Manager, Asset Reliability and EAMs

Pfizer • Sanford, NC

3d • $116,000 - $193,400 • Onsite

About The Position

The Asset Reliability Manager develops and executes strategies to maximize the reliability, availability, and performance of site assets while supporting safe, compliant, and cost-effective operations. The role leads reliability engineering, asset lifecycle management, predictive and preventive maintenance, and continuous improvement to reduce equipment failures and improve operational efficiency. It also oversees the site Work Order Management System (CMMS/SAP PM), including work planning, prioritization, execution, closure, data integrity, work management practices, maintenance performance metrics, and compliance with regulatory and corporate requirements.

Working with Operations, Maintenance, Engineering, Quality, and EHS teams, the manager uses data analytics, reliability methodologies, and asset performance management tools to improve reliability and optimize maintenance costs. The role provides site leadership for equipment, facilities, controls, and key engineering systems (EAMS), and leads the Reliability Engineering team and EAMs administrator. It establishes departmental goals and expectations; manages recruitment, hiring, performance evaluations, succession planning, salary adjustments, training, and performance; and enforces company and departmental policies.

The position leads reliability strategies for critical manufacturing, utility, and facility assets; analyzes equipment performance; manages predictive monitoring systems; supports capital projects through reliability, maintainability, and lifecycle-cost considerations; leads critical spare-parts optimization and inventory strategies; and supports audit readiness and regulatory inspections. The work is on premise in a varied environment inside and outside facility buildings, with potential exposure to hazardous materials and energy sources. Work includes direct contact with utilities and process equipment. PPE and gowning requirements apply. Work outside normal business hours and on-call availability may be required; periodic travel is rare but may be required for global engineering and network collaboration.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree and at least 4 years of experience; or master's degree and at least 2 years; or PhD and 0 or more years; or associate's degree and 8 years; or high school diploma or equivalent and 10 years of relevant experience.
• At least 5 years of demonstrated experience.
• Knowledge of and ability to apply Process Safety Management elements.
• Knowledge of an Enterprise Asset Management solution or other CMMS applications.
• Thorough knowledge of cGMP, FDA and other regulations, and current pharmaceutical industry standards.
• Strong people management experience, communication skills, and leadership skills.
• Ability to shift priorities according to departmental or facility needs and openness to different ideas and approaches.
• Ability to adhere to PPE and gowning requirements.
• Ability to work outside normal business hours and be on call as needed for business reasons.
• Permanent U.S. work authorization; U.S. work visa sponsorship is not available.

Nice To Haves

• Relevant pharmaceutical experience.
• Industry experience with preventive and predictive maintenance programs.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute strategies to maximize asset reliability, availability, performance, and lifecycle value while supporting safe, compliant, and cost-effective operations.
• Lead the site Reliability Engineering program and develop reliability strategies for critical manufacturing, utility, and facility assets.
• Oversee the site Work Order Management System (CMMS/SAP PM), including maintenance work planning, prioritization, execution, and closure.
• Maintain maintenance system data integrity, promote work management best practices, monitor performance metrics, and ensure regulatory and corporate compliance.
• Lead and manage the Reliability Engineering team and EAMs administrator, including setting goals and expectations, providing feedback and recognition, and overseeing personnel activities.
• Manage recruitment, hiring, performance evaluations, succession planning, salary adjustments, counseling, and training for department colleagues.
• Analyze equipment performance data to identify ways to reduce downtime and maintenance costs and improve throughput.
• Manage asset performance monitoring systems, including vibration analysis, thermography, oil analysis, and other predictive technologies.
• Partner with Operations, Maintenance, Engineering, Quality, and EHS teams to improve equipment reliability and operational performance.
• Support capital projects by incorporating reliability, maintainability, and lifecycle-cost principles into equipment design and commissioning.
• Lead critical spare-parts optimization and inventory management strategies.
• Support audit readiness and regulatory inspections through robust maintenance and reliability practices.
• Enforce company and departmental policies and procedures.

Benefits

• 401(k) plan with Pfizer Matching Contributions and an additional Pfizer Retirement Savings Contribution.
• Paid vacation, holidays, and personal days.
• Paid caregiver/parental and medical leave.
• Medical, prescription drug, dental, and vision coverage.
• Participation in Pfizer’s Global Performance Plan, with a bonus target of 15% of base salary.
• Eligibility to participate in a share-based long-term incentive program.
• Relocation assistance may be available based on business needs and/or eligibility.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager