Maintenance Manager

BioMADE•Maple Grove, MN

11d•$110,000 - $150,000•Hybrid

About The Position

The Maintenance Manager is responsible for developing, implementing, and leading preventive and corrective maintenance programs for a network of three (3) biotech pilot manufacturing facilities. This role provides enterprise-level maintenance leadership while maintaining direct operational ownership at the Maple Grove pilot facility. During the construction and startup phases of the pilot plants, the Maintenance Manager will play a critical role in configuring and deploying the maintenance management system, establishing standardized maintenance processes, asset hierarchies, KPIs, and work execution practices across all sites. Following startup, the Maintenance Manager will ensure ongoing maintenance excellence, asset reliability, cost control, and safe work execution across the network. This role requires a strong hands-on technical foundation, proven leadership capability, and a demonstrated commitment to safety, collaboration, and continuous improvement.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Maintenance Management, Industrial Technology, or a related technical field or equivalent experience
Minimum 8–10 years of progressive maintenance experience in industrial, biotech, pharmaceutical, chemical, or pilot plant environments
Proven experience implementing or administering a CMMS or maintenance management system
Demonstrated leadership experience managing technical teams and contractors
Strong understanding of: Preventive and predictive maintenance; Mechanical, electrical, and instrumentation systems; Maintenance planning and scheduling
Strong safety mindset with demonstrated commitment to safe work practices
Excellent communication and collaboration skill

Nice To Haves

Experience supporting pilot plants, process development facilities, or multi-site operations
Reliability engineering or asset management experience
Familiarity with regulated manufacturing environments
Experience with construction-to-startup transitions
Formal training in root cause analysis methodologies

Responsibilities

Lead the configuration and deployment of the computerized maintenance management system (CMMS) or equivalent maintenance software across all three pilot plants
Establish standardized Preventive maintenance (PM) strategies and task libraries
Establish standardized Asset hierarchies and equipment records
Establish standardized Work request and work order processes
Establish standardized Maintenance KPIs and performance reporting
Work closely with the maintenance software vendor to ensure the system supports pilot plant operations, startup, and future growth
Ensure all new assets and equipment installed post-startup are properly configured within the maintenance system, including PMs, spare parts, and documentation
Directly manage and oversee the maintenance team at Maple Grove, including: Mechanical technicians, Instrumentation technicians, Electrical technicians
Provide functional leadership to Maintenance Planners at the other two pilot plants
Coordinate and manage external contractors and service providers for specialized maintenance, repairs, and outages as appropriate
Ensure maintenance activities are executed efficiently, safely, and in compliance with site requirements
Monitor equipment performance and maintenance history to identify repeated or premature failures
Conduct failure analysis and root cause investigations for equipment with higher-than-desired failure frequency
Develop and implement strategies to improve reliability, including: PM optimization, component upgrades, spare parts strategy adjustments, vendor engagement
Drive continuous improvement in maintenance effectiveness and asset availability
Establish and maintain spare parts inventory levels appropriate to support preventive and corrective maintenance activities
Balance equipment reliability needs with cost control
Ensure spare parts data is properly managed within the maintenance system
Develop, manage, and control the maintenance budget for the pilot plant network
Track maintenance costs, contractor spend, and material usage
Identify cost-saving opportunities while maintaining safety and reliability standard
Demonstrate and reinforce a strong personal and professional safety record
Actively support and promote a “Zero Harm” safety culture
Ensure maintenance work (including contractor work) is planned and executed safely
Require routine use of Job Safety Analysis (JSA) to plan maintenance tasks
Stop work when unsafe conditions or behaviors are identified
Ensure maintenance activities comply with site safety, environmental, and regulatory requirements
Work collaboratively with: Operations, Quality and Microbiology, EHS, Engineering, Logistics and Supply Chain
Support pilot plant objectives by aligning maintenance activities with production schedules, testing campaigns, and client deliverables
Communicate clearly and professionally across departments and sites

Benefits

BioMADE provides a comprehensive suite of health insurances, supplemental benefits, and paid time off to all regular full-time employees as outlined below.
100% employer-paid options for medical, dental, and vision
Paid time off that accrues from your hire date
13 paid holidays, including a winter closure between Christmas Eve and New Year’s Day
Hybrid work policy for most positions; stipend for internet and personal phone use
401(k) retirement plan with up to 6% match on compensation (no vesting period!)
Discretionary Incentive Plan based on organizational and individual performance
100% employer-paid short-term disability and life insurance
Paid parental leave
Section 125 Flexible Spending Plan for medical and dependent care
Commuter pre-tax benefit
Full access to LinkedIn Learning’s suite for professional development
Free parking, casual dress code, free snacks and beverages, and on-site gym access at both offices
Fun on and off-site employee activities sponsored by the Employee Engagement Committee
And much more
We nurture merit, talent, and achievement by supporting equal opportunity and welcome people of all backgrounds and beliefs to join us in our mission to enable domestic bioindustrial manufacturing at all scales.