Thermo Fisher Scientific

Makes lab instruments, reagents and supplies

Manufacturing Equipment Maintenance Supervisor - Manufacturing Equipment Maintenance

Equipment MaintenanceConfirmed live in the last 24 hours

Full-timeCincinnati, OH, USANo salary listed

About the Job

Requirements

A bachelor's degree is required; preferred fields of study are mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, or a related engineering discipline.
At least 5 years of experience in industrial maintenance.
At least 2 years of experience in a supervisory role.
Experience in a Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) manufacturing environment is required; pharmaceutical or biotechnology industry experience is preferred.
Strong technical knowledge of mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and automation systems.
Expertise in preventive maintenance programs and computerized maintenance management systems (CMMS).
Ability to read and interpret technical drawings, schematics, and maintenance manuals.
Proficiency in safety protocols, including lockout/tagout (LOTO), confined space entry, and arc flash prevention.
Experience with total productive maintenance (TPM), 5S, and continuous improvement methodologies.
Ability to coach, develop, and support team members.
Proficiency in project management and scheduling maintenance activities.
Experience in regulatory compliance and documentation.
Ability to work rotating shifts, including nights, weekends, and holidays, as required.
Experience managing contractors and vendors.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office and maintenance management software.
Professional certifications in maintenance, electrical systems, or heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) are beneficial.
Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
Clear written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to lift 40 pounds without assistance and stand for a full shift.
Ability to adhere to Good Manufacturing Practices safety standards, wear required personal protective equipment, work in cleanroom conditions, and work around loud noises, rapid flashing lights, strong odors, and hazardous or toxic materials.
Must be legally authorized to work in the United States now or in the future without sponsorship.
Must pass a comprehensive background check, including drug screening.

Responsibilities

Coordinate a skilled team of maintenance technicians to ensure optimal performance of critical manufacturing equipment.
Promote excellence in preventive and corrective maintenance while maintaining compliance with regulatory requirements.
Work closely with Production, Engineering, and Quality teams to maximize equipment uptime, improve operational efficiency, and maintain high manufacturing standards.
Foster a culture of safety, continuous improvement, and technical excellence.

Desired Qualifications

Professional certifications in maintenance, electrical systems, or HVAC.
Experience in pharmaceutical or biotechnology manufacturing.

Work Schedule

Standard (Mon-Fri)

Environmental Conditions

Able to lift 40 lbs. without assistance, Adherence to all Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) Safety Standards, Cleanroom: no hair products, jewelry, makeup, nail polish, perfume, exposed piercings, facial hair etc... allowed, Loud Noises (Equipment/Machinery), Office, Rapid flashing lights, Some degree of PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) required (safety glasses, gowning, gloves, lab coat, ear plugs etc.), Standing for full shift, Strong Odors (chemical, lubricants, biological products etc.), Will work with hazardous/toxic materials

Job Description

As part of the Thermo Fisher Scientific team, you’ll discover meaningful work that makes a positive impact on a global scale. Join our colleagues in bringing our Mission to life every single day to enable our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner and safer. We provide our global teams with the resources needed to achieve individual career goals while helping to take science a step beyond by developing solutions for some of the world’s toughest challenges, like protecting the environment, making sure our food is safe or helping find cures for cancer.

DESCRIPTION:
As a Manufacturing Equipment Maintenance Supervisor at Thermo Fisher Scientific, you will coordinate a skilled team of maintenance technicians in ensuring optimal performance of critical manufacturing equipment. You will promote excellence in preventive and corrective maintenance while maintaining strict compliance with regulatory requirements. Working closely with Production, Engineering, and Quality teams, you'll contribute to maximizing equipment uptime, improving operational efficiency, and maintaining high manufacturing standards. Your leadership will be essential in fostering a culture of safety, continuous improvement, and technical excellence as we fulfill our mission of enabling our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner and safer.

Day Shift Monday-Friday 8:00am-5:00pm

REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelor's Degree -Peferred Fields of Study: Mechanical, Electrical, or related Engineering

• 5 years of experience in industrial maintenance

• 2 years in a supervisory role

• Professional certifications in maintenance, electrical systems, or HVAC beneficial
• Experience in GMP manufacturing environment, preferably in pharmaceutical or biotechnology industries
• Strong technical knowledge of mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and automation systems
• Expertise in preventive maintenance programs and computerized maintenance management systems (CMMS)
• Demonstrated ability to read and interpret technical drawings, schematics, and maintenance manuals
• Proficiency in safety protocols including LOTO, confined space entry, and arc flash prevention
• Experience with TPM, 5S, and continuous improvement methodologies
• Effective leadership skills with ability to coach, develop, and support team members
• Proficiency in project management and scheduling maintenance activities
• Demonstrated experience in regulatory compliance and documentation
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
• Clear written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work rotating shifts including nights, weekends, and holidays as required
• Experience managing contractors and vendors
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite and maintenance management software

Relocation assistance is not provided.

Must be legally authorized to work in the United States now or in the future without sponsorship.

Must be able to pass a comprehensive background check, which includes a drug screening.

About the Company

Thermo Fisher Scientific

Makes lab instruments, reagents and supplies

Thermo Fisher Scientific makes and sells the instruments, chemicals, consumables and lab services that drug companies, hospitals, universities and industrial labs use for research, testing and production. Its products cover work from gene sequencing and protein analysis to diagnostic tests and lab freezers, and its distribution arm ships supplies to labs worldwide. Drug developers also hire it to run clinical trials and to manufacture medicines under contract. It earns money from consumables that labs buy again and again, along with instrument sales, service contracts and outsourcing fees. The company traces its roots to Thermo Electron, founded in 1956, which merged with Fisher Scientific in 2006, and it is based in Waltham, Massachusetts.

Company size: 10,001+
Company stage: IPO
Headquarters: Waltham, MA
Founded: 1956

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