Facilities & Maintenance Supervisor

Brunel; Hamilton; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Facility & Maintenance Supervisor to lead operations at a new GMP-compliant site. This hands-on leadership role involves managing maintenance teams, coordinating contractors, and ensuring compliance with regulatory standards. Ideal candidates will have extensive experience in GMP environments and a strong commitment to continuous improvement and safety. Join a dynamic team where your expertise will help build a solid foundation for operational excellence and contribute to the successful startup of this facility.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in GMP-compliant manufacturing environments.
• Experience in supervisory roles with strong leadership skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead preventative maintenance schedules and ensure compliance with GMP standards.
• Coordinate maintenance activities with internal teams and contractors.
• Perform hands-on troubleshooting of mechanical and electrical systems.

Skills

GMP Compliance

Leadership

Preventative Maintenance

Troubleshooting

Technical Documentation

Education

Diploma or Degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering

Tools

Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS)

Job description

This range is provided by Brunel. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Base pay range

CA$80,000.00/yr - CA$90,000.00/yr

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Introduction

Our client is seeking a Facility & Maintenance Supervisor to lead day-to-day facilities and maintenance operations at a newly established GMP-compliant manufacturing site. This position will be responsible for managing internal maintenance teams, coordinating third-party contractors, and establishing systems that support long-term operational reliability and compliance.

The ideal candidate will play a critical role in supporting the site’s startup phase, helping to build a strong technical foundation and operational culture as the facility scales up to full GMP production. This is a hands-on leadership role suited to someone who excels in fast-paced, technical environments and is committed to continuous improvement, safety, and regulatory excellence.

Responsibilities

• Lead the execution of the site’s preventative maintenance schedule, ensuring work orders and tickets are completed accurately and on time.
• Assign daily tasks to maintenance technicians based on production demands and operational priorities.
• Coordinate planned maintenance activities with equipment owners and other internal stakeholders.
• Ensure that all facility areas are maintained to required operational, cleanliness, and GMP standards.
• Manage the transition and use of the Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS), including asset tracking and maintenance KPIs.
• Oversee third-party contractors and vendors performing services such as HVAC, electrical, pest control, waste management, and general facility upkeep.
• Approve work permits and manage contract renewals for service vendors.
• Perform hands-on troubleshooting and repair of mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and automation systems as needed.
• Lead maintenance activities on complex technical systems, such as containment chambers, isolators, BSCs, and other specialized equipment.
• Monitor inventory of spare parts, consumables, and tools to ensure operational readiness.
• Provide after-hours or on-call maintenance support when required.
• Ensure documentation complies with GMP, provincial, and federal regulatory standards.
• Drive improvements and lead change controls related to the preventative maintenance program.
• Provide performance and improvement reports to site management and recommend equipment or process enhancements.
• Support training for new maintenance hires, both hands-on and documentation-related.
• Participate in safety training and ensure all maintenance activities comply with health, safety, radiation protection, and environmental standards.

Requirements

• Diploma or degree in a relevant technical field (e.g., Mechanical, Electrical) or equivalent experience.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in a GMP-compliant manufacturing environment.
• At least 3 years in a supervisory or leadership capacity.
• Direct experience with GMP standards is required.
• Ability to manage time effectively, prioritize tasks, and troubleshoot operational issues.
• Flexibility to work weekends, holidays, and be on-call (rotating schedule).
• Experience in facility startups or commissioning environments is a strong asset.
• Willingness to adjust working hours to meet operational needs.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including technical documentation.
• Ability to work in varying weather conditions and perform physical tasks (lifting up to 50 lbs, kneeling, crawling).
• Willingness to be trained and certified as a Nuclear Energy Worker (NEW), if required.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Contract

Job function

• Job function

  Engineering and Manufacturing

• Industries

  Pharmaceutical Manufacturing

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