Group Leader Equipment Services

Thermo Fisher Scientific•Whitby, ON

5d•Onsite

About The Position

Our Whitby Site specializes in commercial manufacturing for a full range of conventional dosage forms with specialized capabilities, and houses a fully integrated pharmaceutical development services (PDS) facility. Discover Impactful Work: Lead a team of millwrights to ensure maximum process & packaging equipment uptime and availability. Distribute, set up work, assist and monitor progress of the team to ensure work is completed Right First Time and On Time. Work closely with the Supervisor(s) to ensure the daily schedule is supported from a maintenance perspective. Shift Schedule: Monday - Friday - weekly rotation Nights, Afternoon and Days. Must be able to work all 3 shifts. Day in the Life: Lead and coordinate the day-to-day operation of the team, to ensure maximum process & packaging equipment uptime and availability, by: Ensure on-time Preventive Maintenance (PM) planning and execution by the team. Plan and process Work Orders (W/O) in a timely manner to reduce and sustain to a minimum backlog. Ensure timely and effective trouble shooting, repairs and overhauls tasks on all equipment. Address any exceptions (i.e. due to shift coverage/absentees, equipment malfunction and other critical issues) that may impact the business and communicates status. Ensure the team recommends and or implements actions to prevent repeat causes of equipment downtime. Ensure all work is planned to be completed Right First Time and On Time. Provide guidance, training and instructions to resolve technical problems/issues Supervision of outside contractors. Order production & packaging equipment’s replacement parts. Assist with implementation of improvement projects approved by management as well as requirements to work during maintenance shutdowns. Responsible for maintaining adequate shop supplies. Provide guidance, training and instructions to resolve technical problems/issues. Liaise with production & packaging managers and lead hands to schedule equipment availability for preventative maintenance. Respond to needs of production & packaging personnel when necessary. Assist in deviation investigations by providing technical background. Select, develop and evaluate staff to ensure the efficient operation of the function. Works with and advises staff on administrative policies and procedures. Promote a safe working environment, report potential hazards and ensure all direct reports follow Environmental Health and Safety procedures. Perform alternating or rotating shift work as well as requirement to work during maintenance shutdowns.

Requirements

High school diploma/General Educational Development (GED) Certificate is required.
College Certificate/Degree in Industrial Millwright
Licensed to practice as Industrial Millwright is required
Minimum 5 years experience with packaging and processing equipment in a pharmaceutical manufacturing environment.
Minimum 2 years experience in coaching, leading, and/or supervising a group or project
Ability to read drawings/schematics
Basic knowledge of welding, electrical, plumbing, pipe-fitting, hydraulics, an asset.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Proactive and organized approach to completing tasks timely and efficiently.
Sound knowledge with Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs), Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and Occupational Health and Safety Act (OHSA) Regulations.
Strong judgment, decision making and trouble shooting skills.
Ability to work with minimal supervision.
Ability to deal confidently with inside and outside clients.
Demonstrated computer proficiency with Microsoft Office programs and site CMMS applications.
Proficiency with the English language.
Position requires ordinary ambulatory skills and physical coordination sufficient to move about manufacturing/office locations; ability to stand, walk, stoop, kneel, crouch periodically for prolonged periods of time; manipulation (lift, carry, move) of light to medium weights of up to 40 pounds; arm, hand and finger dexterity; visual acuity to operate equipment, and read materials for prolonged periods of time; ability to sit, reach with hands and arms, talk, and hear for prolonged periods of time.
Must be legally authorized to work in Canada
Must be able to pass a comprehensive background check

Nice To Haves

Basic knowledge of welding, electrical, plumbing, pipe-fitting, hydraulics, an asset.

Responsibilities

Lead and coordinate the day-to-day operation of the team, to ensure maximum process & packaging equipment uptime and availability
Ensure on-time Preventive Maintenance (PM) planning and execution by the team
Plan and process Work Orders (W/O) in a timely manner to reduce and sustain to a minimum backlog
Ensure timely and effective trouble shooting, repairs and overhauls tasks on all equipment
Address any exceptions (i.e. due to shift coverage/absentees, equipment malfunction and other critical issues) that may impact the business and communicates status
Ensure the team recommends and or implements actions to prevent repeat causes of equipment downtime
Ensure all work is planned to be completed Right First Time and On Time
Provide guidance, training and instructions to resolve technical problems/issues
Supervision of outside contractors
Order production & packaging equipment’s replacement parts
Assist with implementation of improvement projects approved by management as well as requirements to work during maintenance shutdowns
Responsible for maintaining adequate shop supplies
Liaise with production & packaging managers and lead hands to schedule equipment availability for preventative maintenance
Respond to needs of production & packaging personnel when necessary
Assist in deviation investigations by providing technical background
Select, develop and evaluate staff to ensure the efficient operation of the function
Works with and advises staff on administrative policies and procedures
Promote a safe working environment, report potential hazards and ensure all direct reports follow Environmental Health and Safety procedures
Perform alternating or rotating shift work as well as requirement to work during maintenance shutdowns