Manager - Facilities

Catalent Pharma Solutions•Madison, WI

6d•Onsite

About The Position

Catalent Pharma Solutions is hiring a Manager - Facilities at its Madison, Wisconsin biologics development and manufacturing site. The role leads maintenance activities and supervises a team of maintenance technicians, ensuring work is completed properly and supporting troubleshooting and investigations related to equipment failures. The manager helps maintain a safe, compliant, and efficient facility while developing and supporting the team. The site is a GMP biologics facility supporting research through early- and mid-stage clinical production. Its operations include mammalian cell line engineering, drug substance biomanufacturing, and biopharmaceutical development, using flexible single-use systems and supporting clinical manufacturing scales from 50 to 4,000 liters.

Requirements

Journeyman-level training or certification in Electrical, Electronics, HVAC, or a related technical trade, with at least 5 years of experience; or an associate degree in Electrical, Electronics, or a related field, with at least 5 years of experience; or related military technical training with at least 5 years of electrical/electronics experience.
3–5 years of leadership or supervisory experience.
Experience leading maintenance technicians or skilled trades personnel.
Strong background in facility maintenance, HVAC troubleshooting and repair, and electrical troubleshooting.
Familiarity with cGMP manufacturing environments.
Mechanical and electrical aptitude.
Experience writing and following procedures and standard operating procedures.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Detail-oriented with strong documentation skills.
Ability to read, write, and speak English clearly.
Ability to stand for up to 8 hours per day and work indoors and outdoors as business needs require.
Ability to perform frequent sitting, standing, walking, climbing stairs and ladders, reading, writing, speaking, listening, and computer use; occasional bending, kneeling, crouching, reaching, and carrying materials.
Ability to lift up to 50 pounds regularly and occasionally up to 80 pounds.
Demonstrable leadership experience at Catalent, including participation in programs such as NGGL, GOLD, LEAD Now, GM Excellence, and GROW, may be considered in place of external experience.

Nice To Haves

Pharmaceutical, biotech, or regulated manufacturing experience.
Knowledge of FDA and GMP regulations (21 CFR 210/211).
PLC and ladder logic knowledge.
Experience with cGMP facility construction or startup.
Experience with audits, deviations, and change controls.

Responsibilities

Lead and support a team of 4–8 maintenance technicians, assigning daily work and priorities.
Coordinate technician schedules, paid time off, and coverage.
Train, coach, conduct performance discussions, and support employee development.
Schedule preventive maintenance and prioritize corrective maintenance work orders.
Coordinate contractor activities and ensure maintenance work is completed on time and documented properly.
Support technicians with complex equipment issues, including HVAC, electrical systems, and facility utilities.
Act as the escalation point for unresolved technical problems.
Review maintenance records and ensure cGMP-compliant documentation.
Support deviations, investigations, and change controls.
Write and update standard operating procedures and maintenance procedures.
Manage outside vendors and contractors, ensuring work quality and safety compliance.
Recommend facility improvements and repairs to enhance safety, compliance, and efficiency.