Maintenance Shift Supervisor (Nights)

Novartis • Indianapolis, IN

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Step into a role where your technical expertise and problem-solving mindset keep critical manufacturing operations running seamlessly. As a Maintenance Shift Supervisor, you will supervise a skilled team supporting complex production and laboratory equipment in a highly regulated environment, ensuring reliability, compliance, and continuous performance. Your work directly enables uninterrupted supply and quality outcomes, making a meaningful impact on delivering therapies to patients who need them most. This is a weekday night shift role. Shift hours are expected to be Monday – Friday, 5 pm to 2 am, but may change based on business need.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Minimum 5 years of hands-on plant maintenance experience in a regulated good manufacturing practice environment.
• Prior experience supervising or coordinating maintenance activities within a production or manufacturing setting.
• Strong troubleshooting skills across mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and control system components.
• Experience working in cleanroom or controlled environments with strict quality and safety standards.
• Proficiency using computerized maintenance management systems, building management systems, and Microsoft Office applications.
• Ability to interpret technical documents including process and instrumentation diagrams, wiring diagrams, and equipment specifications.
• Ability to climb ladders and lift up to 50 pounds, and work in physically demanding environments as required.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor's degree in a technical field preferred.
• Experience supporting aseptic fill and finish operations and associated manufacturing equipment in a regulated environment.
• Experience working in radiopharmacy or radioactive materials environments, including completed training in radioactive or hazardous materials and familiarity with radiation detection equipment support.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and support execution of corrective, preventive, and predictive maintenance and calibration activities across production equipment.
• Perform and coordinate maintenance and repair of manufacturing and laboratory equipment in a regulated environment.
• Troubleshoot complex mechanical, electrical, and control system issues with minimal supervision.
• Interpret process and instrumentation diagrams, wiring diagrams, and technical specifications to plan maintenance activities.
• Support startup, commissioning, and transition to full 24x7 site-based operations.
• Ensure ongoing maintenance support for continuous 24x7 manufacturing operations following site startup.
• Ensure adherence to quality, safety, and regulatory standards during all maintenance activities.
• Complete detailed work orders and maintain accurate documentation within computerized maintenance management systems.
• Provide technical guidance and training to maintenance technicians and support skill development across the team.
• Support investigations and deviations, contributing to timely closure of corrective and preventive actions.

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Disability insurance
• 401(k) with company contribution and match
• Generous time off package including vacation, personal days, holidays and other leaves

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED