Maintenance Supervisor

OraSure Technologies Inc. (OTI) empowers the global community to improve health and wellness by providing access to accurate, essential information. Our ability to positively affect change is powered by the innovative tools and diagnostics we deliver to the market. 
Together with its wholly owned subsidiaries, OTI provides its customers with end-to-end solutions.
It’s first-to-market, innovative products include rapid tests for the detection of antibodies to HIV and Hepatitis C (HCV) on the OraQuick® platform; sample self-collection and stabilization products for molecular applications; and oral fluid laboratory tests for detecting various drugs of abuse.  
Overview Here at the OTI our innovative sampling tools and diagnostics unlock access to accurate, essential information that advances global health and well-being. Our products include molecular sampling kits for the genome and microbiome, and rapid diagnostics for infectious disease.  
Responsible for preventive maintenance of manufacturing and support equipment including management of maintenance Technicians for OraSure Technologies, Inc. sites as assigned by management.

Snapshot of Responsibilities:

• Manage the Preventive Maintenance function in support of manufacturing and operations to minimize equipment down time.
• Manage a staff of maintenance technicians, to ensure the proper maintenance and operation of OraSure manufacturing equipment, processes, and supporting utilities.
• Administer SAP based Preventive Maintenance scheduling system including issuance, tracking, and closure of work orders. Set up Preventive Maintenance schedules and plans for new equipment.
• Assistance in Developing procedures, and work instructions to be followed by maintenance technicians in compliance with OraSure Technologies, Inc. requirements regarding execution of Preventive Maintenance and equipment repair or service.
• Responsible to ensure that all manufacturing and test equipment maintenance records are up to date and accurate including but not limited to maintenance logs, PM records, Change Control Requests, and audit responses.
• Responsible for the spare parts inventory to ensure minimum equipment downtime.
• Collaborates with R&D, Engineering, and Manufacturing during the development of new product(s), equipment, or processes to ensure that preventive maintenance and service requirements are considered.
• Assistance in preparing and monitoring preventive maintenance budgets to ensure efficient and effective use of company funds.
• Prepares shift schedules to ensure all departments have full maintenance staff support.
• Assists in the hiring, training and supervision of maintenance technicians including completing performance appraisals and development plans.

What You Bring:

• Well-developed knowledge of Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint). Familiarity with SharePoint, OneDrive, and Teams.
• Demonstrated written communication skills in grammatically correct English.
• Demonstrated verbal communication skills, including the ability to conduct verbal presentations.
• Demonstrated success working in a team environment.
• Proficient in maintenance planning, scheduling, and execution.
• Strong understanding of mechanical and electrical systems.
• Knowledge of preventive maintenance programs and practices.
• Demonstrated ability to lead and motivate a team of maintenance technicians.
• Ability to make decisions under pressure and solve problems efficiently.
• Familiarity with local and national regulations pertaining to maintenance and facility management.
• Commitment to safety protocols and procedures.
• Commitment to continuous learning and improvement.
• Associates or Tech School degree in applicable discipline preferred.
• Five (5) years progressively responsible experience in a preventive maintenance role including hands-on PM performance and at least three (3) years of PM management experience.
• PM experience in a regulated industry setting including pharmaceutical, medical device, or biologics environment preferred.
• PM experience with medium to high volume automated manufacturing systems.
• Experience with SAP Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system or equivalent

Travel Requirements

• Travel will be required to support local Bethlehem, PA sites within a 10-mile radius. Additional limited travel upon request may be required for training, audits, or collaboration with other company locations or external partners.

OTI encourages applications from all qualified candidates who represent the full diversity of the communities in which we operate.  We apply a rigorous, consistent, and equitable standard to the assessment of all candidates, regardless of race, color, national origin, sex (