Facilities Supervisor

About the role

Lead the Facilities & Grounds team to ensure the site, buildings, and property are maintained in a safe, compliant, and operationally efficient condition. This role is responsible for supervising daily operations, driving preventive maintenance programs, supporting regulatory compliance, and developing a high-performing team in a GMP manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

• Supervise, coach, and develop a team of Facilities & Grounds employees, including performance management, training, and employee development.
• Prioritize and coordinate daily work with the Maintenance Planner to ensure safe, efficient execution of planned and unplanned activities.
• Lead daily team communications and drive continuous improvement (PPI) initiatives to improve productivity, quality, and customer service.
• Foster a culture of accountability, safety, and collaboration while ensuring staffing, scheduling, and overtime are effectively managed.
• Ensure facilities, grounds, and associated systems remain compliant with GMP, EH&S, and applicable regulatory requirements.
• Maintain training, SOP compliance, documentation, deviations, CAPAs, and change controls in accordance with company and regulatory standards.
• Serve as a Facilities subject matter expert during internal and external audits and regulatory inspections.
• Promote safe work practices and ensure all team members follow Environmental Health & Safety requirements.
• Lead preventive and predictive maintenance programs to maximize equipment reliability, site appearance, and operational uptime.
• Monitor facility performance, identify improvement opportunities, and implement solutions that improve reliability, efficiency, and energy utilization.
• Coordinate maintenance activities, contractor work, and facility improvement projects to support manufacturing operations.
• Track and report key maintenance metrics (KPIs) to drive continuous improvement.
• Maintain accurate maintenance records, asset documentation, and CMMS data.
• Develop and revise SOPs, work instructions, and facility documentation as required.
• Support change control activities and ensure facility documentation remains current.
• Ensure maintenance activities are completed and documented in accordance with GMP requirements.

Requirements

• Education: Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Facilities Management (highly preferred), or a related technical discipline; or an equivalent combination of education and relevant experience.
• Experience: Minimum 3 years of facilities or maintenance experience in a regulated manufacturing environment (pharmaceutical preferred; food, biotechnology, or medical device also considered).
• Experience: Minimum 3 years of Supervisory or people leadership experience leading maintenance, facilities, or engineering teams (Preferred).
• Experience: Managing building systems, grounds, utilities, and preventive maintenance programs.
• Experience: Supporting GMP operations and regulatory inspections preferred.
• Experience: In a 24/7 manufacturing environment is an asset.

Skills & Abilities

• Strong knowledge of GMP, EH&S, and facilities regulatory requirements.
• Demonstrated leadership, coaching, and performance management skills.
• Experience using CMMS and Microsoft Office applications.
• Strong troubleshooting, analytical, and problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent communication and cross-functional collaboration skills.
• Knowledge of reliability-centered maintenance (RCM), predictive maintenance technologies, and facility systems is preferred.

Physical Requirements

• This position requires the ability to work in both manufacturing and office environments.
• The incumbent must be able to stand, walk, bend, stoop, kneel, crouch, and climb as needed throughout the workday.
• The role requires the ability to lift, carry, push, and pull up to 40 pounds, as well as sufficient manual dexterity to operate equipment, use tools, and perform computer-based tasks.
• The position requires visual acuity to inspect equipment, read documentation, and use computer systems.
• Work is performed primarily in a manufacturing environment with routine exposure to noise, dust, odors, temperature variations, and other conditions typical of industrial operations.
• Appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) is required and may include safety glasses, safety shoes, gloves, lab coat, hair or beard coverings, safety apron, and respiratory protection, as required.

Benefits

We offer competitive remuneration, annual incentive plan bonus scheme, healthcare, and a range of employee benefits!