Plant Maintenance Supervisor (2nd shift)

ROLE SUMMARY

Supervise the maintenance and preventive maintenance of production equipment and systems per approved Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs). Ability to handle several projects simultaneously and demonstrates attention to detail. Maintain compliance with FDA (Food and Drug Administration and cGMP (CwTent Good Manufacturing Practices) guidelines. Stress safety as a core value and ensure all employees share this value.

ROLE RESPONSIBILITIES

• Oversee the repair and maintenance of all facility equipment including HVAC, plant utilities, manufacturing support equipment and systems.
• Schedule and monitor the performance of Maintenance Mechanics and outside maintenance contractors.
• Identify and coordinate outside vendors and contractors; research, identify, approve and purchase new parts and equipment to support production, based on need and budget approvals.
• Compose new or revised departmental SOPs as required when processes require updating or to improve efficiency.
• Investigate all observations made during customer, safety or quality audits and report corrective actions taken; investigate ER /QARs and complete required reporting.
• Ensure all Preventive Maintenance (PMs) and Predictive Maintenance (PdMs) are completed in a timely manner.
• Must be able to be gown qualified for entry into the APA and maintain qualification.
• Coordinate personnel activities of maintenance staff i.e., vacations, doctor visits, etc. to ensure there is appropriate maintenance coverage.
• Address personnel issues with the assistance of the Maintenance Manager and Human Resources as they arise; assist in training new mechanics and supervisors; counsel and discipline mechanics as needed; compose performance improvement plans for mechanics that have performance issues and review with Maintenance Manager and Human Resources.

Conduct department and/or shift meetings with employees frequently to communicate company information, audit updates, production schedule updates, daily safety talks, etc.

QUALIFICATIONS/SKILLS

• Bachelor’s degree or graduate of a trade school in technical or science discipline.
• Minimum four (4) years of technical experience and/or training preferably in GMP environment; or equivalent combination of education and experience. 
• Strong leadership skills, troubleshooting and problem solving skills
• Operational knowledge of automated industrial machinery which includes motors, servos, industrial/electronic controls and pneumatic systems.
• PLC trouble shooting and problem-solving ability with practical, mechanical & electrical aptitude.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, etc.).
• Capability of identify reoccurring problems on the manufacturing floor and determining the corrective action to prevent.
• Working knowledge of vision inspection machine and Cognex vision systems is a plus.

PHYSICAL/MENTAL REQUIREMENTS

• Ability to climb ladders.
• Work at heights greater than 8 feet.
• Ability to stand for extended periods.

NON-STANDARD WORK SCHEDULE, TRAVEL OR ENVIRONMENT REQUIREMENTS

• Must be willing to travel between site facilities within the metro area.
• Must have the ability to simultaneously multi-task across multiple capabilities and functions and handle multiple competing priorities and requirements, including performing site and functional responsibilities, responding to frequent e-mail and phone communications and attending multiple meetings and conference calls. Note that these activities may not be time bound to core hours or presence at the site.
• Must have the ability to work effectively under, and manage to, strict time and performance deadlines.
• Must be willing and able to work beyond the hours typically defined as a “regular” workday, which may or may not include weekends and holidays