Mechanical Systems Supervisor, Packaging Reliability

Job Description

Job Description

Mechanical Systems Supervisor, Packaging Reliability

Location: Totowa, NJ

Compensation: $95,000 – $120,000

You start your morning with a floor walk, talking through priorities with a tight-knit crew of seven maintenance mechanics. A tube filler is showing intermittent jams tied to a foil variation; you guide a tech through isolating the material interface issue, validate sensor alignment, and review the Siemens PLC diagnostics to confirm inputs—no programming needed, just sharp troubleshooting. You coach, you delegate, and when a stubborn fault persists, you roll up your sleeves for a targeted, hands-on assist. By midday, you’re partnering with production to schedule a micro-downtime window for labeling head calibration. Before shift end, you map out cross-training so every mechanic grows stronger.

This position blends leadership and technical depth—approximately 80% supervisory and 20% hands-on —to safeguard uptime and elevate packaging performance.

• Direct and develop a team of 7 maintenance mechanics with clear priorities and coaching.
• Diagnose complex mechanical and operational problems, especially where machinery and packaging materials interact.
• Provide advanced troubleshooting beyond routine fixes; set standards for quality repairs.
• Assure peak performance of both automated and manual production assets.
• Own the upkeep of high-speed packaging systems including:
  • Labeling equipment
  • Tube filling machines
  • Cellophane overwrapping systems
• Work confidently with European-built machinery running Siemens PLC platforms (troubleshooting level).
• Collaborate closely with production to minimize downtime and lift line efficiency.

• Strong mechanical aptitude with hands-on diagnostic experience.
• Track record of solving unfamiliar, complex technical issues.
• Comfortable troubleshooting PLC-controlled equipment; programming not required.
• Experience in related environments such as personal care manufacturing, pharmaceuticals, or food production.
• Leadership experience in maintenance or operations with excellent English communication.
• Bilingual (Spanish/English) preferred.

• Leadership and people management
• Spanish language (plus English fluency)
• Supervisory oversight
• Packaging operations
• Equipment repair and preventive maintenance

• 401(k) plan
• 30 days combined vacation and holidays
• Stable, long-term opportunity in a growing, family-run organization

Note: Medical benefits are not currently offered.

Join an established, family-run business with strong recent performance and ongoing investment in operations. Work with a close, long-tenured team and make a meaningful impact as a hands-on leader.