Supervisor, Equipment Maintenance 1st Shift

Kindeva; Maryland Heights (MO); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive base salary + performance;

Comprehensive benefits package

Structured mentorship and professional

Clear career progression path toward S

Job summary

Kindeva cares deeply about patient health and safety. The Equipment Maintenance Supervisor leads maintenance of production equipment and plant systems, aligning with SOPs, quality audits, and safety standards. The role requires coordinating internal staff and outside contractors while ensuring timely preventive and predictive maintenance.

The position supports professional development and offers a clear pathway toward Senior Manufacturing Engineer roles within a collaborative culture.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in a scientific/technical/manufacturing/business/engineering or related field and at least two years of supervisory experience in manufacturing; or ten years supervisory experience in pharmaceutical operations in lieu of degree.
• Pharmaceutical/manufacturing experience in regulated environments; union leadership experience preferred.
• Must be gown qualified for entry into the APA and maintain qualification.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the repair and maintenance of facility equipment including HVAC, plant utilities, and supporting systems.
• Schedule and monitor Maintenance Mechanics and outside maintenance contractors.
• Identify and coordinate outside vendors and purchasing of parts/equipment per need and budget.
• Constitute or revise departmental SOPs when processes require updates or efficiency improvements.
• Investigate observations from audits and report corrective actions; address ER/QARs as required.
• Ensure Preventive Maintenance (PMS) and Predictive Maintenance (PdMs) are completed timely.
• Coordinate maintenance staff resources, vacations, and doctor visits to ensure coverage.
• Address personnel issues with Maintenance Manager and HR as they arise.
• Assist in training new mechanics and supervisors.
• Conduct department/shifts meetings to share updates and safety talks.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Preventive maintenance planning

Vendor coordination

Training and coaching

Education

Associate degree in scientific/technical/manufacturing/engineering or related field

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