Equipment Management Supervisor
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Job Description:
WHY CHOOSE US?
As one of the nation’s premier humanitarian organizations, the American Red Cross is dedicated to helping people in need throughout the United States and, in association with other Red Cross networks, throughout the world. When you join our team, you have a direct impact on a meaningful mission, and you can help save lives every day. If you share our passion for helping people, join us in this excellent career opportunity. Work where your career is a force for good.
We are committed to the diversity of our workforce and to delivering our programs and services in a culturally competent manner reflecting the communities we serve. Our work environment is collaborative, respectful, and inclusive with a focus on building allyship and a culture of belonging that empowers all team members. Come to learn, grow, and succeed while sharing your passion for making a difference.
The Red Cross supports a variety of cultural and community resource groups for employees and volunteers. From the Ability Network, our Asian American & Pacific Islander Resource Group, the Latino Resource Group, and Red Cross PRIDE, to the Umoja African American Resource Group, our Veterans+ Resource Group, and the Women’s Resource Group, these networks provide connections, mentoring and help give voice to important concerns and opinions.
WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW:
As an equipment management supervisor, you will be responsible for the supervision of equipment management systems, performance of activities related to preventative maintenance, corrective maintenance, calibration and repairs for complex biomedical equipment. You will supervise and execute qualification on all types of biomedical equipment ensuring that the equipment functions properly and documentation is maintained that indicates the equipment is suitable for use in the manufacture, collection, storage or distribution of blood products, and serve as a technical expert providing support to end-users.
WHERE YOUR CAREER IS A FORCE GOOD
Key Responsibilities:
- Supervise staff including hiring, training, evaluation, and counseling to ensure a well-qualified team and operational success. Monitor the status of corrective actions for problems and regulatory observations.
- Supervise and perform scheduled Preventative Maintenance, troubleshooting, repair and other maintenance activities on basic and complex biomedical equipment. Maintain calibration status of equipment used in the preventative maintenance of equipment.
- Schedule equipment downtime with the appropriate operational staff to ensure that production and distribution impact is minimal.
- Serve as System Administrator for the Computerized Maintenance Management System used to track and maintain records on biomedical equipment. Conduct technical reviews, manage data, generate reports, participate in change management activities, review and approve documents.
- Develop documents such as job plans, protocols, Validation Master Plan, and other documents as applicable. Assist in inter-departmental training on regulatory procedures and Computerized Maintenance Management System.
- Ensure that operational departments have sufficient operating equipment based on pending equipment repair/replacement to conduct collections and manufacturing operations.
- Communicate with the operational departments for outside vendor's service needs or supplies/equipment. Perform other related duties as necessary to support organizational, regional and departmental business and quality goals.
WHAT YOU NEED TO SUCCEED:
- Bachelor’s degree in Electronics or Biomedical Equipment Technology, or related field required. Minimum 3 years of related experience or equivalent combination of education and related experience required.
- Management Experience: 1 year of lead or supervisory experience required.
- A valid driver’s license with a good driving record.
- Knowledge of operations in biologics, pharmaceutical, or medical device-manufacturing environment required.
- Knowledge of federal regulatory and quality assurance practices/principles related to medical industry manufacturing required.
- Ability to interpret basic schematics, wiring diagrams and illustrated parts drawings of biomedical equipment and instrumentation; ability to read color codes on wiring and electronic components, and the ability to comprehend and follow both written and oral instructions.
- Must deal effectively with management and staff.
- Ability to work independently with minimal supervision required.
- A working knowledge of e-mail, database management, spreadsheet, and word processor applications.
Physical Requirements:
Regularly required to use hands to finger, handle or feel, reach with hands and arms and talk or hear. Regularly lift and/or move objects 10-50lbs frequently and unassisted. Frequently required to stand, walk, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. Occasionally required to sit and climb or balance. Specific vision abilities required for this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust and focus. Ability to use a variety of hand and power tools and work with a variety of chemicals and solvents Work in extreme temperatures for short duration.
BENEFITS FOR YOU:
We take care of you, while you take care of others. As a mission-based organization, we believe our team needs great support to do great work. Our comprehensive benefits help you in balancing home and work. With our resources and perks, you have amazing possibilities at the American Red Cross to advance the learn.
- Medical, Dental Vision plans
- Health Spending Accounts & Flexible Spending Accounts
- PTO + Holidays
- 401K with 4% match
- Paid Family Leave
- Employee Assistance
- Disability and Insurance: Short + Long Term
- Service Awards and recognition
Apply now! Joining our team will provide you with the opportunity to make a difference every day.
The American Red Cross is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.
