Supervisor, Manufacturing Equipment Maintenance

Summary

As a Manufacturing Equipment Maintenance Supervisor at Thermo Fisher Scientific, you will coordinate a skilled team of maintenance technicians in ensuring optimal performance of critical manufacturing equipment. You will promote excellence in preventive and corrective maintenance while maintaining strict compliance with regulatory requirements. Working closely with Production, Engineering, and Quality teams, you'll contribute to maximizing equipment uptime, improving operational efficiency, and maintaining high manufacturing standards. Your leadership will be essential in fostering a culture of safety, continuous improvement, and technical excellence.

Job description

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree - Preferred Fields of Study: Mechanical, Electrical, or related Engineering
• 5 years of experience in industrial maintenance
• 2 years in a supervisory role
• Professional certifications in maintenance, electrical systems, or HVAC beneficial
• Experience in 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)
• Demonstrated 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 with ability to coach, develop, and support team members
• Proficiency in project management and scheduling maintenance activities
• Demonstrated experience in 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 suite and maintenance management software
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States now or in the future without sponsorship
• Must be able to pass a comprehensive background check, which includes a drug screening

Company overview

Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc. is the world leader in serving science, with annual revenue of approximately $40 billion. The company's mission is to enable customers to make the world healthier, cleaner, and safer. With over 100,000 employees globally, Thermo Fisher provides an unrivaled combination of innovative technologies, purchasing convenience, and pharmaceutical services through its industry-leading brands including Thermo Scientific, Applied Biosystems, Invitrogen, Fisher Scientific, Unity Lab Services, Patheon, and PPD. The company serves customers across healthcare, life sciences, applied markets, and pharmaceutical sectors, offering solutions that accelerate research, solve complex analytical challenges, improve patient diagnostics, and increase laboratory productivity. Headquartered in Waltham, Massachusetts, Thermo Fisher operates globally, delivering critical scientific products, services, and workflow solutions that support researchers, organizations, and companies in addressing some of the world's most pressing issues.