Supervisor Calibration & Automation

Thermo Fisher Scientific•Mississauga, ON

4d•CA$76,400 - CA$114,575•Onsite

About The Position

Our Mississauga facility covers all phases of drug product development from early-phase formulation development to clinical trial material to commercial supply in the same plant using scalable equipment for non-GMP and GMP work. Lead the Calibration & Automation team to maintain critical instrumentation, precision scales, and process equipment controls for safety, compliance, uptime, and business continuity. Supervise daily activities, support GMP and 21 CFR Part 11 compliance, and drive continuous improvement.

Requirements

High School diploma or equivalent required; licensed tradesperson in Electrical (309A or 447A), Instrumentation (447A), Mechanical (433A), or related discipline required.
Minimum 5 years relevant experience in instrumentation, automation, calibration, or electrical/equipment maintenance.
Minimum 2 years supervisory experience.
Experience with change control and contractor/vendor management required.
Expertise in scale calibration and instrumentation calibration principles, metrology, and measurement uncertainty.
Proficiency with process equipment PLC, HMI, and VFD systems; understanding of industrial automation controls and communication protocols.
Demonstrated experience with 21 CFR Part 11, validation (IQ/OQ/PQ), CMMS, and documentation control systems.
Ability to read and interpret schematics, P&IDs, loop diagrams, technical drawings, and process equipment control narratives.
Strong leadership, project management, problem-solving, communication, and safety skills.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite
Ability to work day shift on-site with rotating or off-shift support as required.
Must be legally authorized to work in Canada now or in the future, without sponsorship.
Must be able to pass a comprehensive background check.

Nice To Haves

Post-secondary diploma or degree in a related field would be an asset.
GMP experience preferred; pharmaceutical or biotechnology manufacturing experience an asset.
Experience with process equipment control modifications is an asset.

Responsibilities

Coach, develop, and manage team performance.
Lead daily huddles, assign priorities, and ensure calibration deadlines are met.
Support staffing, overtime control, and continuous improvement.
Ensure GMP, 21 CFR Part 11, SOP, validation, and data integrity compliance for process equipment controls.
Support audits and inspections, and manage deviations, CAPAs, and investigations.
Ensure staff are trained, qualified, and working safely.
Maintain calibration, preventive maintenance, and process equipment control programs.
Review work plans with maintenance planning and support operator basic care where applicable.
Track key metrics and implement improvements to availability and reliability.
Update calibration procedures, work instructions, drawings, logs, and CMMS records.
Manage change control and coordinate project work and contractors.
Provide technical leadership and support training and troubleshooting.