Maintenance Supervisor

Innovative Skincare•Mesa, AZ

4d•Onsite

About The Position

The Maintenance Supervisor is a hands-on working supervisor at Innovative Skincare’s GMP-regulated manufacturing facility in Mesa, Arizona. Most of the day is spent troubleshooting, repairing, and maintaining production equipment and critical utilities while setting the pace and standards for maintenance technicians and mechanics. The role responds directly to equipment breakdowns and utility issues, keeps preventive maintenance on schedule, maintains accurate work orders and records, and ensures systems operate safely and in compliance with GMP and FDA standards. The position is fully on-site. The supervisor leads a small maintenance team while working alongside them, assigns and prioritizes daily work, plans schedules and on-call coverage, and provides on-the-job training. The position also works closely with Production, Quality, and Warehouse, and coordinates with vendors and contractors. The role reports to the Director of Manufacturing Operations.

Requirements

At least 5 years of experience in maintenance, facilities engineering, or utilities within a GMP-regulated environment, such as pharma, biotech, cosmetics, or food.
At least 2 years of supervisory experience managing maintenance teams in a manufacturing setting.
Strong technical expertise in boilers and steam systems; chillers, HVAC, and environmental systems; reverse osmosis and sanitation systems; and mechanical, electrical, and control systems.
Experience building and managing preventive and predictive maintenance programs.
Strong understanding of GMP, FDA, and OSHA requirements.
Ability to read and interpret schematics and engineering drawings.
Demonstrated ability to lead continuous improvement initiatives.
Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and perform repetitive movements.
Ability to stand, bend, and climb for extended periods.
Comfort working in manufacturing environments with exposure to chemicals, powders, and equipment noise.

Nice To Haves

Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or Industrial Engineering, or a related field (preferred).
PLC knowledge.

Responsibilities

Personally diagnose and repair mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic issues on production, filling, packaging, and utility equipment.
Respond to breakdowns and emergency calls and work directly to restore production lines.
Read schematics, P&IDs, and electrical drawings to trace faults; use multimeters, PLC interfaces, and diagnostic tools.
Perform equipment rebuilds, alignments, part replacements, and minor fabrication.
Participate in the on-call rotation.
Operate, maintain, and repair boilers and steam distribution systems, chillers, HVAC and environmental controls, reverse osmosis and purified water systems, and sanitization systems.
Perform daily utility rounds, readings, and adjustments to maintain GMP performance and quality requirements.
Perform and oversee preventive and predictive maintenance, ensuring it is completed on schedule and correctly.
Lead hands-on root cause analysis of recurring failures and implement corrective fixes.
Identify practical improvements to reduce downtime and improve equipment maintainability.
Support capital project equipment installation, commissioning, and IQ/OQ/PQ validation, including hands-on installation work.
Lead maintenance technicians and mechanics by working alongside them and setting the standard.
Assign and prioritize daily work, build schedules and on-call coverage, and train technicians on the job.
Maintain safe work practices, including LOTO and PPE requirements.
Accurately close out work orders and keep CMMS asset records and maintenance histories current.
Follow GMP, FDA, OSHA, and internal quality standards, maintain audit-ready documentation, and support inspections.
Coordinate maintenance with Production, Quality, and Warehouse around production schedules and scale-up.
Coordinate outside vendors and contractors for specialized work and work alongside them on site.
Perform other duties as assigned by the Director of Manufacturing Operations.