Maintenance Supervisor

Job Description

The Utilities Supervisor is responsible for implementing, supervising daily operation and maintenance activities of utilities equipment at the site. This includes day‑to‑day operation, maintenance and support, preventive and corrective maintenance, shutdown scheduling and vendor management. The Supervisor will support reliability centered maintenance and TPM for process systems, focusing on OEE and other maintenance metrics and KPIs. The role oversees operation, maintenance, and troubleshooting while maintaining compliance with manufacturing practices, environmental health and safety (EHS) guidelines, local regulations, SOPs and cGMPs in a pharmaceutical manufacturing facility.

The Utilities Supervisor directs the day‑to‑day activities of Operations and Maintenance Technicians. Responsibilities include driving results to support plant strategic imperatives, enforcing company rules and regulations, promoting Takeda Core Values, coaching and mentoring employees to drive performance, preparing and presenting technical reports and trends, and managing multiple priorities in a manufacturing plant setting.

• Supervise, lead and coordinate utilities operation and maintenance shift crews.
• Operate and maintain utilities throughout the facility during your shift.
• Organize and review daily Work Orders (WO) and Preventative Maintenance (PM) work.
• Maintain daily communications with planning, scheduling, and manufacturing counterparts to ensure needs are met.
• Facilitate and verify appropriate training for all employees on the shift (cGMPs, job skills, safety, etc.).
• Coordinate workflow and documentation of PMs and WOs efficiently.
• Have familiarity with plant and divisional SOPs related to positional and department responsibilities.
• Review and update procedures as necessary.
• Maintain a safe work environment in adherence to safety guidelines and policies.
• Follow safety rules and ensure compliance with GA state and federal EPA regulations and OSHA requirements.
• Stay current with assigned SOPs and maintain an up‑to‑date training file.
• Ensure all mandatory training requirements are met, including annual EHS training, GMP refresher training, and other applicable training.
• Maintain an ongoing two‑way performance dialogue with the manager and meet timelines for completing all mid‑ and year‑end reviews and development plans for self and direct reports.
• Demonstrate continuous progress in increasing job knowledge and technical proficiency.
• Maintain a positive, professional, and customer‑oriented attitude; communicate any concerns regarding safe work practices, hostile work environment, sexual harassment, or other misconduct directly to the supervisor, manager, or human resources.
• Analyze, propose, and correct longer‑term solutions to existing and repeating problems.
• Inspect, monitor, assess, and assure that the facility and equipment remain cGMP compliant and audit‑ready.
• Order and maintain chemical inventory.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Work collaboratively with manufacturing, quality, EHS, engineering, vendor/contractors, security, and other department supervisors and management.

• High school diploma or GED plus 6+ years of related experience, or bachelor’s degree in occupational health and safety, sciences, engineering, or a related field and 3+ years of related experience. Some leadership experience preferred.
• Knowledge of lab techniques, theory, and practical hands‑on sampling and testing.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office, SCADA, process control software, and other computer‑based applications.
• Demonstrated interpersonal and leadership skills with the ability to interface well with personnel of all levels.
• Ability to work and facilitate a team‑oriented environment.
• Strong problem‑solving skills.
• Organizational and administrative skills.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a manufacturing setting and prioritize responsibilities of self and direct reports.
• Ability to analyze and interpret scientific and statistical data.
• Understanding of cGMPs and other regulatory guidelines applicable to the medical/pharmaceutical industry.
• Strong…