Mgr., Maintenance, I&E. and Facilities

About the role

Responsible for the management of groups and activities at both the CordenPharma Colorado and CordenPharma Boulder sites. This role oversees site needs for utilities (both procured and produced), site and building infrastructure, mechanical maintenance, instrumentation & electrical systems, and SAP maintenance information systems. The position targets developing capabilities within managed areas and maximizing efficiency and effectiveness of resources, with a strong focus on task management through subordinate leads and cost-effective budget management.

Responsibilities

• Manages supply and cost of electric, gas, water, and nitrogen through effective budgeting, forecasting, contract management, and cost improvements. Targets utility usage reduction and waste minimization through energy conservation efforts.
• Manages the production of site utilities including steam, cooling tower water, low-temperature cooling, compressed air, nitrogen, and purified water systems.
• Manages maintenance, enhancement, and modification of chemical processing equipment, buildings, HVAC, air supply and exhaust, internal areas, offices, and common areas.
• Manages instrumentation and electrical systems including installation, upgrades, calibration, compliance, and maintenance.
• Manages data and information regarding equipment specification, maintenance, and history of systems involved.
• Manages employees to enhance team functions while coaching and developing them as individuals. Assesses individual performance and facilitates activities within and between teams.
• Manages site budgets for Maintenance, Facilities, I&E, and related utilities systems. Monitors budget goals and metrics with a strong focus on achieving budget targets.
• Assists EH&S Group with contractor safety compliance program and general site certification and permitting requirements.
• Reviews and approves capital projects within utility, maintenance, facilities, and I&E areas. Assists with the management of capital projects within allotted budget to desired outcomes.
• Manages the Site Qualification System including equipment/system impact assessments, IQ/OQ generation and implementation, periodic reviews, and qualification filing and storage (electronic/hardcopy).
• Manages the MRO Program including purchasing, receiving and maintaining parts stock, maintaining critical spares, and negotiating best prices on consumables with vendors.
• May be designated as deputy of the Site Security Officer during absences.

Leadership & Budget Responsibilities

• Manages 5 or more employees and departmentally contracted support personnel.
• Conducts all managerial responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies, regulatory compliance, and applicable laws, including interviewing, hiring, training, planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in an Engineering discipline from a 4-year college or university, and 10 years of related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Previous experience in pharmaceuticals or GMP environment is strongly preferred.
• Must be able to travel domestically and internationally.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Frequently required to sit; work with hands; and talk or hear.
• Occasionally required to stand; walk; reach above shoulder height; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and taste or smell.
• Must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required include close vision, distance vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts, fumes or airborne particles, and outside weather conditions.
• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Skills

• Ability to analyze situations and anticipate the impact of decisions.
• Skilled at team building, employee involvement, coaching, mentoring, facilitation, and communications both within and external to the department.
• Ability to lead, direct, and delegate subordinate supervisors in individual task areas.
• Broad knowledge of overall business operations related to maintenance, facilities, utilities, and associated engineering tasks.
• Demonstrated project management and financial management abilities.
• Demonstrated skill in business and technical computer software and systems.

Benefits

• 401(k) matching - CordenPharma will contribute 100% of the first 6% (100% vested after 2 years of service).
• Accident Plan
• Critical Illness Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Disability Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Flexible Spending Account
• Health Insurance PPO/HSA
• Hospital Indemnity Plan
• ID Theft Protection
• Life Insurance
• Paid Parental Leave
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Wellness Program
• Vacation – Three Weeks 1st Year
• Vision Insurance