Supervisor, Maintenance

Hikma Pharmaceuticals; New Jersey; On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading pharmaceuticals company is seeking a Production Supervisor to oversee preventive maintenance activities and support production lines in their New Jersey facility. The ideal candidate will have strong leadership skills, a background in engineering, and extensive supervisory experience in technical manufacturing. Responsibilities include managing maintenance schedules, conducting training for employees, and ensuring compliance with industry regulations. The role requires adaptability to work various shifts based on business needs.

Qualifications

• Minimum BS in Engineering preferred or equivalent experience.
• 5 years Supervisory experience in technical manufacturing with degree.
• 10 years Supervisory experience in technical manufacturing without degree.

Responsibilities

• Supervise production-related preventive maintenance activities.
• Coordinate maintenance activities and ensure compliance with cGMP guidelines.
• Conduct training on new production equipment.

Skills

Leadership effectiveness

Knowledge of Critical GMPs Systems

Negotiation skills

Computer proficiency

Education

BS in Engineering or equivalent experience

Job description

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Supervise and control all the shift production related Preventive Maintenance activities and administer the PM Program to ensure compliance with the cGMP guidelines and Cherry Hill Maintenance Strategy. The position will also provide maintenance support to operating production lines and oversee facility critical systems on the assigned shift. Interface, coordinate and follow up on all maintenance activities and ensure all shift maintenance activities are completed per schedule requirements. Other duties include training mechanics on new equipment, vendor interface, special projects, requesting spare parts and developing Preventive Maintenance Programs.

• Regular and predictable onsite attendance and punctuality.
• Supervision of daily, weekly, monthly and semi-annual maintenance work including regularPreventive Maintenance and administer the PM Program to ensure compliance with the cGMP guidelines and the Cherry Hill Maintenance Strategy that primarily occur on the given shift.
• Direct maintenance troubleshooting in conjunction with reporting staff, including all production related equipment, and off-shift restarting critical systems, i.e., WFI System, 550 ton chiller, sterile filling room HVAC systems.
• Emergency maintenance work definition with outside contractors and associated equipment/parts
• Support development of Critical Spare Parts requirements for computerized input and assuring proper storage and on hand balances.
• Support development of Preventive Maintenance schedules and specific activities required for computerized systems.
• Plan and execute major equipment overhauls during planned plant shutdowns.
• Provide input and requirements to Project Engineering for new equipment purchases and equipment upgrades.
• Conduct departmental training on new production equipment.
• Must be able to be gowned qualified and maintain gowning status.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Minimum: BS in Engineering preferred or equivalent experience

EXPERIENCE

• Minimum:
• 5 years Supervisory experience in technical manufacturing with degree
• 10 years Supervisory experience in technical manufacturing without degree

SKILLS

• Proven track record of leadership effectiveness
• Knowledgeable in Critical GMPs Systems, Electronics, Mechanical Systems, High speed filling, packaging equipment
• Must possess strong ability to negotiate and maximize effectiveness of resources and influence others
• Must be willing to work all shifts based on business needs
• Computer proficient