Maintenance Supervisor

Johnson & Johnson Innovative Medicine; Kansas; On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Johnson & Johnson Innovative Medicine in the United States is seeking a Maintenance Supervisor to lead a multi-craft team in a high‑stakes pharmaceutical manufacturing environment. You will supervise daily maintenance activities, align with production schedules, and ensure equipment readiness to support critical operations.

You will apply CMMS/SAP for work orders, uphold cGMP and safety standards, mentor technicians, and partner with engineering, quality, and facilities to drive reliability and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Science, Industrial Technology, or related discipline required.
• Equivalent combination of Associate Degree, technical certification, or licensed trades with relevant maintenance leadership experience may be considered.
• 3–5 years of maintenance experience in a manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

• Supervise a multi-craft maintenance team and manage performance and development.
• Coordinate daily maintenance activities to support production schedules.
• Ensure preventive and corrective maintenance per procedures and compliance.
• Monitor equipment performance and escalate risks as needed.
• Assist troubleshooting and restoring equipment to service.
• Maintain equipment readiness to support operational objectives and productivity.
• Ensure compliance with cGMP, safety, environmental, and company requirements.
• Review work orders and CMMS documentation for accuracy and closure.
• Support spare parts management and contractor oversight.
• Identify opportunities for continuous improvement within maintenance operations.

Skills

Maintenance leadership

Team supervision

CMMS SAP

Problem solving

Communication

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering/Science

Tools

SAP

CMMS

Job description

At Johnson & Johnson,we believe health is everything. Our strength in healthcare innovation empowers us to build aworld where complex diseases are prevented, treated, and cured,where treatments are smarter and less invasive, andsolutions are personal.Through our expertise in Innovative Medicine and MedTech, we are uniquely positioned to innovate across the full spectrum of healthcare solutions today to deliver the breakthroughs of tomorrow, and profoundly impact health for humanity.Learn more at jnj.com.

As guided by Our Credo, Johnson & Johnson is responsible to our employees who work with us throughout the world. We provide an inclusive work environment where each person is considered as an individual. At Johnson & Johnson, we respect the diversity and dignity of our employees and recognize their merit.

Job Function:

Supply Chain Manufacturing

Job Sub Function:

Production Equipment Repair & Maintenance

Job Category:

People Leader

All Job Posting Locations:

Wilson, North Carolina, United States of America

Job Description:

Our expertise in Innovative Medicine is informed and inspired by patients, whose insights fuel our science-based advancements. Visionaries like you work on teams that save lives by developing the medicines of tomorrow.

Join us in developing treatments, finding cures, and pioneering the path from lab to life while championing patients every step of the way. Learn more at https://www.jnj.com/innovative-medicine.

J&J is expanding our manufacturing capacity with $2 billion investment to support strong portfolio growth and continue delivering breakthrough innovation and transformational medicines for patients. The new facility will expand production of innovative biologic medicines in areas including oncology, immunology, and neuroscience. J&J’s significant supply chain investment ensures a resilient and reliable future supply of medicines to meet accelerating demand for our current portfolio of medicines and our future innovations.

Learn more and apply to this exciting new role!

The GET (Global Engineering Team) organization operates as one integrated team in the delivery of Engineering, Maintenance and Execution Systems solutions. We operate in a standard, coordinated and consistent manner in support of the current and future requirements of our Manufacturing and Manufacturing Science and Technology (MSAT) and in partnership with key internal/external network.

The Maintenance Supervisor reports to the Maintenance Manager and is responsible for supervising a multi-craft team of maintenance technicians (mechanical, electrical, and instrumentation) in the execution of maintenance activities supporting manufacturing operations. This role focuses on the safe, compliant, and efficient execution of maintenance work, ensuring equipment availability and supporting production objectives through effective team leadership and operational execution.

The Maintenance Supervisor coordinates day-to-day maintenance activities, supports established maintenance programs, monitors team performance, and partners closely with Manufacturing, Engineering, Facilities, and Quality to maintain reliable operations.

Key Responsibilities:

• Supervises a team of multi-craft maintenance technicians and is accountable for conducting effective performance management, coaching, and development.
• Coordinates daily maintenance activities, work assignments, and priorities to support production schedules and business objectives.
• Ensures preventive and corrective maintenance activities are executed in accordance with established procedures, schedules, and compliance requirements.
• Monitors maintenance work execution and equipment performance, escalating issues and risks to Maintenance Management as appropriate.
• Supports troubleshooting efforts and assists maintenance technicians in resolving equipment-related issues and restoring equipment to service.
• Maintains team productivity, workflow, and resource allocation to achieve operational and maintenance objectives.
• Ensures maintenance activities are conducted in compliance with cGMP, safety, environmental, and company requirements.
• Reviews maintenance work orders and documentation for accuracy, completeness, and timely closure within the CMMS system.
• Supports investigations and root cause analyses related to equipment downtime and assists in implementing corrective actions.
• Partners with Manufacturing, Engineering, and other site functions to coordinate maintenance activities and minimize operational disruptions.
• Supports spare parts management by identifying inventory needs and communicating requirements to appropriate stakeholders.
• Assists with contractor coordination and oversight of maintenance activities performed by external service providers.
• Identifies opportunities for continuous improvement within maintenance operations and communicates recommendations to management.
• Monitors team training compliance and supports the execution of department training requirements.
• Supports equipment startup, commissioning, and operational readiness activities as required.

Qualifications

Education:

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Science, Industrial Technology, or a related discipline required.

Equivalent combination of Associate Degree, technical certification, or licensed trade experience with relevant maintenance leadership experience may be considered.

Experience and Skills:

Required:

• Minimum 3-5 years of maintenance experience within a manufacturing environment.
• Previous experience leading maintenance technicians, work teams, or maintenance activities.
• Knowledge of preventive and corrective maintenance practices for manufacturing equipment.
• Understanding of cGMP requirements within a regulated manufacturing environment.
• Strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to coordinate multiple priorities in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively across operations, engineering, quality, and support functions.
• Experience utilizing computerized maintenance management systems (CMMS), preferably SAP.

Preferred:

• Pharmaceutical, biopharmaceutical, chemical, or advanced manufacturing experience.
• Previous leadership experience in maintenance operations.
• Experience supporting facility startup, expansion, or commissioning activities.
• Lean, Continuous Improvement, or Six Sigma experience.
• Technical trade certification or electrical licensure.

Other:

• FPX certification and/or Lean, Six Sigma, or continuous improvement experience.
• Electrical license/certification preferred (or ability to obtain required credentials within an agreed-upon timeframe).
• Ability to work a flexible schedule (including off-shifts) to support business needs.
• Requires up to 10% domestic and/or international travel

For more information on how we support the whole health of our employees throughout their wellness, career and life journey, please visit www.careers.jnj.com.

Johnson & Johnson is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by federal, state or local law. We actively seek qualified candidates who are protected veterans and individuals with disabilities as defined under VEVRAA and Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act.

Johnson & Johnson is committed to providing an interview process that is inclusive of our applicants’ needs. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request an accommodation, external applicants please contact us via https://www.jnj.com/contact-us/careers, internal employees contact AskGS to be directed to your accommodation resource.

Required Skills:

Preferred Skills:

Agile Manufacturing, Agility Jumps, Analytical Reasoning, Business Process Management (BPM), Data Savvy, Developing Others, Efficiency Analysis, Equipment Maintenance, Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), Inclusive Leadership, Issue Escalation, Leadership, Manufacturing Equipment, OSHA Compliance, Plant Operations, Predictive Maintenance, Problem Management, Project Management, Repair Management