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Facilities Operation Supervisor

ThermoFisher Scientific

Stafford Springs, CTJob$91–136K/yrSeen 4 days agoSeen in employer's feed 4 days ago

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Compensation
$91–136K/yr
Location
Stafford Springs, CT
Work Authorization
Not specified

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Job overview

The Facilities Operation Supervisor coordinates maintenance technicians to maintain manufacturing equipment and oversee the site's industrial wastewater treatment system. The role promotes preventive and corrective maintenance, regulatory compliance, equipment uptime, and operational efficiency while working with Production, Engineering, and Quality teams. It is on-site in Stafford Springs, Connecticut, and requires U.S. work authorization without sponsorship.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Industrial Wastewater Treatment, requiredMechanical Systems, requiredElectrical Systems, requiredPneumatic Systems, requiredAutomation Systems, requiredPreventive Maintenance, requiredCMMS, requiredTechnical Drawing Interpretation, requiredSafety Protocols, requiredLOTO, requiredConfined Space Entry, requiredArc Flash Prevention, requiredTPM, required5S, requiredContinuous Improvement, requiredLeadership, requiredCoaching, requiredProject Management, requiredMaintenance Scheduling, requiredRegulatory Compliance, requiredDocumentation, requiredAnalytical Thinking, requiredProblem Solving, requiredWritten Communication, requiredVerbal Communication, requiredContractor Management, requiredVendor Management, requiredMicrosoft Office, requiredMaintenance Management Software, requiredLifting 40 Lbs, requiredStanding for Full Shifts, requiredMaintenance Certifications, nice to haveElectrical Systems Certification, nice to haveHVAC Certification, nice to have

Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree or 10+ Years Industrial Maintenance Experience, required5+ Years Industrial Maintenance Experience, required10+ Years Industrial Maintenance Experience, required2+ Years Supervisory Experience, requiredRotating Shift Availability, requiredU.S. Work Authorization Without Sponsorship, requiredBackground Check and Drug Screening, required

Benefits

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
401(k) Match
Paid Time Off
Parental Leave
Tuition Assistance

Full job description

Work Schedule

First Shift (Days)

Environmental Conditions

Able to lift 40 lbs. without assistance, Fluctuating Temps hot/cold, Loud Noises (Equipment/Machinery), Office, Some degree of PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) required (safety glasses, gowning, gloves, lab coat, ear plugs etc.), Standing for full shift, Various outside weather conditions, Warehouse, Working at heights

Job Description

As part of the Thermo Fisher Scientific team, you’ll discover meaningful work that makes a positive impact on a global scale. Join our colleagues in bringing our Mission to life every single day to enable our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner and safer. We provide our global teams with the resources needed to achieve individual career goals while helping to take science a step beyond by developing solutions for some of the world’s toughest challenges, like protecting the environment, making sure our food is safe or helping find cures for cancer.

Location: On-site in Stafford Springs, CT. Relocation assistance is NOT provided.

  • Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship.

  • Must be able to pass a comprehensive background check, which includes a drug screening.

DESCRIPTION:

As a Manufacturing Equipment Maintenance Supervisor at Thermo Fisher Scientific, you will coordinate a skilled team of maintenance technicians in ensuring optimal performance of critical manufacturing equipment. You will promote excellence in preventive and corrective maintenance while maintaining strict compliance with regulatory requirements. Working closely with Production, Engineering, and Quality teams, you'll contribute to maximizing equipment uptime, improving operational efficiency, and maintaining high manufacturing standards. Your leadership will be essential in fostering a culture of safety, continuous improvement, and technical excellence as we fulfill our mission of enabling our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner and safer. This role will have operational oversite of the site's industrial wastewater treatment system.

REQUIREMENTS:

  • Bachelor's Degree plus 5 years of experience in industrial maintenance, or 10 plus years of industrial maintenance experience, with 2+ years in a supervisory role

  • Professional certifications in maintenance, electrical systems, or HVAC beneficial

  • Experience with industrial wastewater treatment systems and technologies

  • Strong technical knowledge of mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and automation systems

  • Expertise in preventive maintenance programs and computerized maintenance management systems (CMMS)

  • Demonstrated ability to read and interpret technical drawings, schematics, and maintenance manuals

  • Proficiency in safety protocols including LOTO, confined space entry, and arc flash prevention

  • Experience with TPM, 5S, and continuous improvement methodologies

  • Effective leadership skills with ability to coach, develop, and support team members

  • Proficiency in project management and scheduling maintenance activities

  • Demonstrated experience in regulatory compliance and documentation

  • Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities

  • Clear written and verbal communication skills

  • Ability to work rotating shifts including nights, weekends, and holidays as required

  • Experience managing contractors and vendors

  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite and maintenance management software

We offer competitive remuneration, annual incentive plan bonus scheme, healthcare, company 401k, and a range of employee benefits! Thermo Fisher Scientific offers employment with an innovative, forward-thinking organization, and outstanding career and development prospects. We offer an exciting company culture that stands for integrity, intensity, involvement, and innovation.

Thermo Fisher Scientific is an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer and does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, or any other legally protected status. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform critical job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request an accommodation.

Compensation and Benefits

The salary range estimated for this position based in Connecticut is $90,900.00–$136,350.00.

This position may also be eligible to receive a variable annual bonus based on company, team, and/or individual performance results in accordance with company policy. We offer a comprehensive Total Rewards package that our U.S. colleagues and their families can count on, which includes:

  • A choice of national medical and dental plans, and a national vision plan, including health incentive programs

  • Employee assistance and family support programs, including commuter benefits and tuition reimbursement

  • At least 120 hours paid time off (PTO), 10 paid holidays annually, paid parental leave (3 weeks for bonding and 8 weeks for caregiver leave), accident and life insurance, and short- and long-term disability in accordance with company policy

  • Retirement and savings programs, such as our competitive 401(k) U.S. retirement savings plan

  • Employees’ Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP) offers eligible colleagues the opportunity to purchase company stock at a discount

For more information on our benefits, please visit: https://jobs.thermofisher.com/global/en/total-rewards

Thermo Fisher Scientific is an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability or any other legally protected status.

How this job compares

Set against the 574 open Maintenance Supervisor jobs on Olive Jobs, counted November 10, 2026.

Pay
  • This posting$91–136K/yr
  • US median$80–105K/yr207 salary ranges

This range's midpoint, $114K, is 23% above the US median midpoint ($93K) — in the top quarter of Maintenance Supervisor salary ranges across the US.

Openings
Olive Jobs lists 574 open Maintenance Supervisor jobs across the US. None of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
Hiring the most across the US
Experience
This posting asks for at least 2 years of experience — less than three in four Maintenance Supervisor postings that state a minimum ask for (median 4 years, across 435 postings).
Education
35 of the 574 open Maintenance Supervisor jobs (6%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.

Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on November 10, 2026. Pay medians are the middle values of the low ends and of the high ends of postings that list both ends of a range in the same cadence (a yearly salary or an hourly rate); a range's midpoint is halfway between its ends. Pay and experience figures resting on fewer than 20 postings are left out.

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