Utilities Supervisor

At Argenta, we’re more than a company — we’re a global team, dedicated to healthier animals. We believe that when their lives are made better, we're all the better for it. 

  

Founded in 2006, we support companies big and small to develop and manufacture health products for pets and livestock. Our trusted, innovative solutions and services cover every stage of the process, from molecule to market. 

We’re in a unique position. We are the world’s only combined contract research and contract development and manufacturing organization (CRO/CDMO) dedicated to animal health. 

Our uniqueness means: 

• We are ambitious, growing and building a ‘one team’ culture, guided by our values.  

• We are team players; 

• We are doers; 

• We are customer-centric; 

• We are innovators. 

We value diversity, as a global company, we get the richness of working with different people in different places whether it be location, stages of their career, their development, their role. We believe that when everyone works together and puts their best “paw” forward we will make the lives of the animals we care for, better. 

With bases in New Zealand, the US, the UK and Europe, our 900 colleagues are driven by our partnership approach and purpose: Healthy Animals. Let’s Make It Happen, Together. 

  

TEAM PLAYERS who want to DO great work and find INNOVATIVE ways to make animals lives better through our CUSTOMER CENTRIC efforts should apply.  

Argenta is currently looking to fill the role Utilities Supervisor, Shawnee, KS location.

List Responsibilities 

1. Point of contact for communicating with team for support of utility equipment, PM’s, Calibrations, and work orders.  Prioritizing work by safety, quality, and efficiency.
2. Coordinate with Production Supervision/Leads and Planning for scheduling of Utilities PM’s, Calibrations, and work orders.  Ensure completion of PM’s, CAL’s and work orders.  Coordinate with Production Maintenance and PCT to support technicians in their areas.
3. Align Utilities coverage schedule for the Utilities team for regular, weekends and OT production.
4. Work with Engineering to coordinate Utilities support for equipment and process related projects.
5. Direct involvement in the hiring process and training of Utility technicians.
6. Support manufacturing by troubleshooting utilities/facilities equipment and providing process resolution for malfunctions.  Provide support for engineering projects.
7. Oversight of the repairs and the return to operation is accurately documented according to GMP requirements.
8. Take ownership of training and learning to develop high performance competencies such as technical skills, communication skills, and customer (production) support skills.  Maintain good organization and housekeeping.
9. Meet the Production and Shutdown schedules outlined by Production Planning and CMMS respectively for manufacturing of quality products safely and efficiently. 
10. Oversight of any deviations identified related to the Utility Systems
11. Focus on the maintenance of utility/facility machinery with the objective of improving system performance and efficiency. 
12. Ensure team complies with all workplace standards and safety procedures, including Lockout /Tagout, Current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMPs), Occupational Safety and Health Administration requirements (OSHA), Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), and Company Guidelines.

List Requirements 

1. A minimum of (5) years industrial experience maintaining utilities/facilities machinery, pharmaceutical experience preferred.  Experience supporting clean and plant utilities:
   • WFI/Purified Water
   • Clean / Plant Steam
   • Nitrogen
   • Cooling Water
   • Chilled Water
   • Glycol
2. Experience maintaining pumps, tanks, and piping systems.   
3. Strong mechanical aptitude and troubleshooting skills. 
4. Must have excellent organization and interpersonal skills and the ability to work effectively in both individual and team environments.  Good written and verbal communication skills in English required.
5. Good personal computer skills, including the use of Microsoft Outlook, Word and Excel required.  Experience using SAP and a CMMS for preventive maintenance activities preferred.
6. Must have the aptitude to perform the following actions:
   • Calculating math problems, technical reading and writing at a college level.
   • Using analytical skills for troubleshooting various utility systems and their controls.
   • Read/interpret/follow instructions regarding workplace documentation such as SOPs, equipment manuals, and work instructions.
   • Using both U.S. and E.U. formats of machine specifications, P&ID schematics, mechanical drawings, and technical manuals.

Argenta has strongly embedded company values which is key to who we are and how we deliver. We offer an opportunity to work for a successful and rapidly expanding global business where your input will be valued.  At Argenta we are a hard-working group who really enjoy the people we work with each day. That is why we support our people through strong culture, great benefits, and opportunity for growth. 

Argenta is an equal opportunity employer 

To find out more about Argenta, click here: www.argentaglobal.com