Manager Facility Maintenance

About the position

The Facility Maintenance Manager is responsible for implementing and managing facility-related capital projects and providing assistance, oversight and support to facility maintenance staff. Provides direction for the efficient and effective use of the Company's facilities equipment and functions as SME for facility support systems including HVAC, compressed air and water systems. Work hand in hand with the site quality unit to uphold the highest state of compliance with systems/devices to support the manufacturing of pharmaceuticals in line with all applicable regulations. Responsibilities include supervision of site maintenance technicians and specialists.

Responsibilities

• Support plans and programs for optimization, upgrade and maintenance of site facility systems, including site BAS system, HVAC, Chillers, compressors, boilers, Controlled storage units, USP water, etc.
• Manage facility-related capital projects as requested
• Support the department's expense budget
• Supervise outside contractors for installation, repair and maintenance activities
• Execute capital project work as prescribed by the capital budget
• Generate ROI and cost justifications for ongoing systems upgrades and replacements
• Assist with management of department's expense budget; identify and implement cost savings plans and opportunities for department operating budget
• Maintain budgets for assigned capital project work up to $1.5MM
• Supervise outside contractors and vendor OEMs for equipment installation, start-up, repair, and routine preventative maintenance
• Management of engineering safety and compliance systems
• Supervision of maintenance technicians and specialists
• Establish and review PM activities for installed systems
• Develop predictive maintenance approach to facility systems as applicable
• Manage and document changes to equipment, project activities, and address CAPAs and Deviations within the site CMMS and Quality Management System

Requirements

• High School Diploma Required / Associate's Degree Preferred
• Ten years of experience in the manufacturing arena, with 5 years of maintenance experience in the pharmaceutical or life sciences industries desirable
• A solid understanding of cGMP's and other regulatory requirements
• Excellent technical (engineering) working knowledge across all building and utility systems
• A strong working knowledge in reference to validation practices and project management
• The ability to handle multiple projects and assignments with varying priorities in a manner that meets the Company's goals
• Understanding of HVAC systems and associated Control Systems
• Understanding of PLCs and applicable controls
• Electrical, Mechanical, HVAC/Refrigeration, and Plumbing knowledge
• Ability to generate engineering documentation in a cGMP regulated environment
• Strong initiative and integrity as well as strong written and verbal communication skills
• Capable of optimizing processes in respect to financial efficiency, system performance, or both