Maintenance Team Lead

Novonesis•Madison, WI

15d•$28 - $39•Onsite

About The Position

The Maintenance Team Lead leads repairs and preventative maintenance for cGMP process equipment, utility systems, and facilities. The role coordinates maintenance work across shifts, schedules and assigns work, and performs maintenance as needed. It also supports employee training, manages third-party contractor support, maintains equipment and supply inventories, responds to alarms, and ensures maintenance work and records meet cGMP and safety requirements. The position is based onsite in Madison, Wisconsin, with a Monday–Friday schedule from 6:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. The role requires willingness to work overtime, weekends, holidays, and varying shifts when needed. The expected pay range is $28–$39 per hour.

Requirements

Associate degree or equivalent combination of education and work experience.
At least five years of relevant experience in an FDA-regulated or controlled manufacturing environment; dietary supplements or pharmaceuticals preferred.
Willingness to work overtime, weekends, holidays, and varying shifts as required.
Knowledge of GMP, inspection guidelines, sanitation, dietary supplement regulations, food regulations, and product safety.
Excellent communication, organizational, planning, problem-solving, and follow-up skills.
Ability to work effectively as a team player in a diverse work group.
Ability to comply with company policies and procedures and maintain regular work attendance.
Ability to read and interpret control wiring and logic diagrams for PLC and automation equipment, P&IDs, and general arrangements for process equipment and utilities.
Knowledge of root cause analysis and other problem-solving methods.
Knowledge of the practical application of engineering science and technology, including principles, techniques, procedures, and equipment used in designing and producing goods and services.
Knowledge of raw materials, production processes, quality control, costs, and other techniques for maximizing effective manufacturing and distribution.

Nice To Haves

Experience in a dietary supplements or pharmaceutical manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

Coordinate facility maintenance and repair work; prepare seven-day work schedules and assignments, and direct or perform work as needed.
Coordinate maintenance activities between shifts.
Develop and maintain the preventative maintenance system and assist with developing and implementing the PM program.
Maintain preventative maintenance schedules for applicable equipment and machinery, including manufacturer recommendations and installation notes for new equipment provided by the General Contractor during start-up.
Support training for other maintenance department employees.
Arrange and manage third-party contractor support as needed.
Prepare and secure estimates and cost quotes as needed.
Inspect or test damaged machine parts, mark defective areas, and advise the manager or supervisor of repair needs.
Collect and discard worn machine parts and other refuse to maintain machinery and work areas.
Record production, repair, and machine maintenance information, and maintain paper and electronic cGMP records.
Manage inventory and requisition machine parts, equipment, and other supplies to maintain and replenish stock.
Respond to alarms and document activities.
Maintain a clean, sanitary, and safe work area.
Cover vacations and absences across all shifts and assume maintenance responsibilities.
Document equipment rebuilds as Detailed Job Plans.
Write, review, and approve work instructions and standard operating procedures.
Create preventative maintenance activities (PMs).
Perform other duties as required.