MAINTENANCE SUPERVISOR

1. JOB OBJECTIVES

• Coordinate and ensure proper maintenance of corporate equipment and infrastructure.
• Plan, coordinate and execute different equipment preventive or corrective maintenance programs in accordance with Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) in collaboration with the various departments.
• Ensure proper follow-up and quality of operations carried out with requesting departments.

2. PRIMARY FUNCTIONS

Service provider

• Provide the day-to-day support required for the smooth launch and running of production.
• Coordinate the work of subcontractors and internal resources.
• Participate in the planning of annual shutdowns and supervise activities in terms of maintenance and upkeep.
• Coordinate installation and new equipment set-ups.
• Ensure client satisfaction with corrective maintenance.
• Lead the resolution of problems related to the operation and/or maintenance of equipment and infrastructure.
• Ensure compliance with GMP and corporate hygiene rules during interventions.

Documentation

• Review and approve equipment maintenance registers and certifications.
• Evaluate the maintenance impact of equipment deviations.
• Initiate, track and close maintenance department change controls and related questions within the deadlines and in accordance with corporate procedures.
• Initiate, follow up and close CAPAs and deviations in the maintenance department and related questions within the deadlines and in accordance with corporate procedures.
• Draft Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
• Ensure documentation compliance with GMP and Good Documentation Practices (GDP).

Staff supervision

• Draft job descriptions for personnel under his/her supervision, in collaboration with the Human Resources (HR) department.
• Recruit, train and coach staff under his/her supervision in collaboration with HR.
• Communicate job expectations, departmental objectives and progress to employees, and discuss variations with them.
• Evaluate skills and performance, suggest salary increases for staff under his/her supervision.

Other

• Participate in departmental objectives in accordance with corporate strategic objectives.
• Participate in department budget management.
• Ensure minimum inventory for equipment maintenance purposes.
• Ensure compliance with health and safety rules during the preparation and execution of work by internal and external resources.
• Perform any other related tasks judged pertinent to the position.

3. EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENT AND APTITUDES

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, science, Diploma of collegial studies in mechanics or other relevant experience.
• 5 to 10 years experience in maintenance in the manufacturing industry, preferably pharmaceutical.
• Experience in staff supervision.
• knowledge of pharmaceutical equipment and systems.
• Knowledge of building construction and renovation.
• Knowledge of welding and machinery technics.
• Knowledge of Canadian and international GMP.
• Bilingualism (French/English) and excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Knowledge of computer tools, particularly the Microsoft suite.
• Self-driven, organized and customer oriented.
• Good critical judgment and problem-solving skills.
• Good team spirit.