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Maintenance Engineering Supervisor

CSL1,016 open roles

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Americas, US-IL, Kankakee, CSL Behring
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  6. 44.6%60 days
This job: posted 14 days ago

CSL median: 9 days open

The posting

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 (GMPs)
  • Audit and Investigation Skills, Report Writing Skills.
  • Ability to develop cohesive presentations
  • Strong verbal, technical writing, and interpersonal skills are required.
  • Computer Literacy (Microsoft Office applications, Trackwise, SAP, other)
  • Must possess a strong knowledge of the FDA and cGMP standards as well as regulatory guidance documents.
  • Knowledge of multiple problem-solving methods, like Root Cause Analysis methodology (5-Why, Fishbone, FMEA)

Competencies

  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
  • Excellent communication abilities.
  • Innovation Leadership
  • Technical Expertise in Asset Management
  • Data-Driven Decision Making
  • Change Leadership & Transformation
  • Cross-Cultural Collaboration
  • Commitment to CSL values, ethical behavior, inclusive teamwork, and modeling a positive, respectful culture.

The expected base salary range for this position at hiring is $97,000 - $115,000. Please note this salary range reflects the minimum and maximum base pay that CSL expects to pay for this position at the listed location as of the time of this posting. Individual base salary for a successful candidate is determined by qualifications, skill level, experience, competencies and other relevant factors. In addition to base salary, total compensation for this role may also include incentive compensation and equity.

Different qualifications or responsibilities may apply based on local legal and/or educational requirements. Refer to local job documentation where applicable.

About CSL Behring

CSL Behring is a global biotherapeutics leader driven by our promise to save lives. Focused on serving patients’ needs by using the latest technologies, we discover, develop and deliver innovative therapies for people living with conditions in the immunology, hematology, cardiovascular and metabolic, respiratory, and transplant therapeutic areas. We use three strategic scientific platforms of plasma fractionation, recombinant protein technology, and cell and gene therapy to support continued innovation and continually refine ways in which products can address unmet medical needs and help patients lead full lives.

CSL Behring operates one of the world’s largest plasma collection networks, CSL Plasma. Our parent company, CSL, headquartered in Melbourne, Australia, employs 32,000 people, and delivers its lifesaving therapies to people in more than 100 countries.

To learn more about CSL, CSL Behring, CSL Seqirus and CSL Vifor visit https://www.csl.com/ and CSL Plasma at https://www.cslplasma.com/.

Our Benefits

For more information on CSL benefits visit How CSL Supports Your Well-being | CSL.

You Belong at CSL

At CSL, Inclusion and Belonging is at the core of our mission and who we are. It fuels our innovation day in and day out. By celebrating our differences and creating a culture of curiosity and empathy, we are able to better understand and connect with our patients and donors, foster strong relationships with our stakeholders, and sustain a diverse workforce that will move our company and industry into the future.

To learn more about inclusion and belonging visit https://www.csl.com/careers/inclusion-and-belonging

Equal Opportunity Employer

CSL is an Equal Opportunity Employer. If you are an individual with a disability and need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application process, please visit https://www.csl.com/accessibility-statement.

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