Novartis
Manufacturing
MaintenanceShiftSupervisor
Neural analysis suggests this role is
optimal for Mid+ candidates.
“Maintenance Shift Supervisor at Novartis. Skills: Maintenance supervision, Equipment repair, Regulatory compliance. Supervise maintenance activities. Support maintenance execution”
What You'll Achieve.
Ensure reliability; Ensure compliance; Ensure continuous performance; Enable uninterrupted supply; Achieve quality outcomes
Industry & Context.
Troubleshooting; Root cause analysis
Work 4x3 12-hour shift, Work 4x4 10-hour shift, Climb ladders, Lift up to 50 pounds, Work in physically demanding environments
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
High school diploma or equivalent, Minimum 5 years plant maintenance experience, Prior experience supervising maintenance activities, Troubleshooting skills across mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and control system components, Experience working in cleanroom or controlled environments, Proficiency using computerized maintenance management systems, Ability to interpret technical documents, Ability to climb ladders and lift up to 50 pounds
Nice to Have
Bachelor's degree in a technical field, Experience supporting aseptic fill and finish operations, Experience working in radiopharmacy or radioactive materials environments, Completed training in radioactive or hazardous materials, Familiarity with radiation detection equipment support
What You'll Do.
Supervise maintenance activities
Support maintenance execution
Perform equipment repair
Coordinate equipment repair
Troubleshoot mechanical issues
Troubleshoot electrical issues
Troubleshoot control system issues
Interpret process diagrams
Interpret wiring diagrams
Interpret technical specifications
Plan maintenance activities
Support startup operations
Support commissioning
Ensure ongoing maintenance support
Ensure adherence to quality standards
Ensure adherence to safety standards
Ensure adherence to regulatory standards
Complete detailed work orders
Maintain accurate documentation
Provide technical guidance
Train maintenance technicians
Support skill development
Support investigations
Contribute to CAPA closure
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Maintenance technicians
Full Job Description
**Job Description Summary** Step into a role where your technical expertise and problem-solving mindset keep critical manufacturing operations running seamlessly. As a Maintenance Shift Supervisor, you will supervise a skilled team supporting complex production and laboratory equipment in a highly regulated environment, ensuring reliability, compliance, and continuous performance. Your work directly enables uninterrupted supply and quality outcomes, making a meaningful impact on delivering therapies to patients who need them most. **Job Description** #LI-Onsite **Location:** Indianapolis, IN **Shift: This role supports a continuous manufacturing environment and requires flexibility to work either a 4x3 12-hour shift (Monday–Thursday and Monday–Wednesday alternating weekly) or a 4x4 10-hour shift (Monday–Thursday).** **Relocation Support:** This role is based in Indianapolis, IN. Novartis is unable to offer relocation support: please only apply if accessible. **Key Responsibilities** * Supervise and support execution of corrective, preventive, and predictive maintenance and calibration activities across production equipment. * Perform and coordinate maintenance and repair of manufacturing and laboratory equipment in a regulated environment. * Troubleshoot complex mechanical, electrical, and control system issues with minimal supervision. * Interpret process and instrumentation diagrams, wiring diagrams, and technical specifications to plan maintenance activities. * Support startup, commissioning, and transition to full 24x7 site-based operations. * Ensure ongoing maintenance support for continuous 24x7 manufacturing operations following site startup. * Ensure adherence to quality, safety, and regulatory standards during all maintenance activities. * Complete detailed work orders and maintain accurate documentation within computerized maintenance management systems. * Provide technical guidance and training to maintenance technicians and support skill development acro
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