Supervisor, Equipment Mechanic in Albuquerque, NM Build your future at Curia, where our work has the power to save lives Curia is a global contract development and manufacturing organization (CDMO) with over 30 years of experience partnering with pharmaceutical and biotech companies to provide life-saving treatments to patients. At Curia, we are on a mission to advance our customers' therapies from curiosity to cure and ultimately to improve patients' lives. We proudly offer

• Generous benefit options (eligible first day of employment)
• Paid training, vacation and holidays (vacation accrual begins on first day of employment)
• Career advancement opportunities
• Education reimbursement
• 401K program with matching contributions
• Learning platform
• And more!

The Equipment Mechanic Supervisor is responsible for supervising and coordinating the activities of employees engaged in the installation, repair, and maintenance of industrial machinery and equipment. This role provides technical guidance in diagnosing and resolving mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and electronic issues, while ensuring safe and efficient work practices. The supervisor plans and assigns work based on production schedules, interprets specifications and blueprints, and oversees adherence to company policies and safety regulations. In addition to managing spare parts inventory and production records, the Equipment Mechanic Supervisor mentors and develops team members, collaborates with cross-functional departments, and partners with Process Engineers to improve equipment performance, manufacturing processes, and overall operational efficiency.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Directs workers in electrical, electronic, mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic maintenance and repair of machinery and equipment. Assists workers in diagnosing malfunctions in machinery and equipment. Directs workers engaged in dismantling, assembling, and installing industrial machinery.
• Requisitions and keeps a supply of spare parts. Studies production schedules and estimates worker hour requirements for completion of job assignments. Interprets company policies to workers and enforces safety regulations.
• Interprets specifications, blueprints, and job orders to workers, and assigns duties. Establishes or adjusts work procedures to meet production schedules. Recommends measures to improve production methods, equipment performance, and quality of the product.
• Suggests changes in working conditions and use of equipment to increase the efficiency of the shop, department, or work crew. Analyzes and resolves work problems, or assists workers in solving work problems. Initiates or suggests plans to motivate workers to achieve work goals.
• Maintains time and production records. Confers with other supervisors to coordinate activities of individual departments. Interfaces and communicates with the operations team
• Supports manufacturing personnel and schedule adherence. Leads the team by example. Mentors and develops Equipment Mechanics.
• Works closely with Process Engineer to provide multi-disciplinary support for Processes, equipment, and manufacturing. Performs activities of workers supervised. Instruct team on technical issues SME for Equipment Mechanics
• Read/interpret SOPs to ensure compliance
• Maintain up to date trainings
• Other duties as assigned

Education and Experience:

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED)
• Minimum of five (5) years' relevant experience in a pharmaceutical manufacturing or relevant industry
• Minimum of one (1) year experience in a leadership role
• Bachelor's or Associate's degree in Engineering or related field of study with a minimum of three (3) years' experience in a pharmaceutical manufacturing or relevant industry, preferred
• Industrial GMP experience in an FDA-regulated environment, preferred

Supervisory Responsibilities:

Responsible for leading and supporting a team to achieve organizational objectives. This role also involves fostering a positive work environment, providing guidance and support to your team members, and evaluating performance to drive continuous improvement and achieve both departmental and organizational objectives.

Other Skills and Abilities:

• Leads with integrity and respect
• Provides guidance, coaching, and mentorship to team members
• Demonstrates business acumen
• Fosters a collaborative and positive work environment
• Champions change
• Coaches and Develops
• Promotes a safe and healthy work environment by actively identifying and addressing potential hazards, following established safety protocols, participating in safety training programs, and fostering a culture of awareness and responsibility among team members.
• Demonstrates strong attention to detail
• Experience with industrial safety programs (i.e., LOTO, Confined Space, etc.)
• Ability to work at elevated heights

Other Qualifications:

Must pass a background check Must pass a drug screen May be required to pass Occupational Health Screening Must be able to obtain and maintain gowning certification May be required to wear a respirator Education, experience, location and tenure may be considered along with internal equity when job offers are extended. We do not accept unsolicited assistance from any headhunters or recruitment firms for any of our job openings. All resumes or profiles submitted by search firms to any employee at Curia, in any form without a valid, signed search agreement by an authorized signatory in place for the specific position, approved by Talent Acquisition, will be deemed the sole property of Curia. No fee will be paid in the event the candidate is hired by Curia because of the unsolicited referral. All interested applicants must apply online. Please be aware of scammers. Curia will only send offer letters and requests for sensitive personal information from a curiaglobal.com email address. Curia is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. Curia is an E-Verify employer.