Supervisor Facilities in Mississauga, Ontario

Job Description

As part of the Thermo Fisher Scientific team, you’ll discover meaningful work that makes a positive impact on a global scale. Join our colleagues in bringing our Mission to life every single day to enable our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner and safer. We provide our global teams with the resources needed to achieve individual career goals while helping to take science a step beyond by developing solutions for some of the world’s toughest challenges, like protecting the environment, making sure our food is safe or helping find cures for cancer.

How will you make an impact?

Lead the Facility & Grounds team to ensure the Site (Interior & Exterior) and Property are maintained in a safe, compliant, and visually optimal appearance. Schedule, and oversee daily team activities to ensure timelines are met. Manage the engagement, performance, and development of team members. Continuously monitor areas to ensure Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) and Safety Standards are met and adhered to. Ensure Preventative procedures are evolved to ensure optimum effectiveness of the PM program. Participate and support regulatory inspections.

What will you do?

• Manage Team Performance:

• Communicate job expectations and lead daily team huddles to ensure On Time Delivery (OTD) and Right First Time.

• Plan, monitor and appraise job results for quality and efficiency.

• Plan and monitor team activities to increase efficiency and minimize over time.

• Prioritize Unplanned & Planned work with Maintenance Planner.

• Verify the qualifications of personnel and recommends training as needed; ensure all personnel have been adequately trained on equipment and procedures and that proper documentation practices are followed.

• Conduct Performance Management Process (PMP) with staff.

• Coach, counsel and manage employee performance.

• Lead PPI (continuous improvement) initiatives.

• Maintain Regulatory Compliance:

• Enforce regulations to ensure “license to operate”; the Facility, Grounds, and associated systems are kept and operated in a GMP and Statutory compliant state.

• Ensure all planned maintenance is according to the manufacturers’ recommendations and to an approved schedule.

• Adhere to all approved Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).

• Ensure staff are trained and qualified for duties.

• Prepare for and participate as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) during regulatory audits.

• Lead the investigation process and ensure deviations are properly documented.

• Ensure CAPAs, deviations and follow up actions are completed within the required timeline.

• Ensure all reports adhere to EH&S rules and regulations and work in a safe manner.

• Participate and support regulatory inspections.

• Ensures Maximum Site Availability and Appearance:

• Ensure quality of work and that work is completed in a safe and efficient manner.

• Establish and adhere to routine monitoring of the Facility & Grounds for availability, functionality and appearance – continuously improve as identified.

• Champion proactive maintenance vs. reactive maintenance.

• Collaborate with plant/ production/ personnel to ensure first-line maintenance identified by operators, where applicable.

• Review work planning and scheduling with planner, inform the maintenance planner/ team leader of routine preventative maintenance requirements.

• Develop maintenance routines following the manufacturers’ and suppliers’ recommendations.

• Review and implement improvements to existing preventive and predicative maintenance programs for optimal effectiveness.

• Recommend procedural changes and efficiency improvements for maintenance activities.

• Establish, maintain and report on Key Performance Indicators that represent the performance of the maintenance systems and assets.

• Analyze systems for energy usage & and implement efficiency improvements.

• Maintain Documentation – Site, Property and Applicable Assets

• Prepare/ Revise Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)

• Participate in the Change Control process.

• Follows changes, review drawings/ documents and revises as necessary.

• Ensure Site logs and all Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS) data collected is accurate and complete.

• Schedule/ monitor/ coordinate project work and directs external contractors.

• Maintain Professional and Technical Knowledge by attending educational workshops, reviewing professional publications, establishing personal networks, participating in professional societies.

• Promote a safe working environment, report potential hazards, and ensure all direct reports follow Environmental Health and Safety procedures.

• Select, develop, and evaluate staff to ensure the efficient operation of the function. Work with and advise staff on administrative policies and procedures.

• Perform alternating or rotating shift work (as required).

How will you get here?

Education:

Licensed tradesman in either of the following fields: Mechanical, Electrical.

Bachelor of Engineering or Science (B.Sc.) or equivalent would be an asset.

Experience:

Minimum 7 years previous facility services experience in pharmaceutical, cosmetic or food manufacturing industry – pharmaceutical experience preferred.

Previous experience with building (interior & exterior) and property maintenance systems.

Previous supervisor or team/group leader experience.

Experience in the use of RCFA tools such as FMEA/FMECA, Cause Mapping and Ishikawa Charts etc.

preferred.

Experience in operating a 24/7 operation preferred.

Equivalency :

Equivalent combinations of education, training, and relevant work experience may be considered.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Excellent knowledge of Good Manufacturing Practices and Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS). Sound judgment, decision making and trouble shooting skills. Sound knowledge of Safety standards and statutory requirements for facilities. Excellent communication skills as well as proven interpersonal abilities. Proficiency using Microsoft Office software applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and CMMS. Data analysis, problem definition & solving skills. Knowledgeable in specific RCM and predictive maintenance tools (vibration analysis, thermography and infrared tools and techniques, lubrication, machinery alignment, etc.). Proficiency with the English language.

Standards and Expectations:

Follow all Environmental Health & Safety Policies and Procedures. Work collaboratively with fellow team members, modelling positive team principles and partnering to meet project and departmental objectives. Carry out all duties within strict compliance to quality systems SOP’s and Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP). Maintain workspace in a clean and orderly fashion. Actively engage in and adhere to departmental systems to maintain a smooth and efficient workflow (visual management, scheduling systems, etc.). Be client and patient conscious at all times. Understand Key Performance Indicators and strive to improve the performance of the team by identifying areas for system improvements and engage in problem solving.

Models positive thinking and is open to change, motivating the team to adapt to shifts in priorities and new ways of working. Proactively identify areas for improvement in the execution of procedures. Communicate risks to timelines in a proactive manner. Consistently strives to improve skills and knowledge in related field.

Physical Requirements:

Position requires ordinary ambulatory skills and physical coordination sufficient to move about manufacturing/office locations; ability to stand, walk, stoop, kneel, crouch periodically for prolonged periods of time; manipulation (lift, carry, move) of light to medium weights of up to 40 pounds; arm, hand and finger dexterity; visual acuity to operate equipment, and read materials for prolonged periods of time; ability to sit, reach with hands and arms, talk, and hear for prolonged periods of time. Usually in a comfortable environment but with regular exposure to factors causing moderate physical discomfort from such things as dust, loud noise, bright lights, fumes or odour. Use of Personal Protective equipment is required and may include any of the following: safety glasses, safety shoes, lab coat, gloves, hair net, beard cover, safety apron, respirator.

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