Equipment Supervisor

Polysciences, Inc. • Warrington Township, PA

10d • $87,700 - $106,200 • Onsite

About The Position

Keep Operations Running. Lead with Expertise. Make an Impact. At Polysciences, Inc., we believe that reliable equipment is essential to delivering the high-quality specialty chemicals and materials our customers depend on. Headquartered in Warrington, Pennsylvania, Polysciences is a specialty chemical manufacturer serving industries including life sciences, diagnostics, medical devices, electronics, and research. We are seeking an experienced, hands-on Equipment Supervisor to lead equipment maintenance and reliability efforts across our manufacturing and laboratory operations. This is an opportunity for a technically skilled leader who enjoys solving complex equipment challenges, improving operational efficiency, and working collaboratively with cross-functional teams. You'll play a critical role in minimizing downtime, ensuring equipment readiness, and supporting safe, efficient, and compliant operations.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in equipment maintenance, reliability, instrumentation, engineering support, or technical operations.
• At least 2 years of supervisory, team leadership, or maintenance coordination experience.
• Experience supporting equipment in a regulated manufacturing, pharmaceutical, biotechnology, specialty chemical, or life sciences environment.
• Hands-on experience with both manufacturing equipment and laboratory instrumentation.
• Strong mechanical and electromechanical troubleshooting skills, including working knowledge of pumps, motors, process equipment, electrical controls, pneumatics, and instrumentation.
• Experience with preventive maintenance programs, calibration coordination, and equipment maintenance documentation.
• Familiarity with equipment qualification, validation, change control, deviations, and CAPA.
• Experience working with computerized maintenance management systems (CMMS), ERP systems such as SAP, and Microsoft Office.
• Experience coordinating equipment vendors, contractors, and third-party service providers.
• Ability to interpret technical manuals, equipment specifications, service reports, and engineering documentation.
• Knowledge of applicable electrical safety practices, lockout/tagout, and equipment-specific safety procedures.
• Strong communication, organizational, problem-solving, and leadership skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor's degree in a related field.
• Six Sigma Green Belt or OSHA 30 certification.
• Understanding of GMP, GLP, ISO quality systems, or other regulated manufacturing requirements.
• Experience working in ISO cleanroom environments.
• Experience supporting medical device manufacturing.
• Familiarity with CAD or similar technical design software.

Responsibilities

• Oversee preventive and corrective maintenance programs for manufacturing equipment and laboratory instrumentation.
• Coordinate troubleshooting, repairs, inspections, and servicing to minimize equipment downtime and maintain operational readiness.
• Develop and maintain equipment maintenance schedules, work orders, service records, and equipment histories.
• Identify recurring equipment issues, investigate root causes, and implement corrective actions to improve reliability and performance.
• Manage critical spare parts inventory and coordinate the procurement of maintenance supplies and replacement components.
• Supervise and coordinate maintenance personnel to ensure timely, safe, and effective equipment support.
• Manage relationships with external equipment vendors, contractors, and service providers.
• Partner with Production, Quality, Engineering, and Facilities teams to prioritize maintenance activities and minimize disruptions to manufacturing schedules.
• Coordinate equipment upgrades, repairs, and replacements to support operational efficiency, reliability, and production capacity.
• Ensure maintenance activities are performed in accordance with applicable safety, quality, and regulatory requirements.
• Maintain accurate maintenance documentation and ensure equipment is appropriately released for use following servicing.
• Support equipment qualification, validation, change control, deviations, and corrective and preventive action (CAPA) processes.
• Promote safe work practices, including electrical safety, lockout/tagout procedures, and proper use of personal protective equipment.

Benefits

• At Polysciences, your work has a direct impact on the reliability, safety, and efficiency of our operations. You'll have the opportunity to apply your technical expertise, lead a maintenance team, collaborate with professionals across multiple disciplines, and contribute to continuous improvement in a specialized manufacturing environment.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree