Manager, Repair & Maintenance

About the role

The Facilities & Equipment Maintenance Manager is responsible for managing the design, planning, construction and maintenance of the organization's building, infrastructure, utilities, equipment and related items. Ensures organizations goals are met by having facilities and manufacturing machinery are in working condition.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot maintenance issues, evaluate facility operations, and recommend improvements, upgrades, or cost-saving initiatives.
• Lead and manage maintenance engineers, technicians, and support personnel to ensure safe, efficient, and reliable facility operations.
• Perform and oversee timely routine and complex maintenance, repairs, equipment modifications, and system improvements.
• Develop, implement, and maintain a preventive maintenance program to ensure equipment reliability, minimize downtime, and support compliance requirements.
• Forecast, prepare, manage, and monitor the facilities department budget, tracking expenses throughout the fiscal year.
• Plan and execute facility improvement projects from concept through completion, including scope development, budgeting, scheduling, and coordination.
• Negotiate, manage, and oversee contracts and performance of third-party service providers, including cleaning, waste removal, security, and other facility-related services.
• Cook up, schedule, and direct maintenance activities to minimize production downtime or operational delays.
• Ensure vendor work is completed accurately, billed correctly, and remains within approved budget constraints.
• Respond promptly to maintenance emergencies and provide after-hours, weekend, or holiday support as needed.
• Create, review, and update Standard Operating Procedures to reflect current practices, safety requirements, and regulatory expectations.
• Manage spare parts, tools, and maintenance supplies, while maintaining a clean, organized, and efficient maintenance workspace.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or related field preferred
• Minimum of 5 years of relevant work experience with a bachelor’s degree, or 10 years of relevant work experience with a high school diploma required
• Minimum of 8 years of facilities maintenance experience, including experience with electrical, plumbing, HVAC, carpentry, refrigeration, utilities, manufacturing equipment, and/or related facility systems required
• Minimum 3 years of experience in supervisory / leadership of a team preferred
• Knowledge of cGMP manufacturing and basic chemical safety procedures required
• Familiar with Environmental Health and Safety regulations
• Familiarity of standard laboratory practices
• Demonstrated experience with preventive maintenance, troubleshooting, repairs, equipment reliability, and maintenance documentation.
• Demonstrated ability in preventive maintenance, TPM, capital project development, cost estimation and management preferred.
• Experience in pharmaceutical, biotechnology, manufacturing, or related regulated 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.
• Detail oriented with the ability to troubleshoot and resolve problems.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Proficient with computer and productivity tools, including Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams, Visio, and SharePoint.
• Ability to work independently, manage time effectively, and function well in a team environment.
• Ability to organize work effectively, multitask, and perform in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
• Ability to communicate in a proactive and solution-focused manner, including keeping management aware of potential issues.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or related field preferred
• Minimum of 5 years of relevant work experience with a bachelor’s degree, or 10 years of relevant work experience with a high school diploma required
• Minimum of 8 years of facilities maintenance experience, including experience with electrical, plumbing, HVAC, carpentry, refrigeration, utilities, manufacturing equipment, and/or related facility systems required
• Minimum 3 years of experience in supervisory / leadership of a team preferred
• Knowledge of cGMP manufacturing and basic chemical safety procedures required
• Familiar with Environmental Health and Safety regulations
• Familiarity of standard laboratory practices
• Demonstrated experience with preventive maintenance, troubleshooting, repairs, equipment reliability, and maintenance documentation.
• Demonstrated ability in preventive maintenance, TPM, capital project development, cost estimation and management preferred.
• Experience in pharmaceutical, biotechnology, manufacturing, or related regulated 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.
• Detail oriented with the ability to troubleshoot and resolve problems.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Proficient with computer and productivity tools, including Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams, Visio, and SharePoint.
• Ability to work independently, manage time effectively, and function well in a team environment.
• Ability to organize work effectively, multitask, and perform in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
• Ability to communicate in a proactive and solution-focused manner, including keeping management aware of potential issues.

Benefits

We offer a competitive base salary range of $110,053.60 - 151,323.70, a generous benefit package including comprehensive Medical/Dental/Vision coverage, a 401(k) plan with employer contribution, and paid vacation, personal and sick days.