Packaging Equipment Maintenance Team Lead (Siemens PLC Troubleshooting)

Totowa, NJ | $95,000 – $120,000

Your mission

Safeguard uptime, sharpen efficiency, and elevate a skilled crew—spending most of your time leading while stepping in tactically when problems get thorny.

What you’ll own

• Leadership of a 7-person maintenance team (coaching, scheduling, standards, and development).
• Resolution of complex faults across mechanical systems and material interfaces.
• Performance of automated and manual packaging assets through proactive maintenance.
• Uptime of specialty equipment:
  • Labeling equipment
  • Tube filling machines
  • Cellophane overwrapping systems
• Troubleshooting on European machinery using Siemens PLC platforms (no programming required).
• Collaboration with production to reduce downtime and streamline workflows.

Time allocation

80% supervisory (direction, coaching, coordination) and 20% hands-on (complex troubleshooting, escalations).

What you bring

• Mechanical strength and diagnostic savvy; comfortable tackling unfamiliar problems.
• PLC troubleshooting capability; programming not necessary.
• Background in personal care, pharmaceutical, or food production preferred.
• Proven leadership within maintenance or operations.
• Excellent English communication; Spanish/English bilingual is a plus.

Core proficiencies

• People leadership and team building
• Spanish language
• Supervisory experience
• Packaging line expertise
• Equipment repair and maintenance

Perks & stability

• 401(k) plan
• 30 total days of paid time off (vacation + holidays)
• Stable, long-term role within a growing, family-run company

Note: Medical benefits are not currently offered.

Why join our team

• Established, growing operation with recent investments in capability.
• Collaborative culture with high tenure and trusted relationships.
• Real ownership and visible impact in a leadership position.