Maintenance Engineering Supervisor

CSL

Kankakee, IL

Pay: $97,000-$115,000/yr

Shift: Full time

**Entity:** CSL Behring

**Job Category:** Engineering

**Job Family:** Technical Services & Maintenance

**Job Type:** Full Time

**Location****:** Kankakee, Illinois, United States

**Employer Reference:** R-292121

**Job Description**

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The Maintenance Supervisor – 24/7 Operations is responsible for leading shift-based maintenance execution in a GMP-regulated biologics manufacturing facility supporting Bulk, Fractionation, and Fill & Finish operations. This role ensures safe, compliant, and reliable operation of critical manufacturing and utility systems across continuous operations. The supervisor provides real-time technical leadership, drives rapid troubleshooting response, and ensures disciplined execution of preventive and corrective maintenance activities to minimize production downtime while maintaining inspection readiness.

**Reporting Relationships:**

• **Role that this position reports to:** Head of Maintenance Services
• **Role/s that report to this position:** Maintenance Technicians

**Main Responsibilities and Accountabilities:** List the roles and responsibilities of the position

**1.** **Leadership & Supervision**

• Lead and coordinate maintenance technicians during assigned shift.
• Serve as first-line escalation for production-critical breakdowns.
• Drive immediate troubleshooting of equipment impacting:

+ Bulk (chromatography skids, TFF/UF systems, etc.)

+ Fractionation (centrifuges, cold ethanol systems, filter press, etc.)

+ Fill & Finish (isolators, vial fillers, cappers, lyophilizers, inspection)

• Prioritize emergency vs. planned work to protect batch integrity.
• Ensure structured shift handoff between supervisors (written + verbal)

**2.** **Maintenance Execution & Reliability**

• Manage and supervise a comprehensive range of maintenance activities, including preventive, predictive, and corrective measures. Ensure that all work orders are processed and closed promptly within the CMMS (SAP Maintenance).
• Provide support in diagnosing and resolving complex equipment failures, facilitating effective troubleshooting to achieve optimal performance and minimizing downtime.
• Reduce periods of inactivity by conducting thorough root cause analyses and implementing appropriate corrective measures.
• Enhance operational reliability by actively supporting initiatives focused on improving system dependability and efficiently managing the entire lifecycle of assets.

**3.** **GMP & Regulatory Compliance (Shift Accountability)**

• Ensure all maintenance work is properly documented in CMMS (SAP).
• Verify work order accuracy and documentation completeness.
• Initiate emergency change controls when required.
• Ensure audit-ready condition at all times.
• Support FDA/EMA inspections, including off-shift auditor support if required.

**4.** **Workforce Planning & Development**

• Assign technicians based on skill matrix and equipment criticality.
• Train and develop multi-skilled maintenance technicians.
• Identify skill gaps and recommend training plans.
• Reinforce accountability and performance standards.
• Conduct performance feedback discussions.

**5.** **Planning & Continuous Improvement**

• Partner with Maintenance Planner to optimize PM scheduling.
• Improve spare parts management and critical spares strategy.
• Drive 5S and maintenance excellence practices.
• Support Lean / TPM / Reliability Centered Maintenance initiatives.
• Identify opportunities for cost savings and process improvements.

**6.** **Planning & Continuous Improvement**

• Partner with Maintenance Scheduler & Planner to optimize PM scheduling.
• Improve spare parts management and critical spares strategy.
• Drive 5S and maintenance excellence practices.
• Support Lean / TPM / Reliability Centered Maintenance initiatives.
• Identify opportunities for cost savings and process improvements.

**7.** **Shift Structure & Coverage Model**

• This role operates within a 24/7 manufacturing environment, which may include:

+ Fixed day or night shift coverage

+ Weekend production support

+ On-call escalation coverage

+ Holiday coverage as required

• Each shift supervisor has full ownership of maintenance execution during their assigned shift and serves as the primary engineering escalation point for Manufacturing.

**8.** Completes any other duties/responsibilities assigned by senior management

**Position Qualifications and Experience Requirements:**

**Education**

Associate’s or bachelor’s degree in engineering, Industrial Maintenance, or related technical field preferred

**Experience**

• 7+ years in biotech/pharma maintenance
• 3+ years in a supervisory or shift-lead role
• Strong experience in GMP-regulated biologics manufacturing
• Experience supporting at least two of the following:
• Bulk biologics production
• Plasma fractionation
• Aseptic fill & finish
• Proficient knowledge of Good Manufacturing Practices