Maintenance Packaging Supervisor

Job Description

Job Description

Job Title: Maintenance Packaging Supervisor

Job Description

The Packaging Maintenance Supervisor leads the packaging maintenance team in maintaining, repairing, and upgrading all packaging systems. This role involves collaborating with engineering and packaging teams to schedule major repairs, install new equipment, and support the qualification of packaging equipment. The supervisor also prepares maintenance checklists and procedures for the equipment used in the packaging area.

Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day direction, supervision, and coaching to the team to achieve site objectives and goals.
• Monitor progress and direct activities to ensure productivity in diagnosing and completing necessary maintenance and repairs.
• Ensure a well-functioning preventative maintenance program.
• Review site performance measures and key results, taking appropriate actions.
• Maintain good labor relations, morale, and discipline in the shop; initiate corrective actions when required.
• Ensure personnel follow all GMP and safety policies.
• Work with accountability groups to meet KPIs.
• Maintain, repair, and adjust all packaging lines and mechanical systems as required.
• Troubleshoot and repair packaging machine problems with competent speed and accuracy.
• Read and interpret blueprints, sketches, schematic drawings, and manufacturer’s instructions.
• Determine materials and supplies needed for maintenance and repair tasks.
• Instruct personnel in the proper performance of their duties.
• Manage the Packaging Technicians' work schedule to ensure adequate production coverage.
• Ensure adequate spare part inventory to minimize downtime during breakdowns.
• Work in a safe and responsible manner to create an injury-free and incident-free workplace.
• Comply with all job-related safety and other training requirements.
• Keep management informed of area activities and significant problems.

Essential Skills

• Packaging and electrical troubleshooting skills.
• Supervision experience in a pharma equipment environment.
• Mechanical and electrical troubleshooting and repair of manufacturing equipment like compression (tablet press), blenders, and encapsulation machines.
• Pharma documentation skills, following SOP and GMP guidelines to perform and document work.
• Ability to diagnose and correct operating issues with packaging machines and allied equipment.
• Strong computer skills, including Microsoft Office, SAP, and Outlook.
• Understanding of 480-volt equipment and troubleshooting controls voltage, DC applications.
• Ability to lead assigned teams in a continuous improvement environment.
• Demonstrated troubleshooting skills and strong verbal and written communication abilities.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years maintenance experience required; 5 years preferred.
• Minimum of 2 years experience in a packaging operation.
• Minimum of 3 years supervisory experience.
• Automated equipment controls experience.
• Knowledge of preventive and predictive maintenance programs and standards.
• Demonstrated strategic thinking skills; able to develop and execute long-term plans.
• SAP/Syspro experience is preferred.
• Project management experience, especially in major repairs, is preferred.

Why Work Here?

This is a growing company offering up to a 5% bonus, attendance bonus, employee appreciation lunches, BBQs, gift cards, and other events, along with a 401K plan.

Work Environment

The work environment includes exposure to lab and plant floor settings, as well as a standard office environment with controlled temperature for heat and air conditioning. Employees are required to wear applicable personal protective equipment, including safety glasses/goggles, hairnets, lab coats, and safety shoes.

Job Type & Location

Salary range starting at 80K and can increase with experience!

This is a Permanent position based out of North Brunswick, New Jersey.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $85000.00 - $110000.00/yr.

Short form available upon request.

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in North Brunswick,NJ.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Aug 15, 2025.

About Aerotek:

We know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meets their goals, skills and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry – from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role solving for companies’ construction, manufacturing and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow.

Aerotek offers weekly pay, employee benefits including medical, dental & vision, life insurance, health advocacy and employee assistance programs, a 401(k) plan, and employee discounts.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

Company Description

We know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meet their goals, skills, and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry – from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role in solving companies’ construction, manufacturing, and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are-everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow.

Company Description

We know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meet their goals, skills, and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry – from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role in solving companies’ construction, manufacturing, and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are-everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow.