Maintenance Supervisor

About Apotex Inc.

Apotex Inc. is a Canadian-based global health company that produces high-quality, affordable medicines for patients around the world. Apotex employs almost 7,200 people worldwide in manufacturing, R&D, and commercial operations. Apotex medicines are accessible to patients in more than 75 countries globally. Through vertical integration, the Apotex group is focused on the development and sale of generic, biosimilar and specialty products.

For more information visit: www.apotex.com.

Job Summary

The Supervisor, Production Technical is responsible for the supervision of the Production Maintenance team ensuring that all work performed is in compliance with Safe Work Practices, cGMP, Standard Operating Procedures, and company policies. As part of the Production leadership team, the main focus is responsibility for day-to-day Production Maintenance activities, developing systems and measurements to evaluate equipment and employee individual performance and contribution and lead initiatives (e.g. reliability) to facilitate improved productivity.

Job Responsibilities

• Co-ordinate, assigns, supervise and review all maintenance activities and outcomes for Maintenance Mechanics and Electricians to ensure production equipment is in qualified condition.
• Use systems and metrics to guide the initiation and execution of safety, quality, productivity and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Provide strong leadership to the team that foster personal development, interaction and participation.
• Provide leadership as a member of the Production leadership team, building and maintaining positive relationships with key business partners within and outside of Production.
• Execute the maintenance strategy according to plan, through clear communication, meeting timelines and engaging the team at all levels.
• Provide recommendations to the next level of management regarding procedural and organizational changes.
• Develop and support continuous improvement and proactive activities within a maintenance environment including minimizing equipment downtime.
• Acts as a specialized manufacturing resource to senior management to support resolution of complex technical and equipment related issues.
• Serves as departmental representative in the absence of the department manager.
• Participate and lead performance conversations with employees, including monthly one on ones, to connect on performance; check in on employee’s progress toward achieving Objectives, offer support and remove barriers; and, communicate and revisit performance expectations to reinforce and encourage high performance culture and a safe working environment for all employees.
• Utilize open, honest, two way communication to build trust-based relationships with employees, business partners and direct leader while continuously improving leadership capabilities by personally seeking feedback and development.
• Create a culture which values trust and provides the opportunity for Employee development and growth in pursuit of our purpose and demonstrating our core Values – Collaboration, Courage, Perseverance and Passion.
• Utilize your networks to attract and hire talent in a comprehensive, differentiated and consistent manner essential to our continued growth; then, onboard new employees by providing a consistent experience that reflects the values and commitments made to candidates during the hiring process.
• Ensure adherence of team members (direct reports) with all compliance programs and company policies and procedures.
• All other duties as assigned.

Job Requirements

• Post-secondary degree or diploma in a relevant technical field, such as Engineering.
• Three to five years supervisory experience preferred.
• Demonstrated leadership experience, particularly in the areas of approachability, dealing with direct reports, managing diversity, setting goals and objectives and measuring performance.
• Demonstrate a high level of numerical, statistics, and trending skills.
• Computer literacy with Microsoft Office programs and exposure to SAP or other ERPs.
• Demonstrated ability to handle multiple priorities in a fast paced environment.
• Ability to work within a team environment (as part of a team) as demonstrated through previous work experience.
• Previous experience in the Food, Consumer Packaged Goods or Pharmaceutical industry an asset.
• Ability to motivate self and others.
• Proven experience in technical and other problem solving.
• Excellent written and spoken English communication skills.

At Apotex, we are committed to fostering an inclusive, accessible work environment, where all employees feel valued, respected and supported.

Apotex offers accommodation for applicants with disabilities as part of its recruitment process. If you are contacted to arrange for an interview or testing, please advise us if you require an accommodation.