Supervisor, Equipment Maintenance 1st Shift

Kindeva; Maryland Heights (MO); On-site; USD 75,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive base salary

Comprehensive benefits package

Structured mentorship and professional

Career progression

Job summary

Kindeva is seeking an Equipment Maintenance Supervisor to oversee the preventive and corrective maintenance of production equipment and systems. The role runs from 6:30am to 3:00pm, with additional time as needed, and involves supervising Maintenance Mechanics and coordinating with external vendors on-site at the Missouri Heights facility.

The ideal candidate has an associate degree in a technical field and at least two years of supervisory manufacturing experience, or ten years in pharma

Qualifications

• Associate degree (scientific/technical/engineering/business) with 2+ years supervisory experience in manufacturing; OR 10+ years supervisory experience in pharma operations if no degree.
• Pharmaceutical/manufacturing experience in regulated environments; union leadership preferred.
• Must be gown qualified for entry into the APA and maintain qualification.

Responsibilities

• Oversee repair and maintenance of facility equipment including HVAC, plant utilities and manufacturing support equipment.
• Schedule and monitor maintenance mechanics and outside contractors.
• Coordinate outside vendors and purchase parts/equipment within budget.
• Create or update departmental SOPs as needed to improve efficiency.
• Investigate observations from audits and report corrective actions.
• Ensure preventive and predictive maintenance tasks are completed on time.
• Coordinate staff activities to ensure maintenance coverage and address issues with Management/HR.
• Assist in training new mechanics and supervisors.
• Conduct regular department/shifts meetings to share updates.

Skills

Leadership

Regulatory experience

Education

Associate degree or higher in a scientific/technical field

Ten years supervisory experience in pharmaceutical operations (in lieu of degree)

Job description

Our Work Matters

At Kindeva we make products that save lives, ensuring better health and well-being for patients around the world.

The Impact You Will Make

The Equipment Maintenance Supervisor oversees the maintenance and preventive maintenance of production equipment and systems per approved Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs). Hours are 6:30am to 3:00pm with additional time as needed.

Role Responsibilities:

• Oversee the repair and maintenance of all facility equipment including HVAC, plant utilities, manufacturing support equipment and systems. Schedule and monitor the performance of Maintenance Mechanics and outside maintenance contractors.
• Identify and coordinate outside vendors and contractors; research, identify, approve and purchase new parts and equipment to support production, based on need and budget approvals.
• Compose new or revised departmental SOPs as required when processes require updating or to improve efficiency.
• Investigate all observations made during customer, safety or quality audits and report corrective actions taken; investigate ER /QARs and complete required reporting.
• Ensure all Preventive Maintenance (PMS) and Predictive Maintenance (PdMs) are completed in a timely manner.
• Must be able to be gown qualified for entry into the APA and maintain qualification.
• Coordinate personnel activities of maintenance staff i.e., vacations, doctor visits, etc. to ensure there is appropriate maintenance coverage.
• Address personnel issues with the assistance of the Maintenance Manager and Human Resources as they arise.
• Assist in training new mechanics and supervisors.
• Conduct department and/or shift meetings with employees frequently to communicate company information, audit updates, production schedule updates, daily safety talks, etc.

Qualifications

Associate degree in a scientific, technical, manufacturing, business, engineering, or related field and a minimum of two (2) years of supervisory experience in a manufacturing environment; OR a minimum of ten (10) years of supervisory experience in pharmaceutical operations in lieu of a degree.

Pharmaceutical and/or manufacturing experience, experience in regulated environments, and union leadership experience preferred.

Must be able to be gown qualified for entry into the APA and maintain qualification.

What We Offer

• Competitive base salary + performance bonus
• Comprehensive benefits package (health, dental, vision, 401k, etc.)
• Structured mentorship and professional development programs
• Exposure to cutting-edge pharmaceutical manufacturing technologies
• Clear career progression path toward Senior Manufacturing Engineer roles
• Collaborative and supportive work culture

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