Maintenance Supervisor (Nights) - 172914

Zachary Piper Solutions; Wilson (NC); On-site; USD 78,000 - 103,000; Full time

Job summary

Piper Companies is seeking a Maintenance Supervisor (Night Shift) in Wilson, North Carolina to lead a team of maintenance technicians across multiple sterile manufacturing operations. The role blends frontline supervision with hands-on support to sustain equipment reliability and product quality in a highly regulated environment.

You will oversee planning, troubleshooting, preventive maintenance, and collaboration with operations, engineering, and quality teams to uphold safety and production

Qualifications

• Must have previous maintenance supervisory experience in a GMP-regulated manufacturing environment.
• Background in pharmaceutical/biotech/medical device or other highly regulated production facilities is required.
• Strong technical knowledge of industrial maintenance practices, equipment troubleshooting, and process support.
• Experience leading maintenance personnel, assigning workloads, developing employees, and participating in hiring and disciplinary processes.
• Ability to support high-priority equipment repairs with precision to maintain product integrity and schedules.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct leadership to maintenance technicians during night shifts, overseeing daily work assignments and priorities across multiple areas.
• Support troubleshooting and repair activities for sterilization systems, formulation equipment, filling suites, process vessels, and packaging lines.
• Drive preventive and corrective maintenance programs to maximize uptime and ensure compliance with quality and operational standards.
• Manage employee performance activities including coaching, one-on-one meetings, scheduling, attendance tracking, PTO approvals, and development initiatives.
• Partner with operations, engineering, and quality teams to resolve equipment issues while maintaining safety, compliance, and efficiency.

Skills

Leadership

GMP experience

Industrial maintenance

Troubleshooting

Employee development

Scheduling

Tools

CMMS

Electrical systems

Job description

Piper Companies is seeking a Maintenance Supervisor (Night Shift) for a full-time opportunity within the pharmaceutical manufacturing industry in Wilson, North Carolina. This Maintenance Supervisor (Night Shift) will lead a team of maintenance professionals supporting critical sterile manufacturing operations across multiple production facilities. The position combines frontline leadership responsibilities with hands-on technical support in a highly regulated environment where equipment reliability directly impacts product quality and production success.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct leadership to maintenance technicians during night shift operations, overseeing daily work assignments and maintenance priorities across multiple manufacturing areas.
• Support troubleshooting and repair activities for complex production equipment including sterilization systems, formulation equipment, filling suites, process vessels, and packaging lines.
• Drive preventive and corrective maintenance programs to maximize equipment uptime and ensure compliance with quality and operational standards.
• Manage employee performance activities including coaching, one-on-one meetings, scheduling, attendance tracking, PTO approvals, and employee development initiatives.
• Partner with operations, engineering, and quality teams to resolve equipment issues impacting production while maintaining a strong focus on safety, compliance, and manufacturing efficiency.

Qualifications

• Previous maintenance supervisory experience within a GMP-regulated manufacturing environment is required.
• Demonstrated background supporting pharmaceutical, biotechnology, medical device, or other highly regulated production facilities.
• Strong technical knowledge of industrial maintenance practices, equipment troubleshooting, and process support within manufacturing operations.
• Experience leading maintenance personnel, assigning workloads, developing employees, and participating in hiring and disciplinary processes.
• Ability to support high-priority equipment repairs where precision and attention to detail are essential to maintaining product integrity and production schedules.

Compensation

• Salary Range: $78,000 - $103,000 annually
• Comprehensive Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, sick leave if required by law, and 401K

Application Details

• Posting Date: August 31, 2026
• Apply By: September 31, 2026

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