The Sensor Calibration Supervisor leads a team of calibration technicians responsible for ensuring the accurate, timely, and compliant calibration of temperature, relative humidity (RH), and pressure sensors used in regulated environments. The role involves planning, quality assurance, team supervision, cross-departmental coordination, and continuous improvement initiatives to ensure measurement reliability and regulatory compliance.
Team Leadership & Scheduling
Supervise daily activities of junior and senior calibration technicians.
Assign work orders, plan calibration schedules, and ensure calibration backlogs are minimized.
Oversee team performance, productivity, and skill development.
Regulatory Compliance & Quality Control
Ensure all calibrations meet GMP, FDA, ISO 17025, and internal SOP requirements.
Review and approve calibration reports, deviation logs, and audit responses.
Drive compliance with ALCOA+ principles for data integrity.
Advanced Troubleshooting & Technical Escalation
Provide hands-on support and direction for complex issues involving sensor drift, out-of-tolerance (OOT) findings, or failed calibrations.
Lead or coordinate root cause investigations and CAPA development.
Training & Mentorship
Train team members on SOPs, instrumentation handling, safety procedures, and documentation standards.
Develop and implement training plans for new hires and cross-functional roles.
Asset Management & Tools Optimization
Ensure calibration standards, tools, and software are properly maintained, certified, and updated.
Lead implementation or upgrade of calibration management systems (e.g., CMMS, Beamex, MET/TEAM).
Cross-Department Collaboration
Coordinate with QA, validation, production, HVAC, utilities, and engineering teams for calibration windows, system access, and readiness.
Support qualification and validation efforts requiring calibrated instrumentation.
Continuous Improvement & Metrics
Track KPIs such as calibration overdue rates, first-pass yield, and technician efficiency.
Recommend and implement process improvements in calibration workflows and documentation practices.
Education:
Diploma or Bachelor’s Degree in Instrumentation, Electronics, Electrical, or Mechatronics Engineering.
Experience:
8+ years of hands-on calibration experience, including 2–3 years in a supervisory or team lead role.
Experience working in regulated environments (GMP, pharma, biotech, food, or cleanroom facilities).
Skills:
Deep understanding of sensor calibration for Temp, RH, and Pressure.
Familiarity with regulatory guidelines, metrology standards, and calibration traceability.
Strong leadership, communication, and planning skills.
Proficiency in calibration software tools and data integrity systems.