Senior Supervisor Maintenance and Facilities, 1st shift- Exton and Wayne, PA
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Senior Supervisor, Maintenance & Facilities Supervisor, 1st shift
Exton and Wayne, PA
Monday-Friday 1st shift 7am-3:30pm
The Senior Supervisor, Maintenance & Facilities Supervisor plans, oversees, and assigns maintenance and repair work for equipment, facilities, and utilities, ensuring compliance with applicable quality, safety, regulatory, and internal standards across the Exton site, including the Pennsylvania Drive, Sierra Drive, and Devon Park Drive facilities. Accountable for day‑to‑day leadership, prioritization, and execution of maintenance and facilities activities to ensure safe, compliant, and reliable operations. Responsible for supporting hiring and onboarding of maintenance and facilities employees; coordinating staffing, rotation, and movement; evaluating employee performance; and ensuring compliance with agreements, policies, and regulatory requirements. Contributes to follow‑up on activities and training, collaborates on management and operational processes—including capital planning and resource optimization—and supports the ongoing development of maintenance and facilities team capabilities.
dsm-firmenich Biomedical is the world’s unrivaled biomaterials expert and committed partner in driving sustainable innovation in healthcare. For more than 30 years, the company has been at the forefront of biomaterial science and process innovation, and the leading resource for global medical devices and Life Sciences companies. As a strategic partner with an approach driven not only by market dynamics but by the unique needs of every customer, dsm-firmenich Biomedical brings an unparalleled breadth of product portfolios, proprietary manufacturing and processing capabilities, world-class IP, and extensive regulatory experience and expertise. Furthermore, dsm-firmenich Biomedical’s products and services are recognized for their unmatched quality, consistency, and performance in multiple markets across the globe, supporting their company-wide vision of solving the world’s healthcare needs through sustainable science. To learn more, visit dsm-firmenichBiomedical.com.
If you have worked in a regulated industry, (Pharma, medical device etc.) have technical expertise, a flair for guiding the team to execute work orders through strong leadership and credibility, and enjoy being hands on, we look forward to hearing from you!
- Evaluates achievement of operational plans and maintenance/facilities objectives based on available resources.
- Provides front-line leadership to maintenance and facilities employees; collaborates with other department supervisors to ensure consistent standards, coverage, and execution.
- Assigns work based on employee skills, qualifications, and business priorities.
- Supports selection, inspection, and installation of new equipment, including recommendations for preventive maintenance tasks and spare-parts requirements.
- Writes, reviews, and approves operational documents (e.g., procedures, nonconformances, CAPA, work instructions, work permits, and validation reports).
- Leads and coordinates equipment, asset, and tooling qualification and requalification.
- Ensures compliance with equipment and facilities control policies and procedures.
- Supports operational personnel with the introduction of new assets, as needed.
- Assists with troubleshooting manufacturing process issues, as needed.
- Leads and coordinates work performed by outside contractors and vendors.
- Requisitions tools, equipment, and supplies to support business continuity.
- Ensures cleaning and housekeeping of administrative, non-production, and controlled areas meet regulatory requirements and company policies.
- Provides operational input, performance feedback, and recommendations related to service contracts.
We Bring:
- Paid holiday, 18 days PTO + 2 floating holidays
- Full healthcare benefits day one – medical, dental, eye and life insuranc
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