Maintenance Supervisor

Grow with us! Septodont is a global leader in dental pharmaceuticals and medical devices, employing over 2,000 people worldwide and operating six manufacturing plants across France, India, North and South America. With an international distribution network serving dental professionals in more than 150 countries, Septodont is committed to improving patient care globally. In North America, our operations include facilities in Ontario, Quebec, and Pennsylvania.

Our Cambridge, Ontario site is home to Novocol Pharma – a thriving center of innovation with over 40 years of expertise in sterile injectable cartridges and combination product manufacturing. Backed by a team of 693 dedicated professionals and modern facilities, we deliver high‑quality, customer‑focused solutions to partners around the world. Join us and be part of a company that values integrity, collaboration, and the drive to make a real difference.

Together, we are shaping the future of patient care and improving lives every day.

The Maintenance Supervisor is accountable to the Maintenance Manager and is responsible for the supervision and coordination of daily activities of the Maintenance Mechanics, Maintenance Automation Technicians and Electricians. The Maintenance Supervisor is responsible for the reliable operation and maintenance of all production equipment and systems.

• Spearheads troubleshooting and Root Cause Analysis efforts in a collaborative manner with the Maintenance technicians, Mtce Specialist, Tech Service, production teams and Mtce Planner
• Reports to the Maintenance Manager any significant equipment deficiencies as well as all unsafe working conditions found and provides proper documentation for deviations and proposed changes
• Directs and checks that all outside service companies and contractors are performing contracted work according to internal procedures
• Assumes autonomy for the majority of day‑to‑day Production equipment and systems maintenance related decisions and escalating issues to the Maintenance Manager as required
• Ensures that all direct reports follow all company safety policies and legislation
• Drives good housekeeping and maintains an organized work environment
• Works closely with production and maintenance team members to ensure PM execution in a timely fashion
• In a collaborative manner with the Inventory Technician, manages spare parts inventory as required maintaining effective and efficient operational levels
• Assists Manager to manage the Maintenance budget and proper allocation of spending funds
• Respond to on‑call needs for Production equipment or systems emergencies as required
• Accountable for GMP compliance with pharmaceutical regulatory standards governing Cambridge site
• Performs risk assessment and GAP analysis of Production equipment and systems and recommends continuous improvement, cost improvement
• Supports timely resolution of quality systems issues and documentation related to Maintenance i.e.; CAN, DIR, CCR, MDI, Internal/External Audits and other QA documents
• Ensures that an accurate record of matters that may affect the safe management, operation and maintenance of the Production equipment and systems is made and maintained at all time (Log books, Carl PM’s, Corrective Work Orders)
• Writes and maintains relevant Standard Operating Procedures, Technical Bulletins and other related documents
• Works closely with other groups such as Production, Production Support, Technical Services, Project Management, to lead and/or support on project activities as appropriate
• Flexible to Coverage across shifts as necessary, agreed upon
• Performs training requirements assessment for Maintenance group and develops, implements, and maintains training program to ensure Maintenance team can fully and proficiently support all Production/Project activities across all shifts
• Leads the Maintenance team structure assessment and transformation needs through attrition/retirement of Maintenance staff and develops staffing plans and Training Matrix aligned with Maintenance Manager and NOVOCOL Strategy, for short and long term to fully support existing needs and future business growth
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