Supervisor, Mfg Equipment Maintenance

Thermo Fisher Scientific • Greenville, NC

13h

About The Position

As a Manufacturing Equipment Maintenance Supervisor at Thermo Fisher Scientific, you will coordinate a skilled team of maintenance technicians to ensure optimal performance of critical manufacturing equipment. You will promote excellence in preventive and corrective maintenance while maintaining strict regulatory compliance. Working closely with Production, Engineering, and Quality teams, you will help maximize equipment uptime, improve operational efficiency, and maintain high manufacturing standards. Your leadership will foster a culture of safety, continuous improvement, and technical excellence in support of the company’s mission.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree and at least 5 years of industrial maintenance experience, including 2 or more years in a supervisory role; alternatively, 5 years of industrial maintenance and pharmaceutical experience, including 2 or more years in a leadership role.
• Experience in a GMP manufacturing environment, preferably in pharmaceutical or biotechnology industries.
• Strong technical knowledge of mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and automation systems.
• Expertise in preventive maintenance programs and computerized maintenance management systems (CMMS).
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings, schematics, and maintenance manuals.
• Proficiency in safety protocols, including LOTO, confined space entry, and arc flash prevention.
• Experience with TPM, 5S, and continuous improvement methodologies.
• Effective leadership skills, including the ability to coach, develop, and support team members.
• Proficiency in project management and scheduling maintenance activities.
• Experience with regulatory compliance and documentation.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Clear written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work rotating shifts, including nights, weekends, and holidays as required.
• Experience managing contractors and vendors.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and maintenance management software.

Nice To Haves

• Preferred fields of study include Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related engineering discipline.
• Professional certifications in maintenance, electrical systems, or HVAC are beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate maintenance technicians to ensure optimal performance of critical manufacturing equipment.
• Promote effective preventive and corrective maintenance.
• Maintain compliance with regulatory requirements and documentation standards.
• Work with Production, Engineering, and Quality teams to maximize equipment uptime and improve operational efficiency.
• Coach, develop, and support team members.
• Manage and schedule maintenance activities.
• Manage contractors and vendors.
• Promote safety, continuous improvement, and technical excellence.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager