Manufacturing Equipment Maintenance Supervisor

Work Schedule

Flex Shifts 40 hrs/wk

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, Laboratory Setting, 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

Company information:

As part of the ThermoFisher Scientific team, you will 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.

Business information:

As part of the Drug Product Division (DPD), the Greenville, North Carolina site is a multi-purpose pharmaceutical development, manufacturing, and packaging campus. The Drug Product Division - North America (DPD-NA) is one of the five divisions that make up the Pharma Services Group. We are made up of approximately 4400 colleagues across six sites who specialize in taking sterile injectable and oral solid dose drug products from development to commercialization.

Position Summary:

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.

Location: Greenville, NC

Key Responsibilities:

• Work closely with Production, Engineering, and Quality teams.
• Contribute to maximizing equipment uptime, improving operational efficiency, and maintaining high manufacturing standards.
• Foster 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.

Qualifications:

*Must be Legally authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship.

*Must be able to pass a comprehensive background check to include drug screening.

Education:

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• BS degree preferred. Preferred Fields of Study: Mechanical, Electrical, or related Engineering.
• Master's degree highly preferred.
• Professional certifications in maintenance, electrical systems, or HVAC beneficial.

Experience

• Advanced degree plus 2 years of experience, or bachelor's degree plus 3-5 years of experience in industrial maintenance, or 6-8 years required in lieu of degree.
• 2 years of supervisory experience is required.
• Experience in GMP manufacturing environment, preferably in pharmaceutical or biotechnology industries.
• Experience with TPM, 5S, and continuous improvement methodologies.
• Experience managing contractors and vendors highly preferred.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities

• 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.
• 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.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite and maintenance management software.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of the work being performed by people assigned to this job. They are not a comprehensive list of all the duties and responsibilities associated with it.

Competitive wages & Excellent benefits package

• Review our company’s Total Rewards
• Medical, Dental, & Vision benefits-effective Day 1
• Paid Time Off & Holidays
• 401K Company Match up to 6%(after 1 year)
• Tuition Reimbursement – eligible after 90 days
• Employee Referral Bonus
• Employee Discount Program
• Recognition Program
• Charitable Gift Matching
• Company Paid Parental Leave
• We will provide the vital equipment for your role including: computer, monitor, keyboard, mouse, etc.
• We also provide any Personal Protective Equipment you may need including: lab coats, safety glasses, safety shoes, etc.

For more information on our benefits, please visit: https://jobs.thermofisher.com/global/en/total-rewards