Utilities Supervisor

Company: Kindeva Drug Delivery Company
Location: Los Angeles
Posted on: June 2, 2025

Job Description:

Job DescriptionKindeva is a leading global contract developer and manufacturer (CDMO) with delivery platform expertise in Autoinjector, Inhalation, Transdermal/Intradermal Patch Technologies. We partner with our customers to improve patient outcomes around the world. Together, as One Team, we will manufacture many more tomorrows.Job Summary:The Utilities Supervisor is responsible for managing the maintenance and operations for the central utility plant, plant utilities, building management system, HVAC systems, cleanroom systems, process chillers, production auxiliary equipment and process chiller systems. This position is also responsible for supervising Utilities Maintenance and Operations Employees as well as services to support production in a 24-hour 7-day per week operation including plant shutdowns and holidays. This includes planning. scheduling, assigning and directing work, addressing product and employee complaints, and resolving problems. This person carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the Company's policies, OSHA regulations and applicable laws.

• Manages, directs and mentors the utilities staff on the service, repair and preventative maintenance of the plant equipment and utility systems to prevent interruptions of daily manufacturing operations.
• Ensures utilities staff is adequately trained on operational procedures related to the utility systems. Ensures appropriate actions and recommendations are completed to assure a safe working environment.
• Perform safety checks on process chiller systems, water towers, chillers, boilers, air compressors, and electrical power distribution equipment. Ensures regularly scheduled preventative maintenance, diagnostics and troubleshooting procedures on the utility systems.
• Reports on utility system operational progress and building concerns, workloads, schedules and/or interruptions to the schedule. Responsible for the daily/weekly/monthly and yearly utility checks. Oversee the development of utility system SOP's.
• Provides leadership and direction in the development of short and long-range maintenance plans. Develops and provides input for capital plans and plant project priorities related to the utilities systems.
• Directs reporting and regulatory compliance for SCAQMD permit and refrigerant management requirements.
• Participates in Compliance Audits, Process Hazard Analysis and Mechanical Integrity Inspections and leads all plant level follow-up activities.
• Provides reports to management team for meetings and participates in training events.
• Ensure appropriate documentation and procedures (i.e. MOC) are followed on all repair projects.
• Collaborates with the plant engineer, maintenance manager, and facility management to utilize equipment to improve employee safety, production quality, equipment reliability, and overall equipment effectiveness.
• Utilizes mechanical and electrical expertise to maintain production systems, utilities, buildings and grounds.
• Utilizes a computerized maintenance management system to optimize asset utilization through scheduled preventative maintenance.
• Ensure that all utilities (i.e. chilled water, electrical, steam, compressed air systems, etc.) are in proper working order to support manufacturing.
• Remain current with the latest and emerging industry regulations and codes relative to mechanical and electrical systems designs and operation.
• Ensures corporate policies and standards are followed in both capital project implementation as well as daily maintenance.
• Implements corrective actions identified by key maintenance performance indicators as a means to create overall equipment effectiveness.
• Complete all paperwork including maintenance records, incident reports and investigations, and others as assigned by the maintenance manager. Maintain current technical documentation on PLCs, instrumentation and equipment (PLC ladder logic, blueprints, manuals, SOPs, maintenance procedures, PMs, inventory/parts purchasing.
• Shares "best practices" within the Maintenance Department.
• Monitor and enforce policies, plant rules and programs with employees, contractors, vendors, consultants and suppliers (i.e. safety, food safety, regulatory, etc).
• Evaluate maintenance personnel skills and abilities and assist manager with developing training programs for employees' growth.
• Adhere to the Kindeva code of ethics and actively apply the Kindeva values.
• Performs other duties as assigned.Job Requirements:
  • With a minimum of 3 experience in a mechanical environment. Universal refrigerant certification or willingness to obtain certification.
  • Working and technical knowledge of boilers, central chiller systems, refrigeration, PLCs, electrical, cooling towers, purified water systems, water treatment systems, air compressors, vacuum systems and packaging equipment.
  • Experience in equipment installation/startups and plant utility equipment are preferred along with experience working with vendors and contractors.
  • Skills required in electronics, instrumentation and electrical systems and troubleshooting, reading electrical schematics and understand ladder logic.
  • Detailed knowledge of refrigeration systems, process hazard analysis, including regulations, consequence analysis, emergency relief and ventilation systems, and all other process safety related US regulations preferred.
  • Ability to calculate basic mathematical equations and formulas.
  • Familiarity with Good Manufacturing Practices.
  • Experience leading and following Safety/Security Policies and Procedures.
  • Ability to follow all Sanitation and Quality Policies and Procedures, and report and follow through on any deficiencies.
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and Maintenance Planning software, D365 preferred.
  • Ability to adapt to changing organizational and operational needs; ability to lead others through change.
  • Ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously.
  • Skill in organization and prioritization, and attention to detail.
  • Strong team player and leader with the ability to work across multiple functions and disciplines.
  • Ability to select, lead, coach, influence, motivate, develop, engage and retain a team of employees.
  • Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts and draw valid conclusions.
  • Ability to understand cost containment and budgetary principles.
  • Ability to work flexible hours including weekends.Physical Demands and Working Environment:
    • Able to lift to 40 lbs. throughout shift unassisted, greater than 40 lbs. assisted.
    • The employee may be exposed to chemicals, outdoor adverse weather conditions, moving machinery including forklift traffic, and noise levels exceeding 85dB.
    • Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
    • The employee is regularly required to work in an office, maintenance, warehouse, and production environment
    • Able to walk, stand, stoop, bend, twist, climb, kneel throughout shift
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