Manager, Facilities Maintenance

ImmunityBio, Inc.•Dunkirk, NY

1d•$121,500 - $135,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Manager, Facilities Maintenance, is responsible for leading maintenance operations while building and developing high-performing technical teams that support cGMP manufacturing, laboratory operations, and critical utility systems. This role combines people leadership with hands-on technical oversight to ensure safety, quality, reliability, compliance, and operational readiness across all facility systems. The Manager will develop and lead specialized teams across focused disciplines including Facilities Infrastructure & cGMP Support Systems, Wet/Dry Utilities, Electrical, General Facilities, and Manufacturing Equipment to ensure deep technical expertise and eliminate single points of failure. This position oversees all facility supporting infrastructure/ equipment required to maintain uninterrupted daily operations. Including and not limited to supporting utilities including (electrical systems / HVAC / medical grade air / gasses / liquid N2 / facility water systems general and manufacturing related MECO-WFI / Boilers / Chillers / Towers ). The Manager ensures equipment remains in a validated state while supporting continuous inspection readiness and uninterrupted cGMP manufacturing operations in compliance with applicable cGMP, FDA / EU, OSHA, EPA, NFPA, and local regulatory requirements.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree with 8+ years of progressive experience in Facilities, Engineering, Maintenance, or related field required; OR High School Diploma with 12+ years of progressive experience in Facilities, Engineering, Maintenance, or related field required.
5+ years of experience supporting GMP manufacturing operations within FDA-regulated biotechnology, pharmaceutical, biologics, cell therapy, or related manufacturing environments required
5+ years of maintenance experience is required.
2+ years of experience in a leadership role is preferred
Experience supporting commercial manufacturing operations preferred
Experience supporting GMP manufacturing utilities, facilities infrastructure, and preventive maintenance programs required
Experience with CMMS systems such as BMRAM, SAP PM, or equivalent required
Experience supporting process and analytical equipment preferred
Experience with plant design, commissioning, validation, automation systems, and capital projects preferred
Proven leadership ability with strong coaching, mentoring, and technical team development skills
Strong mechanical, instrumentation, troubleshooting, and maintenance expertise within GMP manufacturing environments
Working knowledge of cGMPs, OSHA, EPA, NFPA regulations, HVAC systems, cleanrooms, utilities, and pharmaceutical manufacturing infrastructure
Ability to interpret technical drawings including P&IDs and electrical schematics
Understanding reliability engineering, asset lifecycle management, root cause analysis, and failure prevention strategies
Strong decision-making and problem-solving skills in fast-paced operational environments
Excellent communication, organizational, and prioritization skills
Self-starter with strong sense of ownership, accountability, and continuous improvement
Working knowledge with PLCs, automation, building management systems, and process control systems.

Responsibilities

Lead, supervise, and develop the maintenance technician team while building specialized technical capabilities across Facilities Infrastructure & GMP Support Systems, Wet/Dry Utilities, Electrical, and Manufacturing Equipment
Establish technical training programs and qualification checklists for critical equipment and utilities; coordinate vendor-led and hands-on training to support knowledge retention and workforce development
Conduct performance reviews, coaching, mentoring, and succession planning; assign tasks and monitor team performance against operational KPIs
Manage the hiring and training of new team members.
Provide technical guidance and escalation support for complex equipment failures, troubleshooting, and structured root cause investigations
Manage planning and execution of maintenance work orders in coordination with planners, schedulers, Manufacturing, and Quality teams to minimize operational downtime
Maintain GMP manufacturing support systems and utility equipment including but not limited to HVAC / Facility / manufacturing water systems
Support safe and compliant execution of reactive and preventive maintenance activities while driving reliability-centered maintenance strategies to improve asset performance and manufacturing continuity
Monitor KPIs including uptime, PM compliance, backlog, and asset reliability; maintain critical spare parts strategies and equipment reliability documentation
Ensure equipment remains in qualified & validated operational and maintain compliance with cGMP, OSHA, EPA, and local regulatory requirements
Support validation activities, audits, and regulatory inspections; assist with site emergency response coordination and critical event escalation management
Oversee capital improvement and infrastructure projects involving manufacturing, laboratory, and utility systems including Bioreactors, Chillers, Centrifuges, CTUs, and analytical equipment
Manage vendor relationships, contractor activities, service agreements, and procurement support for maintenance operations
Responsible to partner with Engineering leadership to coordinate, plan and execute all facility shutdowns, annual routine system maintenance requirements and facility upgrades / repairs
Monitor maintenance spending, labor utilization, and inventory controls to support efficient site operations
Maintain SOPs, work plans, maintenance documentation, and CMMS records within systems including VEEVA and BMRAM
Provide off-hours leadership support for critical facility, utility, and manufacturing systems as required
Perform ad-hoc and cross-functional duties and/or projects as assigned to support business needs and provide developmental opportunities.

Benefits

Medical, Dental and Vision Plan Options
Health and Financial Wellness Programs
Employer Assistance Program (EAP)
Company Paid and Voluntary Life/AD&D, Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
401(k) Retirement Plan with Company Match
529 Education Savings Program
Voluntary Legal Services, Identity Theft Protection, Pet Insurance and Employee Discounts, Rewards and Perks
Paid Time Off (PTO) includes: 11 Holidays
Exempt Employees are eligible for Unlimited PTO
Non-Exempt Employees are eligible for 10 Vacation Days, 56 Hours of Health Pay, 2 Personal Days and 1 Cultural Day