Maintenance Supervisor, Pharmaceuticals

Groupe PARIMA Inc; Montreal; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading pharmaceutical firm is seeking a Maintenance Supervisor to lead their equipment maintenance team. The ideal candidate will have a strong engineering background, regulatory experience, and proven management capabilities. Responsibilities include overseeing maintenance operations, ensuring compliance, and driving improvements in efficiency and safety. The company offers a supportive work environment with comprehensive benefits, making it a great place to grow your career.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and travel insurance

Recognition programs and social activities

Personal leave

Employee support programs and telemedicine

Free beverages (hot chocolate, coffee, mochaccino)

Accessible location via public transit or free parking

Referral program

Qualifications

• Minimum five years experience in regulated manufacturing, two years in pharmaceuticals.
• Experience with Health Canada and FDA GMP.
• Fluency in English required; bilingualism preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead equipment maintenance team and supervise validation team.
• Oversee maintenance program and ensure compliance activities.
• Participate in safety committees and manage employee development.

Skills

Management skills

Customer relations

Leadership

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Presentation skills

Bilingual (French and English)

Education

Technical diploma or bachelor’s degree in engineering

Job description

Groupe PARIMA is a Contract Development and Manufacturing Organization (CDMO), established in 1994. For over 30 years, we have developed expertise in the development and manufacturing of non-sterile liquids, suspensions, and semi-solid drug products. https://www.groupeparima.com/fr/

Maintenance Supervisor, Pharmaceuticals

• Responsible for leading the equipment maintenance team, including task coordination and adherence to the maintenance schedule.
• Supervise the validation team.

Responsibilities:

• Oversee the equipment maintenance program, including calibrations.
• Monitor performance indicators related to equipment compliance activities such as maintenance and calibrations.
• Participate in problem solving with employees, making fair decisions related to productivity, costs, quality, and safety.
• Manage relationships with service providers.
• Participate in the Health and Safety Committee.
• Contribute ideas and solutions to improve efficiency and safety.
• Manage employee performance and development.
• Track and report monthly operating expenses for the department and projects.

Skills and Experience Required:

• Technical diploma or bachelor’s degree in engineering from a Canadian university.
• At least five (5) years of experience in a highly regulated manufacturing sector, including a minimum of two (2) years in a similar role within the pharmaceutical industry.
• Experience with Canadian (Health Canada) and American (FDA) Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP).
• Strong management skills with the ability to handle multiple priorities.
• Excellent customer relations skills.
• Leadership skills to motivate and lead teams.
• Strong organizational, interpersonal, and presentation skills.
• Bilingual in French and English, with fluency in English required.

What We Offer:

• Medical, dental, and travel insurance.
• Recognition programs and social activities.
• Personal leave.
• Employee support programs and telemedicine.
• Free beverages such as hot chocolate, coffee, and mochaccino.
• Accessible location via public transit or free parking.
• Referral program.