Position Summary:

Candle Manufacturer is seeking an experienced leader for our Maintenance Department at our factory location. This role is responsible for day-to-day supervision of maintenance personnel (Industrial Mechanics) 1st & 2nd shift, ensuring safe, reliable operation of production machinery and facility systems. This role is hands-on, highly visible on the production floor, and critical to maintaining uptime, safety, and regulatory compliance in a high-profile automated manufacturing environment.

Main Responsibilities:

Oversee upkeep and maintenance needs of factory space Supervise maintenance activities supporting automated production equipment, CNC machinery, robotics, maintenance projects and finishing operations. Act as first responder to equipment breakdowns; troubleshoot mechanical, electrical, PLC, and robotic issues Create and implement preventative maintenance schedules for machinery and equipment. Designate work assignments to internal maintenance and external contractors and ensure jobs are completed to high standards and that all equipment and tools are well maintained to meet production needs. Proactively seeks out waste of resources and initiates actions to improve methods and reduce costs. Assign daily work and emergency repairs based off facilities needs. Ensures that health and safety policies are complied with, through thorough safety trainings for all employees and conducting site safety assessments to identify all safety hazards. Monitor equipment and parts inventory, working with vendors to manage orders, pricing, and services. Ensures involvement of the Maintenance Department to support ongoing capital projects. Track expenses and oversee the budget for maintenance. Assists in the selection of new hires as well as on going coaching, development, and discipline of current union maintenance staff.

Requirements:

Qualifications and experience: At least 5 years of industrial maintenance experience and at least 2 years of supervisory experience Able to analyze, plan and solve problems Able to read prints and drawings and have solid math and mechanical aptitude Able to communicate effectively with diverse groups Must have good working knowledge of OSHA regulations and practices Must have broad experience and familiarity with building systems (HVAC, electrical, mechanical, hydraulic/pneumatic, fire safety)

Job Types:

Full-time, Contract Pay:

$30.00 - $35.00 per hour

Benefits:

401(k) Health insurance Paid time off

Experience:

Industrial mechanic: 5 years (Required)

Language:

Spanish (Preferred) Ability to

Commute:

Ridgefield Park, NJ 07660 (Preferred)

Work Location:

In person