Sr. Maintenance Planner

Our FDA-licensed, state-of-the-art CGMP manufacturing facility for Gene Therapies is located on the Harmans/BWI campus. The campus features two manufacturing facilities, is 5 miles from Baltimore Washington International (BWI) airport, and 13 miles from our Baltimore location. It is close to Washington, DC’s I-270 Technology Corridor, top universities, and government agencies. The Harmans/BWI-1 facility is EMA and FDA approved, spans approximately 200,000 sq. ft., and houses 10 CGMP manufacturing suites, fill/finish, central services, testing labs, and a warehouse. The Harmans/BWI-2 facility, at approximately 145,000 sq. ft., is under development and will house 8 CGMP manufacturing suites and cold storage warehousing. Both facilities support Phase 3 through commercial manufacturing of advanced therapeutic products including AAV and other viral vector-based therapies and vaccines.

About the Role

• Coordinate and schedule equipment maintenance, downtime, shutdowns, equipment improvements, and validation activities to minimize operational impact and maximize asset availability.
• Manage corrective and preventive maintenance activities by prioritizing work orders based on criticality, downtime risk, and business needs.
• Develop maintenance schedules, work plans, and work order packages for GMP process equipment while ensuring timely execution and completion.
• Utilize and administer CMMS/asset management systems to create, assign, track, and close work orders, maintain asset records, and support data accuracy.
• Partner with technicians, supervisors, engineers, vendors, and contractors to coordinate labor, repairs, maintenance activities, and equipment service requirements.
• Communicate regularly with manufacturing, quality, engineering, and facilities teams to provide maintenance updates, resolve issues, and support operational priorities.
• Lead or participate in daily huddles, shift handoffs, tier meetings, and cross-functional planning discussions to align maintenance activities with production schedules.
• Support regulatory inspections, customer audits, and compliance initiatives by maintaining accurate maintenance records, equipment documentation, and GMP-related data.
• Analyze maintenance data and asset performance metrics to support KPI reporting, resource planning, continuous improvement, and reliability initiatives.
• Provide CMMS guidance and training to technicians, planners, and other site personnel while promoting standardized maintenance planning and execution practices.
• Apply strong planning, organization, customer service, and problem-solving skills in a dynamic manufacturing environment while adhering to all safety, quality, and GMP requirements, including occasional off-shift, weekend, or holiday support.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• High School Diploma/GED and 5+ years of maintenance planning experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Basic understanding of root cause analysis and asset management principles.
• Familiarity with engineering drawings, technical manuals, and OEM documentation.
• Strong understanding of OSHA safety practices and procedures preferred.
• Strong communication, interpersonal, and customer service skills, with proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook) and the ability to collaborate effectively across teams.
• Ability to work in an on-site manufacturing environment, including extended periods of standing, climbing ladders or step stools, lifting up to 40 lbs., and supporting off-shift, weekend, or holiday operations as needed.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in maintenance or engineering coordination in the life science industry.
• Understanding of mechanical and/or electrical systems, equipment, and tools.
• Experience with CMMS, including Blue Mountain Regulatory Asset Manager.

Pay

The anticipated salary range for this position in MD is $94,000 – $128,000 plus bonus. The final salary offered may vary based on experience, skills, education, and business needs.

Schedule

Monday - Friday, 8am - 5pm, 100% onsite in Harmans, MD.

Benefits

• Defined career path and annual performance review and feedback process.
• Diverse, inclusive culture.
• Potential for career growth on an expanding team within an organization dedicated to preserving and bettering lives.
• Competitive paid time off plus 8 paid holidays.
• Community engagement and green initiatives.
• Medical, dental, and vision benefits effective day one of employment.
• Tuition reimbursement.