Supervisor, Facilities & Maintenance

Avantor is looking for a dedicated Supervisor, Facilities & Maintenance to join our Biopharma team, supporting building and equipment related maintenance in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

This role will be a full-time position based out of our Devens, MA facility. You will have the opportunity to be a leader within a dynamic production environment. If you have strong technical skills and supervisory experience – let’s talk!    

What we’re looking for  

• Education: Associates degree or an equivalent combination of education and experience required

• Experience: Minimum 5 years related experience, 1 year of which should be in a demonstrated Leadership / Supervisory capacity

• Collaboration Tool: Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, Teams)

• Preferred Qualifications:

• Applied maintenance experience in a GMP manufacturing environment preferred (cleanroom / pharma environment)

• Any one or combintation of: Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) certification, National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) certification, and or electrical certification

How you will thrive and create an impact  

• Manages the maintenance of the building, grounds, equipment, and plant facilities, including the pesticide program, security, and waste disposal

• Prepares work schedules, assigns, and oversees the work product while minimizing overtime and call-in hours

• Trains, coaches, and manages performances of direct reports

• Develops and maintains a preventative maintenance schedule program for applicable equipment and machinery

• Manages the program for inspection of mechanical integrity, change control, fire suppression and environmental control

• Arranges for and manages appropriate third-party contractor support as needed

• Enforces sound safety and housekeeping practices

• Provide operational support by managing the installation, start-up and validation of new process equipment and systems

• Monitors spending to ensure operating within that budget with regard to the expenses for maintenance supplies, operating supplies, tools and personnel

• Develops corrective/preventive action plans as prompted by internal and external quality data

• Interacts with customers, technicians, and vendors to understand and communicate process specifications with engineering and operations

• Responsible for routine manufacturing equipment set-ups and changes as required

• Implements and maintains appropriate process controls and records consistent with cGMP and ISO regulations

• Order, re-stock and maintain the inventory of spare parts, consumables, tools and miscellaneous supplies

• Strong time management skills

• Maintain and apply excellent communication and problem-solving skills

• Flexible to work on multiple projects simultaneously

• Maintain other department equipment as needed

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Disclaimer:

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of employees assigned to this position. Avantor is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.

Dare to go further in your career. Join our global team of 14,000+ associates whose passion for discovery and determination to overcome challenges relentlessly advances life-changing science.
 
The work we do changes people's lives for the better. It brings new patient treatments and therapies to market, giving a cancer survivor the chance to walk his daughter down the aisle. It enables medical devices that help a little boy hear his mom's voice for the first time. Outcomes such as these create unlimited opportunities for you to contribute your talents, learn new skills and grow your career at Avantor.
 
We are committed to helping you on this journey through our diverse, equitable and inclusive culture which includes learning experiences to support your career growth and success. At Avantor, dare to go further and see how the impact of your contributions set science in motion to create a better world. Apply today!

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