Manager, Maintenance

About the role

Build your future at Curia, where our work has the power to save lives. Curia is a global contract development and manufacturing organization (CDMO) with over 30 years of experience partnering with pharmaceutical and biotech companies to provide life-saving treatments to patients. As the Maintenance Manager, you'll lead the team that keeps our pharmaceutical chemical manufacturing facility running safely, reliably, and in full compliance around the clock, every day of the year.

Responsibilities

• Provide accountable, day-to-day leadership of all maintenance and utilities functions for a 24/7 pharmaceutical chemical manufacturing facility.
• Oversee all repair and maintenance activities for facility and equipment, ensuring site priorities of safety, cGMP compliance, and cost-effectiveness are consistently met.
• Drive optimization of preventive and predictive maintenance programs to minimize unplanned downtime and reduce out-of-service time.
• Implement systematic planning and scheduling processes that make effective use of human and financial resources.
• Develop and manage the departmental budget through disciplined cost estimation and control.
• Develop and communicate clear goals and standards, ensuring all activities comply with DEA, FDA, EPA, OSHA, and other applicable regulations.
• Escalate quality concerns to the Quality department, along with proposed compliant solutions.

Requirements

• Required Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field
• Minimum 5 years’ relevant related work experience, plus 2 years in a team leadership role
• Preferred Pharmaceutical or regulated manufacturing environment strongly preferred
• Formal education and/or training in engineering or industrial technology; Bachelor's degree preferred
• Experience with predictive and preventive maintenance strategies and Computer Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS); SAP experience a plus
• Working knowledge of chemical manufacturing equipment including pumps, mixers, reactors, electrical systems, process control systems, and utility systems such as boilers, compressed air, and refrigeration
• Knowledge of safety regulations and FDA GMP requirements applicable to pharmaceutical chemical manufacturing

Qualifications

• Strong leadership skills with a demonstrated track record of mentoring, developing, and inspiring multi-skilled teams
• Exceptional ability to engage technically and influence cross-functionally across a complex, regulated site
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills, with the ability to engage effectively with both technical and non-technical audiences
• Demonstrated ability to recognize what needs to be done, take initiative, and drive results with urgency and integrity
• Proven ability to manage competing priorities and coordinate resources effectively
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and CMMS platforms
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects concurrently

Other Qualifications

• Must pass a background check
• Must pass a drug screen
• May be required to pass Occupational Health Screening Physical Requirements

Education, experience, location and tenure may be considered along with internal equity when job offers are extended.