Equipment Supervisor

About the role

Keep Operations Running. Lead with Expertise. Make an Impact. At Polysciences, Inc., we believe that reliable equipment is essential to delivering the high-quality specialty chemicals and materials our customers depend on. Headquartered in Warrington, Pennsylvania, Polysciences is a specialty chemical manufacturer serving industries including life sciences, diagnostics, medical devices, electronics, and research. We are seeking an experienced, hands-on Equipment Supervisor to lead equipment maintenance and reliability efforts across our manufacturing and laboratory operations. This is an opportunity for a technically skilled leader who enjoys solving complex equipment challenges, improving operational efficiency, and working collaboratively with cross-functional teams. You'll play a critical role in minimizing downtime, ensuring equipment readiness, and supporting safe, efficient, and compliant operations.

Responsibilities

• Equipment Maintenance & Reliability
  • Oversee preventive and corrective maintenance programs for manufacturing equipment and laboratory instrumentation.
  • Coordinate troubleshooting, repairs, inspections, and servicing to minimize equipment downtime and maintain operational readiness.
  • Develop and maintain equipment maintenance schedules, work orders, service records, and equipment histories.
  • Identify recurring equipment issues, investigate root causes, and implement corrective actions to improve reliability and performance.
  • Manage critical spare parts inventory and coordinate the procurement of maintenance supplies and replacement components.
• Leadership & Collaboration
  • Supervise and coordinate maintenance personnel to ensure timely, safe, and effective equipment support.
  • Manage relationships with external equipment vendors, contractors, and service providers.
  • Partner with Production, Quality, Engineering, and Facilities teams to prioritize maintenance activities and minimize disruptions to manufacturing schedules.
  • Coordinate equipment upgrades, repairs, and replacements to support operational efficiency, reliability, and production capacity.
• Safety, Quality & Compliance
  • Ensure maintenance activities are performed in accordance with applicable safety, quality, and regulatory requirements.
  • Maintain accurate maintenance documentation and ensure equipment is appropriately released for use following servicing.
  • Support equipment qualification, validation, change control, deviations, and corrective and preventive action (CAPA) processes.
  • Promote safe work practices, including electrical safety, lockout/tagout procedures, and proper use of personal protective equipment.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in equipment maintenance, reliability, instrumentation, engineering support, or technical operations.
• At least 2 years of supervisory, team leadership, or maintenance coordination experience.
• Experience supporting equipment in a regulated manufacturing, pharmaceutical, biotechnology, specialty chemical, or life sciences environment.