Maintenance and Shutdown Planner

Ferring Pharmaceuticals•Parsippany, NJ

13d•$94,263 - $175,059

About The Position

The Maintenance and Shutdown Planner oversees facility-related activities and projects during shutdowns, ensuring that work is conducted safely, within budget, and on schedule. The role coordinates planning, scheduling, and vendor activities across departments, and monitors maintenance, validation, and quality tasks to address issues promptly. It also conducts compliance and safety audits and ensures timely documentation while adhering to department goals, policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements. The position is based in Parsippany, New Jersey. It involves working with maintenance, validation, quality, operations, vendors, and other stakeholders to plan and coordinate shutdowns. Shutdown periods may require long hours and potentially irregular shifts.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent level of experience, preferably in engineering.
At least five years of experience in an FDA-regulated environment.
Demonstrated strong project management skills.
Comprehensive background in cGMP principles and concepts.
Proficient computer skills, including Microsoft Word, Excel, and general familiarity with Windows.
Expert understanding of regulations governing supported processes and systems.
Effective verbal and written communication skills for interacting with team members at all levels, vendors, and departmental stakeholders involved in the shutdown process.
Highly self-motivated and detail-oriented, with keen attention to detail.
Ability to quickly identify and address issues during shutdown activities and make timely decisions.
Strong leadership abilities and a high level of personal and departmental accountability and responsibility.
Ability to work independently and collaboratively with cross-functional teams.
Ability to make informed decisions regarding quality and compliance matters with minimal oversight.
Strong organizational skills to coordinate and prioritize tasks, manage multiple responsibilities, and keep shutdown activities on schedule.
Ability to remain focused under pressure, particularly during critical shutdown phases when unexpected challenges may arise.
Customer-oriented mindset and commitment to quality.
Ability to move around the manufacturing facility to oversee shutdown activities, inspect equipment, and communicate with team members.
Ability to work long hours and potentially irregular shifts during shutdown periods, including extended periods of standing, walking, and physical activity.
Adherence to personal protective equipment (PPE) requirements.

Nice To Haves

SAP experience.

Responsibilities

Own the end-to-end shutdown process and ensure execution and accountability at every stage.
Inform relevant staff and departments about construction and maintenance activities, including the status of utility shutdowns.
Collaborate with Maintenance Leadership, Validation, Quality, and Operations to develop a comprehensive shutdown schedule using Microsoft Project or similar software.
Track outages, documentation execution, and shutdown closeout activities.
Create and oversee a shutdown planning action list and ensure timely execution.
Manage relationships with Maintenance and Production Team Leaders, Reliability Coordinators, and Operations Leadership.
Identify and recommend opportunities for improvement.
Ensure compliance with safety, environmental, and purchasing policies, guidelines, and procedures.
Evaluate and challenge the asset planning and coordination strategy before and during shutdowns.
Drive a culture change within the plant to establish [the description is incomplete].
Establish preparatory work required before scheduled equipment downtime.
Chair the daily shutdown planning coordination meeting.

Benefits

Competitive total compensation.
Flexible benefits and personal support.
Tailored learning and development opportunities.
Working hours that respect employees’ lifestyles.
Comprehensive healthcare, including medical, dental, and vision coverage, with an employee premium differential based inversely on base salary.
401(k) plan with company match.
Short- and long-term disability coverage.
Basic life insurance.
Wellness benefits.
Reimbursement for certain tuition expenses.
Sick time of one hour per 30 hours worked.
Vacation accrual for full-time employees: up to 120 hours in the first four years of employment and 160 hours in the fifth year.
12 to 13 paid holidays per year.
26 weeks of paid parental leave.
Annual incentive compensation in the form of a bonus, with payouts based on individual and company performance.