• Operational & Safety Leadership: Direct daily maintenance activities, support safety training programs (LOTO, Arc Flash, Confined Space), conduct incident investigations, and manage team shift coverage and labor efficiency.
• Work Scheduling & Execution: Review and execute daily/weekly work schedules; audit job quality; obtain blueprints and schematics; utilize CMMS to manage work orders and track actual vs. estimated labor and materials.
• Preventative Maintenance & Continuous Improvement: Partner with planning teams to optimize PM inspection tasks and frequencies; utilize failure mode analysis (MTBF) to reduce breakdowns; champion Total Productive Manufacturing (TPM) and Autonomous Maintenance.
• Cross-Functional Coordination: Act as the primary contact between Maintenance and Production Supervision to coordinate equipment repairs, process upgrades, and operational improvements.
• Work Demands: 1st shift schedule (5:30 AM - 3:30 PM) with flexibility for alternate shifts or weekends based on production; ability to continuously stand, walk, and work in hot or cold ambient plant environments.

Qualifications

• Education: Undergraduate degree or equivalent work experience required. Certified Maintenance Reliability Professional (CMRP) certification highly desired.
• Experience: 4+ years of maintenance leadership experience in a high-speed manufacturing environment with a strong mechanical and electrical background; food or beverage manufacturing experience preferred.
• Technical Mastery: Strong mechanical and electrical troubleshooting skills; deep understanding of CMMS platforms, SQF/Food Safety standards, and TPM/Lean methodologies.
• Software & Soft Skills: Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Outlook, Windows) with strong leadership, communication, and team-building capabilities.