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Maintenance Supervisor – 2nd shift

Job in Rahway, Union County, New Jersey, 07065, USA
Listing for: Merck
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-03-08
Job specializations:
  • Trades / Skilled Labor
    Maintenance Technician / Mechanic, HVAC Tech / Heating Engineer
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 60000 - 80000 USD Yearly USD 60000.00 80000.00 YEAR
Job Description & How to Apply Below

Job Description

Are you looking for an exciting opportunity with a rapidly growing pharmaceutical manufacturer? If so, then this is the opportunity for you!

The Maintenance Supervisor oversees maintenance and repair work conducted throughout the Rahway site, focusing on facilities and utilities systems and equipment. Trades supervised include pipe fitters, millwrights, electricians, instrument technicians, and HVAC technicians.

The Maintenance Supervisor is responsible for the safe, quality, and on-time completion of maintenance activities onsite. The Supervisor manages trades attendance, distributes scheduled work orders to team crafts, writes and signs work permits, supports energy isolation / equipment clearance / lockout/tagout activities, tracks work order progress, and ensures craft compliance in completing work order documentation in the computerized maintenance management system (CMMS).

Work in a fast‑paced environment to balance workload against company priorities.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Responsible for performance, behavior, and safety/training compliance of the trades team in a union environment. Work with the Union timekeeper for managing trades overtime.
  • Take ownership of covered areas, proactively identifying problems, developing solutions, and driving efforts to completion. Work with planners to identify/specific equipment, develop repair plans, ensure required parts and tools are available, and verify work completion per site/company standards.
  • Interface with customers to characterize problems, develop and implement solutions, and communicate progress/status back to customers.
  • Coordinate with other trades/areas supervisors when support is needed or when work needs to be transferred between areas.
  • Complete work order documentation and closeout, including work orders requiring strict GMP procedure requirements.
  • Lead a team supporting the entire site as a 2nd shift supervisor, requiring a working knowledge of many areas.
Shift Hours

2nd Shift: 3:00 PM – 11:45 PM, Monday‑Friday

Education Minimum Requirement
  • High School graduate or equivalent. Vocation or technical school certification desired.
Required Experience And Skills
  • 5–10 years of experience in applicable trade (pipe fitting/plumbing, electrical, millwright, HVAC) and/or supervising trades in an industrial environment.
  • Strong electrical background preferred.
Physical Requirements
  • Must be able to adequately perform required job functions, including lifting, bending, and moving in a safe manner. Must be able to operate required hand/power tools and equipment in a safe and approved manner.
Environmental Conditions
  • Environmental conditions will vary based on the job being performed. Work may take place in a shop setting and/or in the plant depending on job requirements.
Required Skills
  • Computerized Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS)
  • Decision Making
  • Electromechanical Troubleshooting
  • Facilities Operations
  • Fast‑Paced Environments
  • GMP Compliance
  • Maintenance Management
  • Operational Efficiency
  • People Leadership
  • Safety Compliance
  • Safety Procedures
  • Training and Development
Preferred Skills

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Employee Status

Regular

Relocation

No relocation

VISA Sponsorship

No

Travel Requirements

No Travel Required

Flexible Work Arrangements

Not Applicable

Shift

2nd - Evening

Valid Driving License

No

Hazardous Material(s)

n/a

Job Posting End Date

03/17/2026 (effective until 11:59:59 PM on 03/16/2026)

Salary Range: $ – $

The successful candidate will be eligible for annual bonus and long‑term incentive, if applicable.

We offer a comprehensive package of benefits. Available benefits include medical, dental, vision, healthcare and other insurance benefits (for employee and family), retirement benefits, including 401(k), paid holidays, vacation, and compassionate and sick days. More information about benefits is available at

Equal Employment Opportunity

As an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer, We Provide Equal Opportunities To All Employees And Applicants For Employment And Prohibit Discrimination On The Basis Of Race, Color, Age, Religion, Sex, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, National Origin, Protected Veteran Status, Disability Status,…

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