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Polyfil Inc
Maintenance & Engineering Supervisor
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A Maintenance Supervisor oversees maintenance of a residential or commercial building, manages maintenance staff and directs maintenance tasks.
$75,132 / year median in New Jersey
+9% projected growth
Job Description
About Polyfil Since 1984, Polyfil Inc. has been a trusted developer and manufacturer of performance-enhancing additive concentrates for polyolefin extrusion applications in Rockaway, NJ. We're an established and rapidly growing company investing in new technology, equipment, and people. Joining Polyfil now means joining a team with stability, opportunity, and a strong commitment to safety and professional development. We're proud of our hands-on, collaborative culture; where every employee contributes to keeping our production operation running safely, efficiently, and with pride. Position Summary Maintenance & Engineering Supervisor Polyfil Inc. is seeking an experienced Maintenance & Engineering Supervisor to lead our day-shift maintenance team at our Rockaway, NJ manufacturing facility. This role is ideal for a hands-on leader who enjoys coaching mechanics, solving equipment problems, improving reliability, and partnering with production to maximize uptime. The Supervisor will coordinate daily maintenance activities, prioritize work orders, oversee preventive maintenance, and help drive continuous improvement across our manufacturing operations. The successful candidate will lead by example, promote a strong safety culture, and work closely with the Maintenance & Engineering Manager to improve equipment reliability and department performance. Responsibilities Supervise daily work assignments for maintenance mechanics Coordinate emergency repairs while balancing preventive maintenance Plan and schedule maintenance activities to minimize downtime Coach and develop mechanics through hands-on training Ensure all work complies with company safety policies and Lockout/Tagout procedures Troubleshoot complex mechanical, pneumatic, hydraulic, and electrical issues Support repairs on continuous mixers, twin-screw extruders, pelletizing systems, conveying equipment, pumps, motors, gearboxes, and facility systems Review completed work orders for quality and completeness Monitor preventive maintenance completion and equipment performance Identify recurring equipment failures and implement long-term corrective actions Coordinate contractors and outside service providers Maintain spare parts inventory and recommend critical spare stocking levels Support equipment installations, upgrades, and capital improvement projects Collaborate with production, engineering, and quality teams to improve equipment reliability Assist with budgeting, planning, and maintenance KPI tracking Qualifications Five or more years of industrial maintenance experience Two or more years leading maintenance personnel required Strong mechanical troubleshooting skills Working knowledge of hydraulics, pneumatics, power transmission, pumps, bearings, motors, and conveyors Experience with extrusion or plastics manufacturing strongly preferred Ability to read mechanical drawings and electrical schematics Familiarity with preventive maintenance systems and CMMS software Strong communication and organizational skills Basic Microsoft Office skills Ability to prioritize multiple tasks in a fast-paced manufacturing environment Preferred Experience Continuous mixers Twin-screw extrusion Pelletizing systems Vacuum conveying Dust collection systems Compressed air systems Cooling water systems PLC troubleshooting (not programming) Root cause failure analysis Continuous improvement initiatives Lean manufacturing concepts Leadership Expectations The Supervisor is expected to: Lead by example Maintain a positive and professional attitude Develop the skills of maintenance personnel Hold employees accountable while treating them with respect Build productive relationships with production and engineering Promote a culture of safety, reliability, and continuous improvement Make sound decisions under pressure Effectively communicate priorities across all departments Why Join Polyfil? Stable manufacturer with over 40 years of success Modernizing equipment and maintenance practices Opportunity to help build a best-in-class maintenance organization Direct impact on equipment reliability and plant performance Competitive pay and benefits Polyfil is committed to developing its employees through training, mentorship, and opportunities for advancement.