Manager - Facilities

Catalent•Madison, WI

5d•Onsite

About The Position

Catalent Pharma Solutions is seeking a Manager - Facilities for its Madison, Wisconsin biologics development and manufacturing site. The role leads maintenance activities within the Facilities group and supervises a team of maintenance technicians. It focuses on completing maintenance work properly, troubleshooting equipment and facility issues, supporting equipment-failure investigations, and maintaining a safe, compliant, and efficient facility environment while developing and supporting the team. The position is Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., and is 100% onsite in Madison, Wisconsin. The manager leads and supports 4–8 maintenance technicians, assigns daily work, coordinates schedules and coverage, and conducts training, coaching, performance discussions, and development activities. The role schedules preventive maintenance, prioritizes corrective work, coordinates contractors, supports resolution of complex technical issues, and serves as the escalation point for unresolved problems. The manager reviews maintenance records for cGMP-compliant documentation; supports deviations, investigations, and change controls; writes and updates standard operating and maintenance procedures; manages vendors and contractors; and recommends facility improvements and repairs to enhance safety, compliance, and efficiency. The role requires the ability to stand for up to eight hours daily, work indoors and outdoors as business needs require, and perform the stated movement and lifting activities. Catalent describes its Madison site as a GMP biologics facility supporting customers from research through early- and mid-stage clinical production. It specializes in mammalian cell line engineering, drug substance biomanufacturing, and biopharmaceutical development, with production scales from 50 to 4,000 liters for clinical manufacturing.

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; and lift up to 50 pounds regularly and occasionally up to 80 pounds.

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.
Demonstrable leadership experience at Catalent, including participation in Catalent-sponsored leadership programs such as NGGL, GOLD, LEAD Now, GM Excellence, and GROW, may be considered in place of external experience.

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, and conduct performance discussions and development activities.
Schedule preventive maintenance and prioritize corrective maintenance work orders.
Coordinate contractor activities and ensure maintenance tasks are completed on time and documented properly.
Support technicians with complex equipment issues, including HVAC, electrical systems, and facility utilities.
Serve 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.