Utilities Maintenance Supervisor

Simtra BioPharma Solutions (Simtra) is a world-class Contract Development Manufacturing Organization, partnering with pharmaceutical and biotech companies to bring their sterile injectable products to market. With facilities in Bloomington, Indiana, US and Halle/Westfalen, Germany, we offer a wide range of delivery systems including pre-filled syringes, liquid/lyophilized vials, diluents for reconstitution, powder-filled vials and sterile crystallization.

Our product types include biologics and small molecules, cytotoxics, highly potent compounds, diluents for reconstitution and vaccines - which are all directly injected into patients worldwide. As such, there is a strong emphasis on quality and continuous improvement at Simtra. We hold ourselves to the highest quality and regulatory standards.

While our primary focus is cGMP manufacturing, we offer many support services including formulation and development, lyophilization optimization, global regulatory support and secondary packaging. Our teams are driven to help clients scale, innovate and bring life-changing medicines to patients worldwide.

Why join Team Simtra? Because we:

Make it HAPPEN - We bring a growth mindset to every opportunity, developing new skillsets and exceeding our expectations and those of our customers.

Make it TOGETHER - We work as one, respecting each voice and tapping into our unique strengths across teams-so we can solve problems in new ways.

Make it RIGHT - We hold ourselves to a high standard of excellence,fulfilling our commitments to the customer, their patients, and our team members.

Make it COUNT - We take pride in our day-to-day work, knowing the impact we make - taking on challenges big and small to improve patient health.

This role:

The Utilities Maintenance Supervisor is responsible for the day-to-day leadership, coordination, and execution of maintenance activities for critical and non-critical utility systems supporting pharmaceutical manufacturing operations. This role ensures all utility systems operate safely, reliably, and in compliance with regulatory requirements by providing direct supervision to maintenance technicians, coordinating preventive and corrective maintenance work, and supporting continuous improvement initiatives. This candidate reports to the Sr. Manager, Engineering & Maintenance and is 100% onsite at the Bloomington, Indiana facility.

The responsibilities:

Leadership & Team Oversight

• Provide daily supervision, coaching, and direction to maintenance technicians supporting utility systems (i.e., steam, compressed air, HVAC, chilled water, WFI, clean steam, vacuum, etc.)
• Assign, prioritize, and oversee work orders, PMs, and projects to ensure safe, timely, and high-quality execution
• Conduct regular toolbox talks, safety meetings, and job briefings to reinforce safety culture, quality, and GMP compliance
• Partner with HR and leadership on performance evaluations, skills development, training plans, and career growth initiatives for maintenance personnel

Maintenance Planning & Execution

• Ensure all preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance activities are performed per SOPs, safety procedures, and GMP standards
• Review, plan, and schedule daily work orders in collaboration with maintenance planning, engineering, and operations teams
• Support troubleshooting and root cause analysis for utility equipment issues, escalating complex technical problems as needed
• Ensure accurate completion of maintenance documentation in CMMS, including work orders, equipment history, and parts usage

Compliance, Safety, and Quality

• Champion a strong safety culture and enforce LOTO, PPE, confined space, and other regulatory safety standards
• Ensure utility systems are maintained in a validated, compliant state in accordance with FDA, GMP, and corporate standards
• Participate in internal and external audits, providing maintenance documentation, system knowledge, and corrective action support

Continuous Improvement & Reliability

• Partner with engineering and teams to implement reliability-centered maintenance (RCM), predictive monitoring, and continuous improvement initiatives
• Identify and implement opportunities to improve equipment uptime, maintenance efficiency, and spare parts management
• Contribute to project planning and utility system upgrades by providing field-level input and technical expertise

Required qualifications:

• BS degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, Industrial, or related engineering/technical field preferred)
• AS degree with 5+ years of hands-on/progressive experience in lieu of BS degree
• 5+ years of industrial maintenance experience
• 2+ years in a leadership or supervisory role
• Experience in pharmaceutical, biotech, or other regulated manufacturing environments
• Strong technical knowledge of utility systems (e.g., steam, HVAC, compressed air, clean utilities, chilled water)
• Demonstrated leadership skills with the ability to coach, motivate, and develop a maintenance team
• Excellent understanding of maintenance best practices, safety standards, and GMP requirements
• Strong organizational and planning skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities
• Effective communication skills and ability to collaborate cross-functionally
• Proficiency with CMMS software and Microsoft Office applications

In return, you'll be eligible for[1]:

• Day One Benefits
  
  
  
  • Medical & Dental Coverage
  • Flexible Spending Accounts
  • Life and AD&D Insurance
  • Supplemental Life Insurance
    
    
    
    • Spouse Life Insurance
    • Child Life Insurance
    
    
    
    
  • Short and Long-Term Disability Insurance
  • 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with Company Match
  • Time Off Program
    
    
    
    • Paid Holidays
    • Paid Time Off
    • Paid Parental Leave and more
    
    
    
    
  • Adoption Reimbursement Program
  • Education Assistance Program
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Community and Volunteer Service Program
  • Employee Ownership Plan
  
  
  
  
• Additional Benefits
  
  
  
  • Voluntary Insurance Benefits
    
    
    
    • Vision Coverage
    • Accident
    • Critical Illness
    • Hospital Indemnity Insurance
    • Identity Theft Protection
    • Legal and more
    
    
    
    
  • Onsite Campus Amenities
    
    
    
    • Workout Facility
    • Cafeteria
    • Credit Union
    
    
    
    
  
  
  
  

[1] Current benefit offerings are in effect through 12/31/25

Disclaimer

This job description is intended to provide the minimum knowledge, skills and abilities necessary to perform the job. It may not be inclusive of all the duties and responsibilities of the job. Simtra reserves the right to make modifications based on business requirements.

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