Night Shift Maintenance Supervisor

gpac; Closter (NJ); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Benefits package

Night shift differential

Job summary

gpac is seeking a Night Shift Maintenance Supervisor for a premier, family-owned specialty-food manufacturer in Northern New Jersey. The role is hands-on and leadership-focused, designed for a maintenance leader who wants real shift authority and no desk work.

You will lead and coach the shift technician crew, troubleshoot mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic, and automated systems, and drive PM and RCA to minimize downtime while maintaining strict safety and sanitation standards on the

Qualifications

• Proven leadership of maintenance technicians in industrial settings.
• Hands-on troubleshooting across multiple disciplines (mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic).
• Experience with preventive maintenance and RCA to reduce downtime.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coach shift technician crew and manage end-of-shift handoffs.
• Act as first responder for major line breakdowns across equipment and robotics.
• Drive preventive maintenance and execute root-cause analysis to prevent repeat downtime.
• Enforce safety, GMP, and sanitation protocols on the shift.
• Coordinate parts, contractor work, and resource allocation during production.

Skills

Maintenance leadership

Troubleshooting

Preventive maintenance

Root cause analysis

Safety & compliance

Tools

CMMS

Industrial robotics

Electrical diagnosis

Job description

Position Overview: A premier, family-owned specialty-food manufacturer with over 35 years of industry leadership is seeking a hands-on Night Shift Maintenance Supervisor for its modern production facility in Northern New Jersey.

This is a true working-supervisor role designed for a maintenance leader who wants real shift authority without being trapped behind a desk. You will lead, coach, and deploy the shift technician crew while stepping in alongside them to troubleshoot mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic, and automated systems when production needs support.

Key Responsibilities

• Shift Leadership: Direct daily workflow, assign tasks, conduct shift huddles, coach technicians, and manage end-of-shift reporting and handoffs.
• Hands-on Response: Act as first responder for major line breakdowns across freezers, cooking systems, fillers, portioners, packaging, X-ray, metal detectors, and robotics (ABB/Fanuc).
• PM & RCA Discipline: Drive preventive maintenance execution, execute root-cause analysis (RCA) to eliminate repeat downtime, and maintain strict CMMS records.
• Safety & Compliance: Enforce LOTO, OSHA, food safety, GMP, and sanitation protocols across the shift while managing contractor safety on site.
• Resource Management: Communicate critical spare-parts needs, supervise contractor projects, and ensure efficient resource allocation during production runs.

Qualifications

• Experience: Proven experience leading maintenance technicians in an industrial manufacturing facility (food, beverage, or high-speed automated packaging environment strongly preferred).
• Technical Expertise: Strong cross-functional troubleshooting skills across mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic, and automated systems.
• Equipment Familiarity: Hands-on exposure to high-speed packaging, processing/cooking equipment, freezers, and industrial robotics.
• Leadership Style: A visible, floor-focused leader capable of prioritizing multiple urgent requests during production shifts.
• Schedule Availability: Able to work the regular 4:00 PM - 1:30 AM shift, Monday through Friday, with occasional weekend coverage as plant needs dictate.

Why Apply?

• Visible Leadership: Direct ownership of shift uptime, team development, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Stable & Growing Brand: Family-owned business with 35+ years of stability, state-of-the-art facility upgrades, and active national expansion.
• Comprehensive Package: Competitive salary paired with a solid benefits package and consistent weekday scheduling.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, age, color, sex (including pregnancy), religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, military status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable laws or regulations.