Team Leader, Maintenance (3rd shift)

Boehringer Ingelheim; Athens (GA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Boehringer Ingelheim is seeking an experienced Maintenance Supervisor to lead maintenance and process improvement for production equipment and facilities. The role involves planning, scheduling, and coordinating maintenance activities and external contractors to ensure reliable operations.

The position requires strong leadership, communication, and regulatory-compliant documentation, including SOPs and Change Controls, with a focus on coaching direct reports and optimizing maintenance

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent with maintenance-related training.
• Eight (8) years of experience in a maintenance craft.
• Three (3) years of BI experience or supervisory maintenance experience.
• Five (5) years experience leading projects.
• Experience with CMMS maintenance software & SAP preferred.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage maintenance and process improvements to ensure reliable production equipment operation.
• Plan, schedule, and coordinate maintenance activities and outside contractor work.
• Lead annual production equipment rebuilds and facility shutdowns as needed.
• Write SOPs and Change Controls in line with regulatory and corporate policy.
• Coach and develop direct reports and identify training opportunities.
• Identify spare parts and research/purchase equipment to support production.

Skills

Maintenance management

Team leadership

Problem solving

Communication

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent with Maintenance Training

Technical training in Refrigeration/Electrical/Boiler

Tools

CMMS

SAP

Job description

Description

This position provides managerial and operational guidance to direct reports within the department. The incumbent manages the maintenance and process improvement of production equipment and facility maintenance. As an employee of Boehringer Ingelheim, you will actively contribute to the discovery, development and delivery of our products to our patients and customers. Our global presence provides opportunity for all employees to collaborate internationally, offering visibility and opportunity to directly contribute to the companies´ success. We realize that our strength and competitive advantage lie with our people. We support our employees in a number of ways to foster a healthy working environment, meaningful work, mobility, networking and work-life balance. Our competitive compensation and benefit programs reflect Boehringer Ingelheim´s high regard for our employees.

Description

This position provides managerial and operational guidance to direct reports within the department. The incumbent manages the maintenance and process improvement of production equipment and facility maintenance. As an employee of Boehringer Ingelheim, you will actively contribute to the discovery, development and delivery of our products to our patients and customers. Our global presence provides opportunity for all employees to collaborate internationally, offering visibility and opportunity to directly contribute to the companies´ success. We realize that our strength and competitive advantage lie with our people. We support our employees in a number of ways to foster a healthy working environment, meaningful work, mobility, networking and work-life balance. Our competitive compensation and benefit programs reflect Boehringer Ingelheim´s high regard for our employees.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Manage maintenance and related process improvements to ensure reliable and compliant production equipment operation. Perform and execute planning and scheduling of maintenance activities, including scheduling and hiring of outside contractors to complete production and facility repairs. Write, schedule, review and close work orders including production equipment preventive maintenance work orders
• Assist the production group with technical problems and operational issues. Assist the process engineering group with process improvement
• Schedule and perform annual production equipment rebuilds and facility shut downs as needed
• Write departmental procedures (SOP´s, Preventive Maintenance Procedures etc.) in compliance with regulatory requirements and corporate policy and procedures. Write and complete Change Controls as needed
• Perform follow up of completed work, evaluations on direct reports. Provides regular coaching, feedback, and support to subordinates. Identifies additional development and training opportunities for direct reports
• Identify and stock critical spare parts to support production. Research and purchase new equipment and or tools to support production processes

Requirements

• High School Diploma or Equivalent, and professional Training/Certification in Maintenance Related Field required (Refrigeration, Electrical, and Boiler or Apprenticeship Training preferred)
• Eight (8) years of experience in a maintenance craft
• Three (3) years of BI experience or supervisory experience in a maintenance related field
• Five (5) years experience leading projects
• Supervisory experience preferred
• Effective interpersonal skills with a diverse group of individuals at all organizational levels
• Experience with CMMS maintenance software & SAP preferred
• Boiler Level 1 Certification, preferred
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Attention to detail and commitment to customer needs
• Excellent internal customer service
• Ability to prioritize business needs

Desired Skills, Experience And Abilities

Our Company

Why Boehringer Ingelheim?

With us, you can develop your own path in a company with a culture that knows our differences are our strengths - and break new ground in the drive to make millions of lives better. Here, your development is our priority. Supporting you to build a career as part of a workplace that is independent, authentic and bold, while tackling challenging work in a respectful and friendly environment where everyone is valued and welcomed. Alongside, you have access to programs and groups that ensure your health and wellbeing are looked after - as we make major investments to drive global accessibility to healthcare. By being part of a team that is constantly innovating, you'll be helping to transform lives for generations. Want to learn more? Visit https://www.boehringer-ingelheim.com