Maintenance Manager (917)

Civica Rx•Petersburg, VA

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About The Position

The Maintenance Manager will play a key part in the start-up of our state-of-the-art sterile injectable facility as we move from construction toward commercial operations. The Maintenance Manager works with the Engineering Leadership team to plan, direct, and coordinate the start-up, operations, and maintenance programs to ensure proper safety and mechanical functionality of utilities, production equipment, and building support systems. The ideal candidate will have a consistent track record of achieving results in a fast-paced and highly regulated GMP Maintenance Environment. They will support their team through forward-looking plans, effective communication, freedom with accountability, and personal development opportunities.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree and 4+ years of maintenance experience in a biotech, pharmaceutical, industrial, or military environment.
Associate’s degree and 6+ years of maintenance experience in a biotech, pharmaceutical, industrial, or military environment.
8+ years of maintenance experience in a biotech, pharmaceutical, industrial, or military environment.
Previous experience in maintenance supervision/planning or reliability engineering.
Knowledge of Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems and as they pertain to Maintenance, Repair and Operations (MRO).
Strong verbal, written, analytical, and persuasive skills, with the ability to interact effectively with all levels of the organization.
Ability to give clear and concise presentations and conduct effective meetings.
Ability to build consensus and foster positive relationships.
Proficiency in setting priorities and executing multiple assignments in a timely manner.
Capacity to solve problems through creative, innovative solutions and challenge traditional methods of accomplishing tasks.
Knowledge of sterile injectable or pharmaceutical manufacturing operations, processes, and customer base.

Responsibilities

Have the ability to make critical decisions, set equipment and personnel priorities, and balance priorities across assets that affect the entire building.
Manage and balance a complicated workload including preventative maintenance, troubleshooting, repair work, and multiple projects that involve cross-functional partners.
Hire, coach, and lead team members to ensure that they address operational issues and resolve problems.
Provide technical/professional advice and knowledge to others within the various facility areas and disciplines.
Manage a skilled, multi-discipline maintenance work force, facilitating their daily operations and task execution, training, and personal development.
Direct the execution of preventative maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair work of all equipment at the Petersburg Facility.
Assist in Scheduling and Planning of all preventative and repair maintenance.
Perform area, equipment, and item inspections to ensure regulatory and quality compliance.
Support facilities supervision in construction, maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair of equipment and utilities.
Oversee electrical and mechanical system startup and commissioning and coordinate with subcontractor and construction management activities.
Manage and establish guidelines for the overall preventative maintenance program to ensure life cycle sustainment for real property assets, systems, and equipment.
Support the implementation of a Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS).
Develop maintenance and calibration programs, with emphasis on planning/scheduling and preventive/predictive maintenance.
Maintain accurate paper and electronic records for operations including supply inventories, reports, mechanical equipment lists, purchase orders, warranties, parts lists, operating instructions, and other documents pertaining to preventive maintenance and repairs.
Contribute to departmental operations, including staffing, budget management/ cost containment, and internal communication.
Assist department head with preparation of the annual operational and capital budget as needed.
Ability to manage in a manufacturing environment, including capability to perform effectively in high stress, emergency, and crisis situations.