Supervisor, Equipment Maintenance 1st Shift

Kindeva Drug Delivery; Missouri; On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Kindeva Drug Delivery is seeking an Equipment Maintenance Supervisor to oversee maintenance and preventive maintenance of production equipment per SOPs.

The role includes supervising maintenance mechanics, coordinating outside vendors, updating SOPs, handling audits, ensuring PMS/PdMs, and gown qualification for APA; the position emphasizes site safety and ongoing training.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of supervisory experience in manufacturing (or 10+ years in pharma without a degree).
• Experience in regulated environments; union leadership experience preferred.
• Must be gown qualified for entry into the APA and maintain qualification.

Responsibilities

• Oversee repair and maintenance of all facility equipment including HVAC, plant utilities, and MSE; schedule and monitor maintenance staff and external contractors.
• Identify and coordinate outside vendors and contractors; research, approve and purchase parts and equipment to support production within budget.
• Draft or revise departmental SOPs to reflect process updates or efficiency improvements.
• Investigate observations from customer, safety or quality audits and report corrective actions; review ER/QARs and complete required reporting.
• Ensure all Preventive Maintenance (PMS) and Predictive Maintenance (PdMs) are completed on time.
• Coordinate maintenance staff scheduling (vacations, 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 and shift meetings to communicate company info, audits, production schedules, and safety talks.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Manufacturing experience

Gown qualification

Education

Associate degree or 10+ years supervisory experience

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 SOPs.

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 gown qualified for entry into the APA and maintain qualification.
• Coordinate personnel activities of maintenance staff such as 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 gown qualified for entry into the APA and maintain qualification.

California residents should review our Notice for California Employees and Applicants before applying.

Kindeva Drug Delivery is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, age, national origin, disability, Protected Veteran status, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law.