Maintenance Supervisor - 409509

Atrium; Little Falls (NJ); On-site; USD 100,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Client-provided benefits

Job summary

Atrium is seeking a Maintenance Supervisor to lead the maintenance team on a fast-paced, high-volume plant floor. You will split time between diagnosing faults and coaching technicians, reporting to the Engineering Manager, with a focus on reliability and safety. This is a hands-on role in a 24/7 operation.

The ideal candidate brings extensive industrial maintenance experience and strong leadership, teaching skills, and a proactive approach to preventive maintenance and problem solving.

Qualifications

• Two+ years of experience supervising or leading a team.
• Five+ years of industrial maintenance experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics and mechanical drawings.

Responsibilities

• Lead the maintenance team day-to-day: assign work, set priorities, and focus on critical issues each shift.
• Train on the floor using real breakdowns to teach reasoning behind repairs.
• Build and execute cross-training to cover electrical, mechanical, pneumatic, hydraulic, and controls work.
• Provide regular feedback, recognize performance, and address concerns directly.
• Mentor newer Technicians and prepare top performers for more responsibility.
• Maintain accurate work orders and maintenance records in the CMMS and ensure safety standards.

Skills

Team leadership

Industrial maintenance

Electro-mechanical troubleshooting

Reading schematics

Preventive maintenance

Communication skills

OSHA safety knowledge

CMMS familiarity

Mentoring technicians

Education

High school diploma

Technical training / apprenticeship / certification

Tools

CMMS

Job description

Client Overview

Our client is a company that has been a local manufacturer, running a fast-paced, high-volume plant for over 50 years. They are currently looking to add a

Client Overview

Our client is a company that has been a local manufacturer, running a fast-paced, high-volume plant for over 50 years. They are currently looking to add a Maintenance Supervisor to their team. They are very people-focused and boast long-term tenure among many employees. This is a highly regulated environment, operating 24/7 with one other U.S.-based location.

Salary/Hourly Rate

$100k - $115k plus Bonus

Position Overview

The Maintenance Supervisor will coach and guide the Maintenance Technicians and work shoulder-to-shoulder with them on the plant floor. This is not a desk job. Expect to spend at least half your time out at the machines, diagnosing faults, demonstrating repair techniques, and showing technicians how to solve problems themselves. You will report to the Engineering Manager and be the day-to-day leader of the maintenance crew. Your success will be measured by how well the team performs: their skills, their confidence, their safety habits, and how reliably the equipment runs because of them. The best fit is someone who gets as much satisfaction from a Technician's first solo fix as from fixing the machine themselves.

Responsibilities Of The Maintenance Supervisor

• Run the Maintenance team day-to-day: assign work, set priorities, and keep everyone clear on what matters most each shift.
• Teach on the floor and use real breakdowns as training moments, walking technicians through your reasoning rather than simply fixing the issue.
• Build and run a cross-training plan so Technicians grow across electrical, mechanical, pneumatic, hydraulic, and controls work.
• Provide regular, honest feedback, recognize strong performance, and address concerns directly and fairly.
• Mentor newer Technicians and prepare high performers for increased responsibility.
• Build a culture of accountability where employees take pride in completing work correctly and documenting it properly.
• Troubleshoot and repair production equipment, including motors, drives, sensors, PLC and control systems, and pneumatic and hydraulic circuits.
• Support the upkeep of coating, laminating, converting, web-handling, winding and unwinding, and drying equipment.
• Respond quickly to breakdowns, establish repair plans, and work alongside the team to restore production.
• Investigate root causes of recurring failures and implement long-term solutions.
• Balance emergency repairs, planned maintenance, and projects against production schedules and available resources.
• Develop and enhance preventive maintenance programs to reduce unplanned downtime.
• Partner with Production, Engineering, and outside contractors to plan shutdowns, repairs, and upgrades.
• Maintain accurate work orders, equipment histories, and maintenance records within the maintenance management system.
• Lead by example regarding OSHA and company safety standards, including Lockout/Tagout, Pre-Job Briefs, and Integrated Risk Assessments.
• Coach Technicians to work safely at all times, especially during high-pressure equipment breakdown situations.

Required Experience/Skills For The Maintenance Supervisor

• Two or more years of experience supervising or leading a team, formally or as a Lead Technician.
• Five or more years of industrial maintenance experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong electro-mechanical troubleshooting and repair skills across motors, drives, sensors, controls, pneumatics, and hydraulics.
• Proven ability to teach technical skills and explain complex problems clearly to individuals with varying levels of experience.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics, mechanical drawings, and equipment manuals.
• Experience building or managing preventive maintenance programs.
• Sound judgment and a calm, practical approach to troubleshooting and problem-solving.
• Strong communication and organizational skills, along with working knowledge of Microsoft Office.
• Comfortable being physically active on the production floor, including standing, walking, climbing, kneeling, working from ladders and elevated platforms, and safely using hand and power tools.
• Flexibility to work scheduled shifts, overtime, weekends, and occasional emergency call-ins.

Preferred Experience/Skills For The Maintenance Supervisor

• Experience within a continuous-process manufacturing environment.
• Experience with AC/DC drives and motor control systems.
• Experience installing power and control circuits.
• Familiarity with combustion systems.
• Knowledge of predictive maintenance and reliability-centered maintenance practices.
• Hands-on experience using a CMMS.
• Experience formally training, mentoring, or developing Technicians.

Education Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• Technical school coursework, an apprenticeship, or certification in industrial maintenance, electrical, or mechanical disciplines is preferred.

Benefits

• Client-provided benefits available, upon eligibility.