Supervisor, Maintenance

bioMerieux; Durham (NC); On-site; USD 52,348 - 83,482; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision plans

Short and Long-Term Disability Insurance

Retirement Plan with employer match

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

NCBiotech in Durham, NC is seeking a Supervisor for the Production Maintenance team responsible for leading maintenance activities to optimize production efficiency. This role requires hands-on involvement with mechanical and electronic equipment.

The ideal candidate will possess a Bachelor’s degree in a related field with significant experience in maintenance operations. Strong leadership and communication skills are essential, along with a commitment to improving operational processes.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of experience with highly automated electrical and mechanical systems.
• Demonstrated ability to lead maintenance teams.
• Experience in managing production equipment.

Responsibilities

• Manage and oversee daily operations of production maintenance team.
• Ensure efficient and effective troubleshooting and maintenance.
• Implement and execute maintenance plans and strategies.

Skills

Leadership

Troubleshooting

Communication

Continuous improvement

MS Office tools

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Maintenance Technology, Mechatronics or related field

8+ years of experience in lieu of degree

Tools

Computerized Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS)

Job description

Description

Position Summary

Manages repair and maintenance of manufacturing equipment and utilities including:

• Installing, repairing, and maintaining mechanical and electronic equipment, tools, and instruments
• Installing, repairing, and maintaining manufacturing facilities infrastructure
• Making/machining replacement tools and parts for manufacturing operations
• Planning and prioritizing work orders and scheduling overall repair and maintenance activities to minimize production downtime and disruptions

Specific Summary

This role is intended to lead a Production Maintenance team. Organize, administrate, optimize Maintenance Management and Production Maintenance activities, and oversee Project Management. Manage and oversee Preventive Maintenance, Corrective, and Urgent Maintenance workflow and activities in the Blue Mountain CMMS. Reduce the cost of maintenance and optimize department maintenance execution as well as management of outside contractors. Direct and oversee the Production Maintenance teams daily and project activities to ensure efficiency and productivity of the Production Maintenance team.

This is a working Supervisor position and is expected to contribute to the maintenance activities in the production area at least 70% of the time and perform administrative tasks in the office 30% of the time.

Primary Duties

• Lead maintenance technicians and oversee daily operations to ensure efficient workflow and productivity.
• Conduct advanced maintenance and troubleshooting on complex systems to ensure optimal performance.
• Implement and ensure execution of the maintenance operational plan and strategy.
• Ensure compliance with safety and quality standards in all maintenance activities.
• Contribute to budget forecast and analysis in the own perimeter.
• Contribute to specific projects including new product implementation and new machine installations in the maintenance area.
• Coordinate maintenance activities and effectively manage resources to optimize performance.
• Monitor team performance and implement improvements to enhance operational efficiency.
• Provide training and support to team members, fostering skill development and a collaborative work environment.

Local Primary Duties

• This position has supervisory responsibility for decisions that directly impact the Production Maintenance Team as well as site manufacturing activities and product quality.
• Lead the assigned Production Maintenance shift to cost effectively produce a quality product that meets all regulatory and customer needs.
• Support maintenance and production areas by demonstrating leadership behaviors: a self‑starter who is organized, detailed, conscientious, and ambitious.
• A team player with a positive attitude, approaching projects and tasks with a sense of ownership and a focus on root cause analysis and sustainable failure prevention.
• Review preventative and corrective maintenance activities with a focus on constant improvement of existing procedures and processes and ensure all required documentation and records are maintained in accordance with site procedures and cGMP.
• Perform periodic PM execution verification checks for quality of service.
• Lead troubleshooting efforts to solve and address complex problems; drive root cause analysis and continuous equipment, system, and infrastructure improvement toward implementation of a sustainable reliability‑based maintenance program.
• Plan, initiate, and track progress of work assignments utilizing CMMS to meet manufacturing schedules and needs; effectively communicate status across shifts, throughout Production, and to site management.
• Provide training, mentoring, and drive professional development.
• Perform departmental audits.
• Follow all site Safety Policies and OSHA policies including requirements related to personal protective equipment as needed to perform routine and non‑routine duties.
• Assist in special assignments with outside technicians or departments such as training or personnel.
• Perform all work in compliance with company quality procedures and standards.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Required

• Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Maintenance Technology, Mechatronics or related field and 4+ years of experience, working with highly automated electrical and mechanical systems, including demonstrated ability to lead others.
• Or in lieu of degree, 8+ years of experience working with highly automated electrical and mechanical systems, including demonstrated ability to lead others.

Preferred

• Preferred 8 years of experience working with production equipment and Computerized Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS).

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Consistently upholds and reflects the core ethical principles and values that bioMérieux promotes.
• Actively and attentively listens to others, ensuring a clear understanding of messages, needs, and concerns.
• Written communications, including the ability to communicate technical data in written form.
• Communicates instructions clearly and effectively.
• Driving continuous improvement by evaluating processes and implementing necessary changes.
• Makes timely decisions by quickly choosing effective solutions in high‑pressure situations for optimal outcomes.
• Skilled in MS Office tools including Outlook, Teams, Word, and Excel — Advanced; manages complex tasks and integrates multiple tools independently.

Working Conditions & Physical Requirements

• Ability to remain in a stationary position, either sitting or standing, for prolonged periods.
• Ability to ascend/descend stairs, ladders, ramps, and the like.
• Ability to wear PPE correctly most of the day.
• Ability to operate heavy machinery.
• Ability to adjust or move objects up to 50 pounds in all directions.
• Domestic travel required: 5%.
• International travel required: 0%.
• Total travel: 5%.

Salary Range

The estimated salary range for this role is between $38.00 and $60.60 per hour. This role is eligible to receive a variable annual bonus based on company, team, and individual performance per bioMerieux’s bonus program. Actual compensation within this range is determined based on the successful candidate’s experience and will be presented in writing at the time of the offer.

Benefits

• A choice of medical (including prescription), dental, and vision plans providing nationwide coverage and telemedicine options
• Company-Provided Life and Accidental Death Insurance
• Short and Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Retirement Plan including a generous non-discretionary employer contribution and employer match
• Adoption Assistance
• Wellness Programs
• Employee Assistance Program
• Commuter Benefits
• Various voluntary benefit offerings
• Discount programs
• Parental leaves

Equal Opportunity Statement

BioMérieux Inc. and its affiliates are Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information. Please be advised that the receipt of satisfactory responses to reference requests and the provision of satisfactory proof of an applicant’s identity and legal authorization to work in the United States are required of all new hires. Any misrepresentation, falsification, or material omission may result in the failure to receive an offer, the retraction of an offer, or if already hired, dismissal. If you are a qualified individual with a disability, you may request a reasonable accommodation in BioMérieux’s or its affiliates’ application process by contacting us via telephone at 385‑770‑1132, by email at [e-mail], or by dialing 711 for access to Telecommunications Relay Services (TRS).