Facilities Supervisor

Job Title: Facilities Supervisor

Reporting to: Senior Facilities Manager

Department: Engineering & Facilities

About Syngene

Incorporated in 1993, Syngene International Ltd. is an innovation-focused global discovery, development and manufacturing organization providing integrated scientific services to the pharmaceutical, biotechnology, nutrition, animal health, consumer goods and specialty chemical industries around the world. Syngene’ s clientele includes world leaders such as Bristol-Myers Squibb, Baxter, Amgen, GSK, Merck KGaA and Herbalife. Its innovative culture is driven by the passion of its 4240- strong team of scientists who work with clients from around the world to solve their scientific problems, improve R&D productivity, speed up time to market and lower the cost of innovation.

At Syngene, safety is at the heart of everything we do personally and professionally. Syngene has placed safety at par with business performance with shared responsibility and accountability, including following safety guidelines, procedures and SOPs, in letter and spirit.

Job Summary

Facilities Supervisor leads a team of Facility Technicians, Engineers, and Equipment Specialists.   Individuals provide supervision and work alongside the teams that execute General Maintenance, Manufacturing Support and Facility Resource Planning groups. Ensures facilities, equipment, and infrastructure are operating in a state of control meeting cGMP requirements.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Supervise the day-to-day operations within the entire Facility Services group
• Provide direct oversight to the General Maintenance, Manufacturing Support, Metrology, and Facility Resource Planning groups
• Ensures facility and infrastructure systems are maintained in accordance with best industry practices
• Leads schedule planning for Facilities Techs / Equipment specialists
• Completes Quality Systems items within the Facilities department (Deviations, CAPAs, Biennial and routine SOP revisions, Change Controls)
• Assign resources to projects and initiatives
• Leads cross-functional teams in the planning and execution of annual campus Manufacturing Shutdown(s)
• Departmental contact during audits
• Supports various sites capital initiatives by serving as the Subject Matter Expert for Plant Equipment and Systems
• Promotes professional development of staff through on-site and off-site coaching, mentoring, and training

Education & Qualifications:

• 7+ years of experience in a biopharmaceutical environment with at least 3+ years in a leadership role
• Employment history should show a progressive increase in responsibility
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills required
• Bachelor’s degree in business, Science, Engineering, or related field is preferred
• A working knowledge of preventive and predictive maintenance technology (vibration, infrared, and ultrasonic analysis, etc.)
• The ability to develop and manage good working relationships with internal departments, contractors, suppliers, and inspectors
• SAP (plant maintenance) and Lean/Six Sigma experience are a plus
• Prior cGMP experience is strongly preferred
• Prior experience with SAP preferred
• Proficiency in Microsoft Project, Word, and Excel
• Excellent organization and communication skills
• Project management skills are essential
• Must have the ability to multi-task and coordinate workload by priority.
• Must be customer service and quality driven
• Working knowledge of the following maintenance functions:

• • HVAC/Refrigeration
  • Boiler Operations/Steam Distribution
  • Electrical
  • Painting
  • Carpentry
  • Plumbing/Pipefitting
  • General Mechanical Troubleshooting/Repairs
  • Critical Utilities
  • Campus Grounds upkeep

Additional requirements for this role:

Candidate should have hands-on experience of Typing/keyboard, visual acuity, good eye/hand coordination, stand, walk, sit, twist/turn, climb, reach outward, reach above shoulder, hand dexterity, bend, squat/kneel, sense of feel, sense of hearing, sense of smell, lift/carry 50 lbs, and pull 50 lbs.  Use a phone, fax, copier, and computer. Use hand tools and operate the forklift. Organize/coordinate, analyze/interpret, calibrate precise measurements, solve problems, make decisions, supervise, plan, communicate, prepare written communications, and prepare transaction documents.  Drive automatic/standard vehicle. Work outdoors, around noise above conversation level, in hot/cold temperatures, in high humidity, where ventilation is needed, in multiple locations, with restricted access to laboratories, in contact with Select Agents, and with exposure to animals, animal areas, or equipment used in animal areas.

Equal Opportunity Employer:

It is the policy of Syngene to provide equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, colour, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable legislation or local law. In addition, Syngene will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities.