Job Title: Maintenance Supervisor - 2nd Shift

Work Location: Wake County, North Carolina

Summary:

• The Maintenance Supervisor is responsible for the Safety, Quality and Cost Effectiveness of the maintenance activities within the manufacturing and building facilities operations in his/her area.
• The responsibilities include supervising, directing and coordinating maintenance activities to improve performance of the facilities, utilities, and production areas during second shift.
• The Maintenance Supervisor should be an effective problem solver with the ability to coordinate and direct maintenance activities within the changing demands of manufacturing and the facility. The Maintenance Supervisor will oversee the preventative and corrective maintenance programs to ensure that maintenance work is performed in accordance with all regulatory and plant requirements.
• The Maintenance Supervisor will develop, understand, and work within the annual maintenance budget; manage the maintenance expertise to perform and assist with the plant operation/maintenance outages; and monitor mechanical/electrical/I&C maintenance work to ensure that all work is conducted using proper industrial and applicable plant procedures and standards.
• The Maintenance Supervisor will recommend improvements in methods, equipment, operating procedures, and working condition activities for the area and the site. The Supervisor must embrace high standards in Human Performance, Safety, and Housekeeping.

Responsibilities:

• Provide leadership to process maintenance and utility operators to maintain good group morale and safety.
• Improves the performance of production lines and critical utilities by using effective preventative maintenance, timely problem solving, equipment improvements, and training of production and maintenance personnel as needed.
• Maintain the facility and grounds at an acceptable level by preventative maintenance and unscheduled Work Orders.
• Coordinate and schedule outside services when needed to support the efforts of the facility mechanics and utility operators.
• Provide utilities support to the plant on a consistent and reliable basis.
• Actively participate in all Environmental, Health, and Safety aspects of the plant.
• Ensures productivity of maintenance department through implementation of a maintenance excellence program, maintenance planning and work order assignments to process mechanics.
• Provides maintenance support to all aspects of the manufacturing process in accordance with FDA guidelines, current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP), and all internal operating procedures.
• Provides technical direction, effective problem solving/troubleshooting, and training for process mechanics.
• Coordinates and schedules outside services when needed to support the efforts of the mechanics.
• Supports or Leads projects as needed.
• Ensures effective employee relations through employee coaching, mentoring and development in addition to providing performance evaluations and management for direct reports.
• Provides leadership to mechanics to maintain a culture of collaboration, continuous improvement, safety, and strives to develop a high-performing maintenance team.
• Provides financial oversight on the use of tools, equipment, materials, and parts by mechanics.
• Meets city, state, and federal regulatory requirements relevant to Production lines and Engineering areas of responsibilities.
• Actively participates in all Environmental, Health, and Safety aspects of the plant and ensures all safety procedures and programs are effectively being followed.
• Maintains Plant’s CMMS or Work Order system (Maximo) by assigning work orders, closing work orders, and monitoring progress of open work orders. Assists in improving the accuracy and dependability of the CMMS system.
• Work safely in accordance with regulations, standards, and procedures and in a manner that eliminates unreasonable risk to health and the environment. Notify management of unsafe conditions or practices, unlawful activities and activities which present unreasonable health and/or environmental risk. Report all safety and/or environmental incidents to management immediately.
• Maintain compliance within Engineering and Maintenance systems (e.g., job plans, PM records, work orders).
• Enforce EHS procedures and respond to EHS concerns within his/her area of operational responsibility. Conduct incident investigations for all incidents that may occur within his/her department. Follow through on all safety related corrective actions in his/her department.
• Collaborate with Quality, Validation, Production, and EHS for compliance initiatives.
• Participate in corporate or site-wide audits, CAPA reviews, and training sessions as required.
• Other duties as assigned with or without accommodation.

Qualifications:

• Engineering or technical degree or equivalent years of experience in lieu of degree
• 5+ years of experience in maintenance and a regulated pharmaceutical, biotechnology, or medical device environment
• Strong understanding of GMP, FDA, and ISO regulations
• Strong experience with maintenance and calibration systems (e.g., CMMS such as Maximo)
• Excellent analytical, organizational, and communication skills
• Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities
• Experience in understanding and troubleshooting Distributed Control Systems (Foxboro I/A System preferred) and PLCs (Allen-Bradley preferred)
• Ability to sit, stand, and walk for extended periods in an office and manufacturing environment
• Frequently required to access mechanical spaces, utility rooms, or production areas (requiring PPE)
• Must be able to lift up to 25 lbs occasionally
• Visual acuity to review documentation and electronic data
• High level of attention to detail and accuracy
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills
• Capacity to manage multiple priorities and deadlines under minimal supervision
• Effective written and verbal communication and critical thinking abilities
• Normal office conditions but will spend significant time on the production floor and facilities/utilities area
• On-site role in manufacturing plant environment
• May require occasional off-shift or weekend work to support manufacturing operations and projects
• Exposure to typical pharmaceutical production conditions, including cleanrooms, mechanical spaces, and utilities
• Standard business hours with flexibility to support off-hour or weekend compliance activities as required
• May be required to participate in audits or emergency responses outside of regular working hours
• Reports to the Head of Engineering, Facilities, and Maintenance
• Direct reports included: Process and Facilities mechanics working multiple shifts
• Interacts with Production, Engineering, outside contractors, Quality, Human Resources, and Materials Management departments
• Position is responsible for maintaining production processing equipment (formulation through packaging), facilities, and utilities
• Responsible for accuracy and compliance with documentation impacting equipment release and GMP operations
• Accountable for managing and tracking compliance-related activities that may affect departmental operating budgets
• No direct budget ownership but influences financial outcomes through compliance performance and avoidance of regulatory impact

Published Category: Manufacturing & Technical Operations