Facilities Supervisor

Thermo Fisher Scientific • Meriden, CT

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About The Position

As part of the Thermo Fisher Scientific team, you’ll discover meaningful work that makes a positive impact on a global scale. Join our colleagues in bringing our Mission to life every single day to enable our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner and safer. We provide our global teams with the resources needed to achieve individual career goals while helping to take science a step beyond by developing solutions for some of the world’s toughest challenges, like protecting the environment, making sure our food is safe or helping find cures for cancer. Position Summary Oversee facility operations and maintenance activities with a focus on ensuring regulatory compliance, safety, and operational excellence. Lead a team responsible for critical facility systems including HVAC, utilities, equipment maintenance, and building infrastructure. Implement continuous improvement initiatives while maintaining GMP standards and supporting manufacturing operations. Coordinate with internal departments and external vendors to ensure reliable facility operations and minimal disruption to production activities.

Requirements

• Minimum 5 years’ experience as a Facilities Supervisor
• High School Diploma
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings, P&IDs, and engineering documentation
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
• Emergency response capabilities and availability for on-call rotation
• Effective communication and team leadership skills
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office suite and facility management software
• Experience managing contractor relationships and service agreements
• Safety program implementation and compliance knowledge
• Ability to be on-call and work various shifts including nights/weekends as needed
• Physical ability to perform inspections and respond to facility issues
• Valid driver’s license and ability to travel between facilities as needed

Nice To Haves

• Certifications in facilities systems, safety procedures, or trade specializations preferred
• Preferred fields of study: Engineering, Facilities Management, or related technical field
• Experience leading and developing maintenance teams of 10+
• Proficiency in building management systems (BMS) and computerized maintenance management systems (CMMS)
• Strong knowledge of mechanical, electrical, and utility systems including HVAC and water systems
• Strong knowledge of water purification systems and wastewater systems
• Experience with regulatory compliance and quality systems

Responsibilities

• Oversee facility operations and maintenance activities to ensure regulatory compliance, safety, and operational excellence
• Lead a team responsible for critical facility systems including HVAC, utilities, equipment maintenance, and building infrastructure
• Implement continuous improvement initiatives while maintaining GMP standards and supporting manufacturing operations
• Coordinate with internal departments and external vendors to ensure reliable facility operations and minimal disruption to production activities
• Support hazardous material inventory control, waste handling, and disposal processes in accordance with regulatory and company standards
• Support emergency response efforts related to chemical spills, exposures, or releases
• Ensure staff are trained in hazard communication (HazCom), personal protective equipment (PPE), and safe handling procedures
• Manage preventive and corrective maintenance programs using CMMS
• Ensure timely completion of work orders and minimize equipment downtime
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives and support facility-related projects and system upgrades
• Collaborate cross-functionally with Engineering, EHS, Quality, Operations, Supply Chain, and external contractors
• Ensure compliance, operational efficiency, and audit readiness
• Support inspections, documentation, and adherence to regulatory standards and internal policies

Benefits

• A choice of national medical and dental plans, and a national vision plan, including health incentive programs
• Employee assistance and family support programs, including commuter benefits and tuition reimbursement
• At least 120 hours paid time off (PTO), 10 paid holidays annually, paid parental leave (3 weeks for bonding and 8 weeks for caregiver leave), accident and life insurance, and short- and long-term disability in accordance with company policy
• Retirement and savings programs, such as our competitive 401(k) U.S. retirement savings plan
• Employees’ Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP) offers eligible colleagues the opportunity to purchase company stock at a discount

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees