The Opportunity:

Avantor, a Global Fortune 500 company is looking for a dedicated Supervisor of Maintenance & Reliability to optimize our Biopharma Sciences organization. This role is full-time, on- site at our Paris KY facility.

If you have supervisory maintenance experience – let’s talk!

Minimum Education Requirement:

High School Diploma/ GED

Required Experience (5+ YRS):

Supervising maintenance teams and daily activities, including direct oversight of Maintenance Technicians.Managing vendor relationships and contracted maintenance services.Ensuring compliance with OSHA, cGMP, EPA, FDA, and other regulatory standards.Coordinating and supervising maintenance for facility, production, laboratory, and utilities equipment.Developing and tracking maintenance department metrics, including Key Performance Indicators (KPIs).Utilizing a Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS).Hands-on maintenance in a manufacturing environment, including mechanical, electrical, and machine operations.Applying shop skills (e.g., welding, machining) and troubleshooting equipment issues.Demonstrated knowledge of safety protocols, such as energy isolation, confined space entry, and lifting/hoisting.

Preferred Experience:

Coordinating preventative maintenance schedules and workflows.Identifying and recommending mechanical, electrical, or control system upgrades to improve quality, safety, and reliability.Conducting root cause analyses (RCA) and continuous improvement initiatives.Managing multiple priorities and adapting to changing conditions and schedules.Evaluating vendor quotes and optimizing repair planning and scheduling.

How you will thrive and create an impact:   

     

The position is part of the Performance Materials/ Biopharma Production organization.  The focus for this team player with business level organizational skills is to:

Supervise, develop, and evaluate Maintenance Technicians, including conducting performance appraisals and supporting skill development.Ensure compliance with all safety and regulatory requirements while maintaining a clean, safe, and efficient work environment.Plan, prioritize, and manage maintenance activities, including emergency repairs to minimize downtime.Organize and maintain maintenance documentation for audit readiness and effective troubleshooting.Identify, recommend, and implement improvements for quality, safety, equipment reliability, and cost savings.Prepare cost estimates and manage maintenance department metrics.Assist in planning and executing plant turnarounds and outages.Participate in RCA, incident investigations, and problem-solving initiatives.Validate and review work requests for clarity and accuracy, ensuring timely and high-quality execution.Support internal and external audits, maintaining a strong focus on reliability and compliance.Effectively manage competing priorities while delivering results in a fast-paced, lean organization.

Why Avantor?

Dare to go further in your career. Join our global team of 14,000+ associates whose passion for discovery and determination to overcome challenges relentlessly advances life-changing science.  

The work we do changes people’s lives for the better. It brings new patient treatments and therapies to market, giving a cancer survivor the chance to walk his daughter down the aisle. It enables medical devices that help a little boy hear his mom’s voice for the first time.

Outcomes such as these create unlimited opportunities for you to contribute your talents, learn new skills and grow your career at Avantor.  

We are committed to helping you on this journey through our diverse, equitable and inclusive culture which includes learning experiences to support your career growth and success.

At Avantor, dare to go further and see how the impact of your contributions set science in motion to create a better world.

Apply today!

Disclaimer:
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of employees assigned to this position. Avantor is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.

Why Avantor?

Dare to go further in your career. Join our global team of 14,000+ associates whose passion for discovery and determination to overcome challenges relentlessly advances life-changing science.
 
The work we do changes people's lives for the better. It brings new patient treatments and therapies to market, giving a cancer survivor the chance to walk his daughter down the aisle. It enables medical devices that help a little boy hear his mom's voice for the first time. Outcomes such as these create unlimited opportunities for you to contribute your talents, learn new skills and grow your career at Avantor.
 
We are committed to helping you on this journey through our diverse, equitable and inclusive culture which includes learning experiences to support your career growth and success. At Avantor, dare to go further and see how the impact of your contributions set science in motion to create a better world. Apply today!

EEO Statement:

We are an Equal Employment/Affirmative Action employer and VEVRAA Federal Contractor. We do not discriminate in hiring on the basis of sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religious creed, national origin, physical or mental disability, protected Veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state/province, or local law.

If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please contact us by email at recruiting@avantorsciences.com and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Requests for accommodation will be considered on a case-by-case basis. Please note that only inquiries concerning a request for reasonable accommodation will be responded to from this email address.

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