Sr Supervisor, Facilities & Maintenance

Overview

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The Supervisor II, Facilities & Maintenance’s primary responsibility is to maintain, improve and control the safe and efficient function of the plant manufacturing and facilities equipment; to establish and manage preventative maintenance systems, schedules, and documentation and to manage all programs pertaining to the areas of safety, quality, cost, and delivery within the department.

• Supervise maintenance and facilities activities supporting a two‑shift, manufacturing operation.
• Plan, prioritize, and schedule corrective, preventive, and predictive maintenance activities using the CMMS; ensure accurate documentation, PM execution, and spare parts management.
• Develop and maintain PM/PdM programs in compliance with FDA 21 CFR Part 820, GMPs, and site quality requirements.
• Monitor equipment performance, OEE, downtime, and reliability data; perform root cause analysis and implement actions to improve equipment availability and reliability.
• Support CAPA and NCR investigations, utilizing structured root cause analysis tools.
• Oversee maintenance of new and existing manufacturing equipment to ensure validated/qualified state and timely return to service.
• Manage maintenance budgets, equipment expenditures, purchase orders, and expense forecasting.
• Oversee contracted facility services and outsourced maintenance activities.
• Lead maintenance staffing activities including scheduling, training, performance management, employee relations, and hiring decisions.
• Partner with Manufacturing, Quality, and Engineering to ensure smooth project transitions into daily operations.
• Promote a safe, compliant, and ethical work environment through adherence to safety policies, company standards, and regulatory requirements.
• Plan and execute maintenance activities for scheduled shutdowns and plant closures as required.
• Deliver excellent customer service through effective communication and cross‑functional collaboration.

• 2‑year degree required. Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Minimum 2+ years’ experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Must have experience leading a team.
• Be familiar with Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma concepts.
• Understand the design, installation and maintenance of mechanical, electrical, and pneumatic equipment that support a complex manufacturing plant.
• Have a thorough knowledge of manufacturing equipment, using blueprints, equipment manuals, specifications, standard operating procedures, and be able to use proper judgment when taking corrective actions during equipment malfunction.
• Have working knowledge of hazardous chemicals and their disposal, OSHA, EPA, and FDA requirements.
• Must have very strong verbal and written communication skills, documentation practices (cGDPs), be self‑motivated and possess strong interpersonal skills.
• Must be able to update procedures and modify processes to simplify their complexity and improve efficiency.

• Must be able to wear personal protective equipment:
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