Sr. Manager of Facilities

Founded in 2002 in New Jersey, GenScript Biotech Corporation accelerates innovation in biotech and healthcare by providing researchers and companies with the building blocks needed to develop groundbreaking treatments and products. ProBio, a subsidiary of GenScript, is a global CDMO offering end-to-end services from discovery to GMP for plasmids, antibodies, and cell & gene therapies.

About the Role

This role leads Facility Infrastructure, Building Equipment Maintenance, and Process Automation Engineering functions, ensuring facilities, equipment, process instruments, and automated systems operate efficiently, safely, and in compliance with regulatory standards. The position integrates maintenance, calibration, and process automation strategy/technology to optimize Facility Operations performance, reduce downtime, and support continuous improvement. Responsibilities include directing the initial installation, ongoing building maintenance, change controls, and retirement of equipment and process automated systems. The candidate will also oversee critical systems such as SCADA, Labs, QC, BAS, EMS, Fire, Card Access, and CMMS (Maximo).

Responsibilities

• Implement processes for designing, scheduling, and executing preventive (PM) and non-routine maintenance (NRM) programs for facilities equipment and systems using CMMS tools. Oversee corrective actions, emergency repairs, and 24/7 operational coverage. Experience with BAS, HVAC, electrical, plumbing, refrigeration, and cGMP environments.
• Oversee the maintenance of building, grounds, and utilities, and associated equipment to ensure uptime, reliability, and compliance for facilities of 128,000 square feet or more. Manage all Instrumentation & Electrical (I&E) Systems, including installation, commissioning, upgrades, compliance, and ongoing maintenance.
• Ensure adherence to local, state, federal codes, building/fire codes, and industry standards. Establish safety inspections, audits, and implement corrective actions with the EHS Department.
• Manage annual repair/maintenance budgets and oversee CAPEX projects to upgrade critical infrastructure and process automation systems. Lead the MRO (Maintenance, Repair & Operations) Program, including strategic purchasing, inventory management, critical spare parts planning, vendor negotiations, and cost optimization.
• Oversee site utility supply and cost performance—including electricity, gas, water, and nitrogen—through effective budgeting, forecasting, contract management, and continuous cost-reduction initiatives. Drive energy-conservation and waste-minimization programs.
• Coordinate vendor service spend for PM, automated systems, and break/fix activities to meet budget targets.
• Lead initiatives to reduce reactive work, improve building systems uptime, and optimize costs while maintaining process consistency. Develop and deploy policies, procedures, and work instructions.
• Collaborate with Engineering, EHS, and Operations teams to integrate reliability strategies, risk-based asset management, and condition monitoring.
• Provide strong people leadership, developing a high-performing team through coaching, team building, performance assessment, skill development, and cross-team collaboration.
• Maintain accurate records and ensure data integrity for process automation systems and supporting IT Systems (e.g., servers, clients, Active Directory, Domain Controllers, data backup processes, cybersecurity processes, integrated Information Systems). Oversee equipment maintenance, BOMs, spare parts lists, PLC Controllers, P&ID diagrams, and process instruments calibration.
• Develop Process Automation Strategies and Change Controls to enhance the operation and data integrity of Automated Systems (e.g., SCADA, PLC Alarm Notification, EMS, CMMS, bioprocess equipment). Recommend and integrate new bioprocess equipment. Liaison with Business, Quality Assurance, and IT Systems for Change Control processes.
• Serve as Manufacturing’s Subject Matter Expert for applicable Change Controls. Prioritize and manage multiple concurrent projects and day-to-day requests.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related field with at least ten years of relevant experience. A Master of Science in Information Systems is preferred.
• Minimum 15 years of engineering leadership in a regulated manufacturing environment, with strong production, process automation, IT systems, and maintenance backgrounds.
• Direct knowledge of the design, commissioning, qualification, operation, and maintenance of biologics facility infrastructure, process equipment, benchtop instruments, SCADA, BAS, Fire Safety and Security, and IT systems.
• Expertise in Equipment Qualification, Computer System Validation, Cleaning Validation, SCADA system architecture, Biotech Process Equipment/Systems, Infrastructure IT systems, and Cybersecurity processes.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, Veeva Vault, Material Management (SAP), Computerized Maintenance Management System (Maximo), and Building Automation System (BAS).
• Expertise in Rockwell Automation (Allen Bradley) programming software and Wonderware SCADA Systems.
• Familiarity with CDMO platform technologies for cell and gene therapies is a plus.
• Analytical thinker with excellent problem-solving, prioritization, and organizational skills. Proactive in identifying and resolving technical, organizational, and personnel issues.
• Hands-on project management experience using planning, execution, tracking, risk-mitigation, and reporting tools.
• Ability to interact with management to develop project objectives and site strategies, and advise on technical opportunities and advances.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• 401(k) retirement plan with immediate, full company match.
• Paid parental leave after three months of employment.
• Paid time off policy including vacation, personal time, sick time, floating holidays, and company holidays.
• Flexible spending and health savings accounts.
• Life and AD&D insurance, short- and long-term disability coverage.
• Legal assistance and supplemental plans (e.g., pet, critical illness, accident, hospital indemnity insurance).
• Commuter benefits, well-being initiatives, and peer-to-peer recognition programs.

Pay

Pay range is estimated between $120,000 - $150,000 based on skill set and experience.