Maintenance Supervisor

Description

• Uphold quality in work execution and documentation in line with Site SOPs, ALCOA+ data integrity, and CMMS usage.
• Escalate promptly when predefined triggers are met; document the escalation and interim controls.
• Evaluate and prioritize corrective maintenance tasks, ensuring alignment with GMP and SOPs.
• Recruitment, onboarding, and resource modeling to support workload forecasts.
• Oversee structured handovers between shifts, as outlined in the weekly standing meetings schedule.
• Monitor training completion and compliance status for all team members.
• Ensure maintenance technicians are clear on their responsibilities and that tasks are completed to standard.
• Hold regular (target bi-weekly/monthly) developmental check-ins with each technician to coach, remove blockers, and follow up on commitments.
• Conduct 1:1s weekly or bi-weekly by mutual agreement.
• Proactively manage performance concerns and partner with Jones HR for resolution; involve client leadership where interface/contract expectations are affected.
• Maintain regular touchpoints with Client maintenance leadership (e.g., brief weekly email updates and participation in daily/weekly huddles).
• Lead skills assessments, maintain the capability matrix, and execute upskilling roadmaps aligned to the work plan.
• Validate and approve technician timesheets, ensuring accuracy and timely submission.
• Track holidays, sick days, and ensure adequate coverage across shifts.
• Conduct regular Jones safety audits and ensure adherence to site safety protocols.

The Maintenance Team Supervisor will oversee the daily operations of the maintenance team within a GMP-regulated pharmaceutical environment. This role requires strong leadership, organizational skills, and a commitment to compliance and continuous improvement.

Requirements

• Familiarity with CMMS systems (e.g., SAP, Maximo) and electronic documentation platforms.
• Strong understanding of GMP standards, ALCOA+ principles, and pharmaceutical compliance requirements.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and reporting tools for operational oversight and communication.
• Excellent communication, coaching, and interpersonal skills to engage and develop team members.
• Certifications in safety auditing, GMP compliance, or maintenance management are desirable.
• Demonstrated ability to manage escalations, performance issues, and resource planning effectively.
• Proven supervisory or team leadership experience, preferably in a multi-shift operation.
• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Maintenance Management, or a related technical discipline. Equivalent trade qualifications with supervisory experience may also be considered.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in a maintenance role within a GMP-regulated pharmaceutical or biopharmaceutical manufacturing environment.

Benefits

We offer a competitive salary package commensurate with experience and qualifications. In addition, you will have the opportunity to work in a dynamic and supportive environment, collaborating with industry leaders and contributing to a sustainable future. Our Company values work-life balance and encourages professional growth through training and development programs. Agency assistance not required.

We are a leading engineering services company with a proven track record of high quality, customer focused project delivery for over 130 years. Our core divisions include Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Sprinkler and Fire Protection. Some of the other services we provide include Waste to Energy (BioEnergy), Specialist Lift, Off Site Fabrication, Technical Support Services, Maintenance, Asset Management, BIM (Building Information Modelling) and Geo-Surveying. We offer competitive salaries, financial support for further training, Continuous Professional Development (CPD) leading to chartered status, performance incentives and the ability to progress your career with a world class engineering contractor.

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