Facilities Maintenance Utilities Supervisor I

GRIFOLS, S.A.•San Diego, CA

35d•$120,621 - $135,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Maintenance - Utilities Supervisor oversees a maintenance or utilities team responsible for the continuous operations of a Grifols manufacturing facility. The Supervisor may coordinate the installation, maintenance, calibration and repair work in their area of responsibility or provide oversight of a location's utility systems. He/she manages team(s) of technicians, contractors and other staff, perform regular area inspections, maintains troubleshoot equipment, and assigns work to employees. The Maintenance - Utilities Supervisor must have technical skills and knowledge of various crafts within their scope of responsibility. The Supervisor shall be available 24/7 to respond to emergencies and provide directions when required. Ultimately the Maintenance - Utilities Supervisor’s primary goal is to ensure that production equipment and/or utilities systems are in good and safe condition at all times and meet the needs of manufacturing operations. Other duties include responsibility for safety, regulatory and/or environmental compliance; ensuring continuous improvement of processes; and using expertise gained through wide exposure in previous assignments and experience to focus on areas for planning, scheduling, organizing, performance management, financial management, administrative skills, QA, regulatory and validation. We are seeking individuals who have prior experience managing Integrated Facilities Management (IFM) teams. Including the demonstrated ability to oversee and coordinate daily activities performed by IFM service providers, ensuring alignment with site maintenance standards, GMP compliance, and safety protocols. Proven success in holding IFM partners accountable to contractual obligations, service level agreements, and key performance indicators. Skilled in fostering collaboration between internal stakeholders and IFM teams to deliver efficient, cost-effective facility operations.

Requirements

Demonstrate effective leadership/supervision skills
Strong troubleshooting skills
Able to work in a fast-paced environment and multi-task effectively
Effective interpersonal and written communications skills
Understand budgeting concepts
Able to interpret blueprints, specifications and schematics
Proficiently use Microsoft Office, computerized maintenance management systems, ADP time management and incident tracking system software
Strong investigative and analytical skills
Effectively communicates with various departments and job levels
Bachelor’s Degree, preferably in Engineering,
Professional registration and/or certifications as appropriate
Minimum 5 years of experience in a similar role, preferably in a regulated environment, or military experience; at least 2 of the 5 years must be in a leadership capacity

Responsibilities

Prioritize both scheduled and unscheduled work to ensure minimum impact of manufacturing operations while using the most cost effective and compliant methods.
Manage and balance technicians' PTO to ensure adequate site coverage as well as on-call scheduling when needed.
Review work orders/logbook entries in the computerized maintenance management system to ensure accuracy, clear and concise comments while making any updates or corrections as needed.
Provide oversight to ensure standard operating procedures are followed in accordance with safety, regulatory and engineering guidelines.
Supervise employees to ensure compliance with OSHA and Environmental & Safety policies and procedures as performed during maintenance or utility operations activities.
Conduct safety meetings and area inspections.
Support/Contribute/Communicate long and short-term goals and expectations for area of responsibility.
Respond to critical issues on a 24/7 basis. For utilities operations this may also include responding to manufacturing areas without 24/7 coverage, and other designated Grifols onsite and offsite locations, etc.
Ensure that employees receive proper training, complete qualifications, and possess necessary certifications.
Creates positive relationships and engages with staff to inspire them to meet/exceed expectations and goals on a daily basis.
Review and approve timecards in the company’s timekeeping system and maintain accurate work schedules for employees.
Conduct midyear and annual performance evaluations.
Contribute and take responsibility for continuous improvement, system improvements and capital projects.
Identify and respond to work order trends which impact manufacturing operations.
Communicate effectively with various partners to ensure business continuity.
Receive raw materials and perform SAP transactions for said materials. (Utilities)
Capable of performing some, most, or all Utilities Sr. Operations Specialist duties depending on one's supervisor level. (Utilities)
Demonstrated ability to oversee and coordinate daily activities performed by IFM service providers, ensuring alignment with site maintenance standards, GMP compliance, and safety protocols. Proven success in holding IFM partners accountable to contractual obligations, service level agreements, and key performance indicators. Skilled in fostering collaboration between internal stakeholders and IFM teams to deliver efficient, cost-effective facility operations.
Develop knowledge and skills needed to perform job as required by the area of responsibility.
Responsible for the state of assets within their scope, including preventive maintenance, repairs, cleanliness, and general upkeep.
Conduct interviews and provide input for hiring decisions.
Supports established company policies and values with integrity.
Plan and execute yearly shutdowns on time and on budget.
Maintain relationships with colleagues in the planning and execution of work as necessary to maintain manufacturing operations with minimum downtime and cost effectiveness.
Comply with all cGMP, OSHA, and Environmental & Safety policies and procedures.
Promote a culture of ownership of equipment and one’s area of responsibility.
Maintain a rapport with Human Resources to ensure compliance with applicable internal policies and practices as well as promotions, recruitment activities, performance management, etc.
Responsible for the process of safety management and management of change (OSHA), (Utilities)
This job level requires proficiency in most equipment and unit operations in one’s area of responsibility.
Provide a high level of technical assistance to solve complicated equipment issues.
Chairs inter/intra-departmental teams.
Responsible for SOP/Job Plan content for area of responsibility.
Suggest/implement corrective and preventive actions for incident resolution.
Review equipment history to look for areas of improvement.