Supervisor, Maintenance

The Supervisor, Maintenance is responsible for overseeing and coordinating the operations of maintenance systems and the team of process maintenance technicians within assigned area to support Drug Product (DP) or Drug Substance Manufacturing (DSM) to ensure smooth and efficient operations. This role focuses on maintaining and managing equipment, vendors, and daily operational activities while ensuring compliance with safety, regulatory, and Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) standards.

Additionally, this role provides training, technical support, and leadership to the process maintenance team.

FUJIFILM Biotechnologies is building the future of bioproduction in Holly Springs, North Carolina. By end of 2025, we'll open North America's largest end-to-end CDMO biopharmaceutical manufacturing facility, offering drug substance production, fill-finish, and packaging under one roof. We're looking for passionate, mission-driven people to help us realize this exciting vision and deliver the next vaccine, cure, or therapy. We offer a dynamic work environment and we're proud to cultivate a culture that will fuel your purpose, energy, and drive-what we call Genki.

Ready to shape the future of medicine? Let's transform healthcare together! Holly Springs, North Carolina, combines small-town warmth with proximity to Raleigh's thriving tech scene, making it the perfect blend of community and opportunity. Fujifilm is globally headquartered in Tokyo with over 70,000 employees across four key business segments of healthcare, electronics, business innovation, and imaging. We are guided and united by our Group Purpose of giving our world more smiles.

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• Supervises a team of maintenance technicians within assigned area (DP/DSM) fostering a culture of continuous learning and development
• Manages and oversees the performance of preventative maintenance and repairs on equipment within assigned area (DP/DSM), including viral skids, bioreactors, pressure vessels, pumps, centrifuges, clean-in-place skids, chrome columns, or filling line, automation inspection line, formulation and isolation equipment
• Troubleshoots DP/DSM system issues, coordinates timely repairs to minimize downtown while adhering to compliance and safety standards
• Performs routine inspections and analysis to identify areas for improvement and implements energy-saving measures to minimize operational costs and environmental impact
• Responds to equipment failures and emergencies promptly to ensure continuous operations
• Assists in recovering DP/DSM systems for emergencies, including power outages, fire alarms, and adverse weather events
• Ensures compliance with GMP, Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), and other regulatory standards
• Maintains accurate records of maintenance activities and work orders, documents incidents reported by technicians, and updates standard operating procedures (SOPs), as needed
• Participates in cross-departmental meetings to provide technical expertise
• Supports and assists with implementing process improvement initiatives
• Supports site operations and handles emergency work orders outside regular working hours, as needed
• Collaborates on the development and implementation of safety procedures and risk assessments
• Enforces all company policies (e.g., time off, shift work, inclement weather) that directly impact employees
• Completes required administrative tasks (e.g., timecard approvals, time off requests, expense reports, etc.)
• Participates in the recruitment process and retention strategies to attract and retain talent
• Addresses performance gaps, employee questions and concerns, and partners with HR as needed for resolution
• Performs other duties, as assigned

• Advanced knowledge of mechanical, electrical, and control systems
• Effective communication, both written and oral
• Ability to work in a team environment
• Willingness to coach, lead, and develop a team
• Demonstrated knowledge of Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS) or other data tracking software
• Ability to present information to others
• Knowledge of Lean Six Sigma methodologies or other continuous improvement techniques
• Must be able to support 24/7 manufacturing facility, including shift, on-call and weekends, as needed

• High School Diploma/GED with 8+ years of experience in maintenance within a DP/DSM operations or related field; or
• Associate's degree in mechanical, electrical, applied…