Manager, Facilities & Equipment Maintenance

Troubleshooting and Leadership

Troubleshoot, evaluate, and recommend upgrades to maintenance operations and identify cost-saving opportunities.
Lead and manage a team of engineers and technicians to ensure efficient facility operations.

Facility Operations

Perform and oversee routine and complex maintenance, repairs, and equipment modifications promptly.
Forecast, manage, and monitor the facilities department budget throughout the fiscal year.
Negotiate and manage contracts for third-party services, including cleaning, waste removal, and security.
Coordinate with department heads to complete repairs and minimize production downtime.

Budget and Contracts

Ensure vendor work is accurately billed and remains within budget constraints.

Project Management

Plan and execute facility improvement projects from concept through completion.

Documentation and Compliance

Create and update SOPs to reflect current practices and regulatory standards.
Document all maintenance activities in accordance with SOPs and cGMP regulations.

Inventory and Organization

Maintain inventory and organization of parts, tools, and the maintenance workspace.

Communication and Teamwork

Communicate effectively and ability to function well in a team environment.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma
  High school diploma required
• Minimum 5 years of experience
  Bachelor's degree required
• Minimum 8 years of equivalent experience in lieu of bachelor's degree required
• Minimum 3 years of experience in supervisory / leadership of a team preferred
• Experience in the Pharmaceuticals or related industry preferred
• Experience with Reliability Centered Maintenance (RCM) and Computerized Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS) preferred
• Experience with Automation, PLC's, SCADA, Controls, and Vision systems preferred
• Knowledge of cGMP manufacturing and basic chemical safety procedures preferred
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Computer Savvy, ability to effectively utilize productivity tools including Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams, Visio, Sharepoint, etc...
• Ability to effectively organize, multitask, and work in a fast-paced, deadline driven work environment
• Demonstrated ability in preventive maintenance, TPM, capital project development, cost estimation and management
• Detail oriented with the ability to troubleshoot and resolve problems
• Ability to work independently and manage one’s time