Supervisor, Equipment Maintenance 1st Shift

At Kindeva we make products that save lives, ensuring better health and well-being for patients around the world.

The Equipment Maintenance Supervisor oversees the maintenance and preventive maintenance of production equipment and systems per approved Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs). Hours are 6:30am to 3:00pm with additional time as needed.

• Oversee the repair and maintenance of all facility equipment including HVAC, plant utilities, manufacturing support equipment and systems. Schedule and monitor the performance of Maintenance Mechanics and outside maintenance contractors.
• Identify and coordinate outside vendors and contractors; research, identify, approve and purchase new parts and equipment to support production, based on need and budget approvals.
• Compose new or revised departmental SOPs as required when processes require updating or to improve efficiency.
• Investigate all observations made during customer, safety or quality audits and report corrective actions taken; investigate ER /QARs and complete required reporting.
• Ensure all Preventive Maintenance (PMS) and Predictive Maintenance (PdMs) are completed in a timely manner.
• Must be able to be gown qualified for entry into the APA and maintain qualification.
• Coordinate personnel activities of maintenance staff i.e., vacations, doctor visits, etc. to ensure there is appropriate maintenance coverage.
• Address personnel issues with the assistance of the Maintenance Manager and Human Resources as they arise.
• Assist in training new mechanics and supervisors.
• Conduct department and/or shift meetings with employees frequently to communicate company information, audit updates, production schedule updates, daily safety talks, etc.

Associate degree in a scientific, technical, manufacturing, business, engineering, or related field and a minimum of two (2) years of supervisory experience in a manufacturing environment; OR a minimum of ten (10) years of supervisory experience in pharmaceutical operations in lieu of a degree.

Pharmaceutical and/or manufacturing experience, experience in regulated environments, and union leadership experience preferred.

Must be able to be gown qualified for entry into the APA and maintain qualification.

• Competitive base salary + performance bonus
• Comprehensive benefits package (health, dental, vision, 401k, etc.)
• Structured mentorship and professional development programs
• Exposure to cutting-edge pharmaceutical manufacturing technologies
• Clear career progression path toward Senior Manufacturing Engineer roles
• Collaborative and supportive work culture

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