Facilities Supervisor 2nd Shift

ThermoFisher Scientific; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 95,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare

Annual incentive plan bonus

Employee benefits

Job summary

Thermo Fisher Scientific in St. Louis, MO is seeking a Facilities Supervisor to lead shift-based maintenance and facilities operations in a GMP-regulated manufacturing environment.

You will oversee safe, compliant operation of site utilities, equipment, and infrastructure through effective supervision and prioritization. Responsibilities include driving preventive and corrective maintenance, supporting inspection readiness, coordinating with production, and ensuring timely work completion while

Qualifications

• 5–10 years of facilities/maintenance experience in GMP-regulated environment.
• Prior supervisory or multi-shift team leadership experience.
• Strong knowledge of mechanical and electrical systems.
• Experience with industrial utilities and CMMS systems (SAP preferred).
• Experience with GMP documentation and regulatory expectations.
• Ability to read technical drawings, procedures, and specifications.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily maintenance activities including preventive, corrective, and emergency work.
• Prioritize and dispatch work to ensure minimal impact to production and critical utilities.
• Ensure timely completion of work orders and PMs in the CMMS with high data integrity.
• Monitor KPIs: PM compliance, work order closure rates, maintenance backlog, downtime and reliability.
• Perform routine field presence to ensure work quality, safety, and adherence to procedures.

Skills

Facilities management

Supervisory experience

Mechanical systems

Electrical systems

SAP CMMS

Tools

SAP CMMS

Job description

Work Schedule

Second Shift (Afternoons)

Environmental Conditions

Adherence to all Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) Safety Standards, Cleanroom: no hair products, jewelry, makeup, nail polish, perfume, exposed piercings, facial hair etc... allowed, Office

Job Description

The Facilities Supervisor is responsible for leading shift-based execution of maintenance and facilities operations within a GMP-regulated manufacturing environment. This role ensures safe, compliant, and reliable operation of site utilities, equipment, and infrastructure through effective supervision of personnel, prioritization of work, and adherence to quality and regulatory requirements.

The Supervisor drives execution of preventive and corrective maintenance, supports inspection readiness, and ensures timely completion of work in alignment with production demands and site priorities.

Key Responsibilities

Operations & Maintenance Execution

• Lead daily maintenance activities, including preventive, corrective, and emergency work

• Prioritize and dispatch work to ensure minimal impact to production and critical utilities

• Ensure timely completion of work orders and PMs in the CMMS (SAP) with high data integrity

• Monitor and drive key performance indicators:

• PM compliance (% on-time completion)

• Work order closure rates

• Maintenance backlog (weeks of work)

• Equipment downtime / reliability impacts

• Perform routine field presence("floor leadership") to ensure work quality, safety, and adherence to procedures

GMP Compliance & Inspection Readiness

• Ensure all work is executed in compliance with GMP, OSHA safety procedures, and environmental standards

• Own quality documentation execution at the shift level, including:

• Deviations

• Change controls (as applicable)

• Maintenance documentation and logbooks

• Maintain facilities in an "inspection-ready" state at all times

• Support internal and external regulatory inspections by providing documentation and technical support

Team Leadership & Development

• Supervise and coordinate activities of facilities technicians (approx. 10-15 direct reports)

• Set daily priorities, manage shift execution, and ensure effective workload distribution

• Conduct performance management, coaching, and development planning

• Ensure team training compliance and technical competency progression

• Reinforce a culture of safety, accountability, and continuous improvement

Planning & Coordination

• Coordinate maintenance activities with production and cross-functional teams

• Adjust schedules dynamically based on operational priorities and emergent issues

• Identify and elevate resource constraints, risks, and operational gaps

• Support planning efforts by providing feedback on job plans, PM effectiveness, and labor utilization

Contractor & Vendor Oversight

• Coordinate and supervise contractors performing maintenance or project work

• Ensure contractor compliance with site safety, GMP, and permit requirements

• Support procurement of spare parts and services to maintain operational continuity

Facilities Systems Oversight

• Support reliable operation of critical utilities systems, including but not limited to:

• HVAC systems

• Clean utilities (WFI, clean steam, compressed gases)

• Electrical distribution

• Building management systems (BMS)

• Ensure rapid response and escalation for system failures or abnormal conditions

Continuous Improvement

• Identify and implement improvements to maintenance processes, PM programs, and workflow efficiency

• Participate in root cause investigations and problem-solving activities

• Drive reduction in reactive maintenance and improvement in asset reliability

Minimum Requirements/Qualifications

• 5-10 years of facilities/maintenance experience in an industrial or GMP-regulated environment

• Prior supervisory or team leadership experience in a multi-shift operation

• Strong working knowledge of:

• Mechanical and electrical systems

• Industrial utilities

• CMMS systems (SAP preferred)

• Experience with GMP documentation and regulatory expectations

• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings, procedures, and specifications

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in pharmaceutical, biotech, or regulated manufacturing

• Familiarity with reliability-centered maintenance (RCM) or predictive maintenance technologies

• Experience supporting audits and regulatory inspections

Leadership & Behavioral Expectations

• Strong decision-making capability under time-sensitive conditions

• Ability to prioritize competing demands in a 24/7 operational environment

• Effective communication across all organizational levels

• High level of accountability for team performance and compliance outcomes

Working Conditions

• Shift-based role 2nd shift is from 2pm-10:30pm

• Combination of office and field-based work in industrial and GMP environments

Benefits

We offer competitive remuneration, annual incentive plan bonus, healthcare, and a range of employee benefits. Thermo Fisher Scientific offers employment with an innovative, forward-thinking organization, and outstanding career and development prospects. We offer an exciting company culture that stands for integrity, intensity, involvement, and innovation!

• competitive remuneration

• annual incentive plan bonus

• healthcare

• a range of employee benefits

Other

Relocation assistance is not provided.

Must be legally authorized to work in the United States now and in the future, without sponsorship.

Must be able to pass a comprehensive background check, which includes a drug screening.

Thermo Fisher Scientific is an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability or any other legally protected status.