Maintenance Supervisor

Trusted Consumer Self-Care Products • Covington, KY

9h

About The Position

We are seeking a Maintenance Supervisor responsible for leading and coordinating maintenance activities on all shifts to ensure the safe, reliable, and efficient operation of plant assets. This role focuses on driving compliance with Perrigo Work Standards (PWS), optimizing preventive and predictive maintenance programs, and fostering a culture of continuous improvement and reliability.

Requirements

• Associate Degree in Engineering preferred/related discipline or minimum of 4 years of leadership experience in maintenance and/or seven to ten years’ experience in a plant maintenance function with supervisory experience required.
• Hands-on experience as a working supervisor/foreman in an FDA-regulated facility
• A minimum of three years’ experience in GMP-related Food/Pharmaceutical Manufacturing.
• Must be able to communicate effectively (both verbally and written), motivate and supervise others, handle both diverse and multiple assignments, and work with minimal supervision.
• Ability to read and understand process flow diagrams, process, instrumentation, piping, mechanical, and structural drawings.
• Must have general knowledge and skills in computer-based applications and functions such as MS® Office, Teams, etc.
• Must be able to work effectively with a computerized maintenance management system.

Nice To Haves

• Journeyman certification preferred and/or willing to participate in an Apprenticeship program.
• Knowledge of contractual procedures, bidding documents, and purchasing is beneficial.
• Experience with repairs and maintenance of processing, process utility and building utility equipment – mechanical, plumbing, light electrical and instrumentation.
• Experience with Programmable Logic Control-based control systems is desired.
• Experience in Asset Reliability and predictive maintenance methodologies and technologies is highly desirable.
• Experience in using SAP would be considered a major asset.

Responsibilities

• Full accountability for team member safety, including proactive hazard identification and corrective action.
• Ensure strict adherence to cGMPs, FDA requirements, food safety, and quality standards.
• Maintain process parameters within established specifications and ensure product quality expectations and appropriately escalate if and when those cannot be met.
• Lead and support deviation investigations, root cause analysis, and corrective and preventive actions (CAPAs).
• Lead manufacturing maintenance practices to achieve safety, quality, operational excellence, and people targets.
• Ensure adherence to standard operating procedures (SOPs) and work instructions.
• Provide work direction and oversight across the department.
• Serve as the escalation point for maintenance issues.
• Coordinate activities across departments, including Operations, Quality, Engineering, and Supply Chain.
• Directly supervise maintenance personnel and team leader; provide coaching, feedback, and performance management.
• Support onboarding, training, and development of maintenance team members.
• Foster a culture of accountability, engagement, and continuous improvement.
• Use root cause analysis to determine corrective actions for equipment failures.
• Lead and support maintenance improvement initiatives focused on productivity, efficiency, quality, and cost reduction.
• Lead or co-lead site projects, including equipment trials, process improvements, and standardization efforts.
• Support implementation of new processes, equipment, and systems.
• Identify and eliminate waste using Lean, Six Sigma, or other continuous improvement methodologies.

Benefits

• We believe our people are our greatest asset. Alongside competitive compensation, we offer benefits tailored to supporting you and your family, as well as career development opportunities to ensure you feel valued and supported, both professionally and personally.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: Associate degree