Night Shift Maintenance Lead - PLC/Robotics & Food

WMFHA; New Brunswick (NJ); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

WMFHA is seeking a maintenance supervisor to lead third-shift operations in a food manufacturing environment. The role combines hands-on maintenance of mechanical and robotic production equipment with desk-based responsibilities, emphasizing safety, efficiency, and team development.

Ideal candidates will have a bachelor's in engineering or equivalent experience, 5+ years in electromechanical maintenance leadership, and proficiency with CMMS systems (PRISMA). Third-shift availability is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related field or equivalent experience.
• 5+ years electromechanical or maintenance supervisor experience in heavy industry or food manufacturing.
• Ability to read mechanical, structural and electrical drawings.
• Commitment to safe work practices and availability for third shift.

Responsibilities

• Plan and coordinate maintenance and repairs to meet production requirements and reduce downtime.
• Provide hands-on technical support during breakdowns.
• Manage preventive maintenance using PRISMA and coordinate repair schedules with operations and mechanics.
• Assign priorities, work and resources; ensure technicians have materials, tools, drawings and inspection gauges.
• Support hydraulic, pneumatic, electrical and mechanical repairs.
• Develop daily, weekly and monthly schedules within budget and recommend equipment investments.
• Train, coach and evaluate employees, including performance reviews and disciplinary processes when needed.
• Coordinate with other departments to improve safety, quality, output and cost.
• Follow company safety policies and GMP, complete mandatory food-safety training, and recognize and address food-safety hazards.

Skills

Leadership

Troubleshooting

Safety compliance

Team development

Industrial maintenance

Electrical troubleshooting

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering

Tools

PRISMA CMMS

CMMS

Excel

Word

Job description

WMFHA is seeking a maintenance supervisor to lead third-shift operations in a food manufacturing environment. The role combines hands-on maintenance of mechanical and robotic production equipment with desk-based responsibilities, emphasizing safety, efficiency, and team development.

Ideal candidates will have a bachelor's in engineering or equivalent experience, 5+ years in electromechanical maintenance leadership, and proficiency with CMMS systems (PRISMA). Third-shift availability is required.