Supervisor, Maintenance

Job Summary

The role of a Maintenance Supervisor is to provide the necessary guidance, knowledge, and skill sets needed to properly and efficiently maintain, troubleshoot and repair Fresenius Kabi process equipment and utilities. This individual will be responsible for working across departments to coordinate the timely completion of routine and non-routine maintenance tasks, coordinating and overseeing the work of the maintenance Mechanics, as well as train new and existing mechanics.

Job Responsibilities

• Under guidance of the Manager, Maintenance, lead, coordinate and oversee routine and non-routine maintenance / repairs and daily operations of Fresenius Kabi process manufacturing equipment and utilities.
• Process manufacturing equipment includes but is not limited to primary and secondary fill/finish.
• Apply high level of mechanical, electrical and controls knowledge and experience to assess problems with process equipment, identify root cause, make necessary repairs and complete associated documentation.
• Work cross-functionally with other departments to coordinate maintenance activities within the master production schedule and coordinate and oversee the work of the Maintenance Mechanics.
• Establish and maintain necessary procedures required to perform routine preventive maintenance (PM).
• Identify critical spare parts needed and maintain those inventories to minimize equipment down time and maximize production efficiencies.
• Participate in cross functional teams utilizing root cause analysis tools to resolve product or equipment deviations, then implement appropriate corrective and preventive actions.
• Perform all activities in compliance with company cGMP and safety policies, procedures and practices.
• Assist in the departmental planning and development of preventive maintenance routines and associated schedules.
• Assist in executing the PM schedules to ensure peak productivity and highest quality possible.
• Assist in organizing and training of department personnel; maintain a strong floor presence and enforce cGMPs, SOPs and company policies.
• Effectively communicate with Directors, Managers, Supervisors, peers and subordinates; notify management if specifications cannot be met and/or quality or safety is being compromised.
• Review and document work completed by employees.
• Monitor and request supplies, change parts and spare parts as needed, and identify and help maintain inventories of these critical spares.
• Ensure that all safety equipment is functional and that all employees practice proper safety and follow safety procedures.
• Exercise excellent technical, mechanical and control system aptitude / skills to accurately identify root causes for machine failures or break downs and repair accordingly.
• Maintain production equipment at a high level of reliability.
• Ensure that Maintenance Mechanics maintain work areas in a neat, organized and uncluttered state.
• Effectively communicate and assist with troubleshooting of equipment and machinery with the Mechanics.
• Ensure compliance to company documents, programs and activities related to the Health, Safety, Environment, Energy, and Quality Management Systems.

Job Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering field or equivalent relevant work experience.
• Minimum of 5 years related work experience with at least one year in a leadership role.
• Experience in an aseptic manufacturing plant a definite plus.
• Candidates with experience in cosmetics, food, packaging or similar will be considered.
• Must be able to effectively speak, read, write, and understand English.