Facilities Supervisor

Facility Supervisor

ALK is a forward-thinking allergy company with a long tradition of allergy innovation. ALK is devoted to improving quality of life for people with allergies by developing pharmaceutical products that target the actual cause of allergy. ALK is the world leader in allergy vaccination (immunotherapy) a unique treatment that induces a protective immune response which reduces and potentially halts the allergic reaction.

Since 1923, we have been working to improve the quality of life for allergy patients by developing products that target the cause of allergy. With over 2,200 employees, and with subsidiaries, production facilities and distributors worldwide, we are in a unique position to further the advancement of allergy treatments. The company is publicly traded on NASDAQ OMX Copenhagen (OMX: ALKB) with global headquarters in Horsholm, Denmark and US Offices in Round Rock, TX, Bedminster, NJ, Port Washington, NY, Post Falls, Idaho, Luther, OK, Oklahoma City, OK and Mississauga, Canada.

We are currently looking for a full-time Facility Supervisor to join our team in our Oklahoma City, OK facility. The Facilities Supervisor is a hands-on role that will be working alongside the Facilities Manager and facility team. The ideal candidate will be comfortable working in a fast-paced environment, can manage multiple site-specific projects at one time and feel comfortable taking the lead when necessary.

Primary Responsibilities:

• The performance and completion of these duties will be performed in accordance within the guidelines of the companys SOPs.
• Must assist in the performance of planned preventive maintenance assigned by the OKC Facilities/Validation Manager.
• Must assist in the performance of repair work to the OKC facility and equipment, which will be assigned by the OKC Facilities/Validations Manager.
• Manage facility administrative duties including PO management and vendor management.
• Carry out the performance of maintenance request work orders assigned by the OKC Facilities/Validations Manager.
• Other general OKC facility and equipment maintenance duties may be assigned.
• Provide knowledge of facility systems and legacy equipment to the organization and other team members.
• Provide leadership and training to other members of the maintenance team.

Physical Demands and Work Environment : The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

• Physical Demands : Must be physically able to carry out all normal duties required of a maintenance department staff.
• Work Environment : All areas of the entire OKC Facility, indoor and outdoor as well as cleanroom environments.

The above job description is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of duties and responsibilities of the position. Incumbents will follow any other instructions, and perform any other related duties as assigned by their supervisor. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable otherwise qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.

Skills and Experience:

• Competences required to fulfil the area of responsibilities and work assignments:
• Education: High School Diploma or equivalent
• Experience:
• Must have two (2) years experience in maintenance
• 1-2 years of people management experience
• Drivers license required
• Must be able to read and write English
• Pharmaceutical facility experience helpful.
• Understanding electrical systems.
• Understanding mechanical systems.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints.
• Understanding of plumbing and piping systems.
• Background in SOPs and GMP.

Why ALK?

At ALK, we believe in providing an environment and culture in which our people can thrive, develop, and advance. We reward and recognize our people by providing valuable benefits and a quality-of-life balance.

ALK offers:

• Excellent benefits including medical, dental, and vision
• Life and Disability insurance covered at 100%
• 401(k) plan with generous employer contribution
• 12 company-paid holidays per year

ALK is an Equal Employment Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, protected veteran status, disability or any other legally protected status.