Supervisor

Farouk Systems•Houston, TX

25d

About The Position

The Maintenance Supervisor supervises and directs Maintenance employees and maintains and repairs Farouk System, Inc. buildings, equipment, facilities, and grounds. The role oversees shift operations, assigns daily tasks, supports production schedules, manages preventive maintenance schedules and projects, and coordinates outside contractors. It also involves troubleshooting and repairing filling and packaging equipment, maintaining facility systems, ensuring compliance with quality and safety requirements, and mentoring technicians.

Requirements

At least 3 years of supervisory experience.
At least 5 years of related experience in a regulated manufacturing environment.
Experience maintaining mechanical equipment, hydraulics, pneumatics, and industrial electrical systems.
High school diploma required.
Ability to operate machines, hand tools, and electronic equipment.
Ability to troubleshoot electrical and mechanical problems and assemble and disassemble equipment.
Excellent project management and planning skills.
Leadership skills and strong management and communication skills.
Bilingual in English and Spanish.
Ability to work in a sterile or controlled environment, including wearing hair and beard nets.
Ability to lift 10–20 pounds constantly, 25–50 pounds frequently, and 50–100 pounds occasionally.
Ability to work extended shifts and/or weekends as needed to meet production demands.

Nice To Haves

Associate degree in a technical field or equivalent experience.
ISA Certified Control Systems Technician (CCST-III), NICET, NC3, or similar certifications.
Familiarity with ERP systems such as SAP or LIMBLE and Microsoft Office applications including Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Teams.

Responsibilities

Oversee shift operations, assign daily tasks to operators, and ensure production schedules are met in accordance with ISO 22716 quality standards.
Ensure maintenance staff follow safety and company policies and procedures.
Plan and manage preventive maintenance schedules, projects, and outside contractors; review job orders to determine work priorities.
Obtain resource quotes for potential projects, equipment, and facility building requirements.
Observe machinery and equipment operation to diagnose malfunctions using a voltmeter and other testing devices.
Manage and perform setup, changeover, and operation of bottle, filling, capping, and packing machinery while maintaining a clean and safe work environment.
Perform facility maintenance, including HVAC, electrical, plumbing, and facility repairs.
Troubleshoot mechanical and electronic equipment issues to minimize downtime and maintain optimal equipment effectiveness.
Plan and perform work involving electrical and electronic theory, wiring specifications, electrical codes, materials, and electronic equipment; conduct fabrication and systematic modifications as needed.
Maintain an effective management process for parts, equipment, and tools.
Ensure adherence to SOPs and cGMP; review Batch Production Records and preventive maintenance logs, track activities in CMMS, and complete required compliance documentation.
Maintain records of maintenance repairs performed.
Mentor junior technicians on aseptic techniques, equipment operation, and gowning procedures while working alongside maintenance staff.
Identify process improvements, including reducing scrap, increasing efficiency, and implementing 5S; reduce downtime and support continuous production.
Enforce safety rules and practices, including Lockout/Tagout, PPE use, and hazardous-material handling.
Troubleshoot automated machinery and problems involving gears, levers, pulleys, PLCs, sensors, switches, control outputs, motors, and solenoids.
Apply aseptic behaviors, media-fill practices, and sterile-gowning qualifications in line with ISO 22716 requirements.
Manage team performance, coach employee development, and communicate across Quality, Maintenance, and Production.
Maintain team attendance and shift schedules and address performance issues with the Manager.
Perform other duties as assigned.