Novartis Posted June 22, 2026

Maintenance Shift Supervisor

Indianapolis, United States Regular
Manufacturing & CMC

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About this opportunity

Step into a role where your technical expertise and problem-solving mindset keep critical manufacturing operations running seamlessly. As a Maintenance Shift Supervisor, you will supervise a skilled team supporting complex production and laboratory equipment in a highly regulated environment, ensuring reliability, compliance, and continuous performance. Your work directly enables uninterrupted supply and quality outcomes, making a meaningful impact on delivering therapies to patients who need them most.

#LI-OnsiteLocation: Indianapolis, IN Shift: This role supports a continuous manufacturing environment and requires flexibility to work either a 4x3 12-hour shift (Monday–Thursday and Monday–Wednesday alternating weekly) or a 4x4 10-hour shift (Monday–Thursday). Relocation Support: This role is based in Indianapolis, IN. Novartis is unable to offer relocation support: please only apply if accessible.Key ResponsibilitiesSupervise and support execution of corrective, preventive, and predictive maintenance and calibration activities across production equipment.Perform and coordinate maintenance and repair of manufacturing and laboratory equipment in a regulated environment.Troubleshoot complex mechanical, electrical, and control system issues with minimal supervision.Interpret process and instrumentation diagrams, wiring diagrams, and technical specifications to plan maintenance activities.Support startup, commissioning, and transition to full 24x7 site-based operations.Ensure ongoing maintenance support for continuous 24x7 manufacturing operations following site startup.Ensure adherence to quality, safety, and regulatory standards during all maintenance activities.Complete detailed work orders and maintain accurate documentation within computerized maintenance management systems.Provide technical guidance and training to maintenance technicians and support skill development across the team.Support investigations and deviations, contributing to timely closure of corrective and preventive actions.Essential RequirementsHigh school diploma or equivalent required; bachelor’s degree in a technical field preferred.Minimum 5 years of hands-on plant maintenance experience in a regulated good manufacturing practice environment.Prior experience supervising or coordinating maintenance activities within a production or manufacturing setting.Strong troubleshooting skills across mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and control system components.Experience working in cleanroom or controlled environments with strict quality and safety standards.Proficiency using computerized maintenance management systems, building management systems, and Microsoft Office applications.Ability to interpret technical documents including process and instrumentation diagrams, wiring diagrams, and equipment specifications.Ability to climb ladders and lift up to 50 pounds, and work in physically demanding environments as required.Desirable RequirementsExperience supporting aseptic fill and finish operations and associated manufacturing equipment in a regulated environment.Experience working in radiopharmacy or radioactive materials environments, including completed training in radioactive or hazardous materials and familiarity with radiation detection equipment support.Languages:EnglishThe salary for this position is expected to range between $93,800 and $174,200 per year.The final salary offered is determined based on factors like, but not limited to, relevant skills and experience, and upon joining Novartis will be reviewed periodically. Novartis may change the published salary range based on company and market factors.Your compensation will include a performance-based cash incentive and, depending on the level of the role, eligibility to be considered for annual equity awards.US-based eligible employees will receive a comprehensive benefits package that includes health, life and disability benefits, a 401(k) with company contribution and match, and a variety of other benefits. In addition, employees are eligible for a generous time off package including vacation, personal days, holidays and other leaves.To learn more about the culture, rewards and benefits we offer our people click here.

Job details

Seniority
Not listed
Function
Manufacturing & CMC
Therapeutic area
Not listed
Location
Indianapolis, United States
Employment type
Regular

How this role compares

Computed from every other active Manufacturing & CMC role in our database, not just this employer's listings.

We currently track 1527 comparable Manufacturing & CMC roles across 125 biopharma companies.

1527Comparable roles tracked
1435Currently active
125Companies hiring similar roles
44Countries represented

Salary context

455 of 1527 peers report a salary range (USD, annualized)

Peers share this role's job function. This posting doesn't list a seniority level, so peers aren't narrowed by seniority either -- the range below may span more levels than usual.

This roleSubject $93,800/yr – $174,200/yr
Lowest disclosed · Senior Scientist II – CMC Developmental Sciences · AbbVie $0/hr – $0/hr (≈ $0–$0/yr)
Peer group range $0 – $540,400 (median $140,000)

Where these roles are based

Top locations among the 1527 comparable roles

United States781
India104
Germany74
Singapore67
France64
Ireland54

+ 38 more countries

Seniority mix

705 of 1527 peers have a known seniority level

Senior251
Manager165
Principal79
Associate68
Director64
Associate Director44
Senior Director21
Intern/Fellow/Postdoc8
Executive/VP5

Therapeutic area mix

7 of 1527 peers have a known therapeutic area; the rest are genuinely unlabeled, not hidden

Vaccines & Infectious Disease6
Oncology1

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How we calculate "similar"

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Every comparison starts from the same 100-point budget: 25 for working in the same function, 40 for the same therapeutic area, 20 for the same or adjacent seniority, 15 for the same country. A dimension we can't confirm on both sides contributes nothing, never a guess, never a free pass.

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