Supervisor, Equipment Maintenance 1st Shift

Kindeva Drug Delivery•Maryland Heights, MO

7d•Onsite

About The Position

The Equipment Maintenance Supervisor oversees maintenance and preventive maintenance of production equipment and systems in accordance with approved Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs). The role works from 6:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., with additional time as needed. The supervisor supports reliable production operations by coordinating maintenance staff and outside contractors, ensuring preventive and predictive maintenance is completed, and addressing equipment, safety, quality, and personnel matters.

Requirements

Associate degree in a scientific, technical, manufacturing, business, engineering, or related field and at least two years of supervisory experience in a manufacturing environment; or at least ten years of supervisory experience in pharmaceutical operations in lieu of a degree.
Must be able to obtain gown qualification for entry into the APA and maintain the qualification.

Nice To Haves

Pharmaceutical and/or manufacturing experience.
Experience in regulated environments.
Union leadership experience.

Responsibilities

Oversee repair and maintenance of 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 parts and equipment to support production based on need and budget approvals.
Compose new or revised departmental SOPs when processes require updating or improvement.
Investigate observations from 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.
Obtain and maintain gown qualification for entry into the APA.
Coordinate maintenance staff activities, such as vacations and doctor visits, to ensure appropriate coverage.
Address personnel issues with assistance from the Maintenance Manager and Human Resources.
Assist in training new mechanics and supervisors.
Conduct frequent department and/or shift meetings to communicate company information, audit updates, production schedule updates, daily safety talks, and other relevant information.