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Supervisor, Maintenance - Utilities - Mechanical

Grifols
United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 24 Mar 2025

About the role

Would you like to join an international team working to improve the future of healthcare? Do you want to enhance the lives of millions of people? Grifols is a global healthcare company that since 1909 has been working to improve the health and well-being of people around the world. We are leaders in plasma-derived medicines and transfusion medicine and develop, produce and market innovative medicines, solutions and services in more than 110 countries and regions.

Summary:

The Maintenance - Utilities Supervisor oversees a maintenance or utilities team responsible for the continuous operations of a Grifols manufacturing facility.  The Supervisor may coordinate the installation, maintenance, calibration and repair work in their area of responsibility or provide oversight of a location's utility systems.  He/she manages team(s) of technicians, contractors and other staff, perform regular area inspections, maintain and troubleshoot equipment, and assign work to employees.  The Maintenance - Utilities Supervisor must have technical skills and knowledge of various crafts within their scope of responsibility.  The Supervisor shall be available 24/7 to respond to emergencies and provide direction when required.  Ultimately the Maintenance - Utilities Supervisor’s primary goal is to ensure that production equipment and/or utilities systems are in good and safe condition at all times and meets the needs of manufacturing operations.  Other duties include responsibility for safety, regulatory and/or environmental compliance; ensuring continuous improvement of processes; and using expertise gained through wide exposure in previous assignments and experience to focus on areas for planning, scheduling, organizing, performance management, financial management, administrative skills, QA, regulatory and validation.  

 

Primary Responsibilities:

  • Prioritize both scheduled and unscheduled work to ensure minimum impact of manufacturing operations while using the most cost effective and compliant methods.
  • Manage and balance technicians' PTO to ensure adequate site coverage as well as on-call scheduling when needed.
  • Review work orders/logbook entries in the computerized maintenance management system to ensure accuracy, clear and concise comments while making any updates or corrections as needed.
  • Provide oversight to ensure standard operating procedures are followed in accordance with safety, regulatory and engineering guidelines.
  • Supervise employees to ensure compliance with OSHA and Environmental & Safety policies and procedures as performed during maintenance or utility operations activities.
  • Conduct safety meetings and area inspections.
  • Support/Contribute/Communicate long and short-term goals and expectations for area of responsibility.
  • Respond to critical issues on a 24/7 basis.  For utilities operations this may also include responding to manufacturing areas without 24/7 coverage, and other designated Grifols onsite and offsite locations, etc.
  • Ensure that employees receive proper training, complete qualifications, and possess necessary certifications.
  • Creates positive relationships and engages with staff to inspire them to meet/exceed expectations and goals on a daily basis.
  • Review and approve timecards in the company’s timekeeping system and maintain accurate work schedules for employees.
  • Conduct midyear and annual performance evaluations.
  • Contribute and take responsibility for continuous improvement, system improvements and capital projects.
  • Identify and respond to work order trends which impact manufacturing operations.
  • Communicates effectively with various partners to ensure business continuity.
  • Receive raw materials and perform SAP transactions for said materials. (Utilities)
  • Capable performing some, most, or all Utilities Sr. Operations Specialist duties depending on one's supervisor level. (Utilities)

 

Additional Responsibilities:

  • Develop knowledge and skills needed to perform job as required by the area of responsibility.
  • Responsible for the state of assets within their scope, including preventive maintenance, repairs, cleanliness, and general upkeep.

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