Manager of Facilities Maintenance

Thermo Fisher Scientific•Saint Louis, MO

About The Position

The Manager, Facilities Maintenance is responsible for leading 24/7 maintenance execution across a GMP-regulated campus totaling approximately 485,000 sq. ft. across 11 buildings. This role ensures reliable, compliant, and efficient operation of facility systems through effective workforce leadership, maintenance execution, and backlog management. The position has direct leadership of maintenance supervisors and indirect responsibility for approximately 32 FTEs across three shifts. The role owns maintenance performance, staffing optimization, and OPEX budget management, while partnering closely with Reliability Engineering and Quality to ensure asset performance and regulatory compliance. This position also holds accountability for execution of quality records related to facilities, including change controls, CAPAs, and minor deviations, ensuring audit-ready operations at all times.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or a related technical field (or equivalent experience) prferred. High School Diploma or equivalent required.
Minimum of 8+ years of maintenance experience in an industrial or GMP-regulated environment
Minimum of 3+ years of leadership experience managing supervisors and/or technical teams
Demonstrated experience managing maintenance operations in a 24/7 environment
Hands-on experience with CMMS systems (e.g., SAP or equivalent)
Strong knowledge of maintenance execution, planning, and scheduling processes
Experience managing maintenance backlog and workforce productivity
Working knowledge of industrial systems (mechanical, electrical, utilities)
Experience with GMP compliance requirements and regulated environments
Hands-on experience with quality systems, including: Change control CAPA Deviation management
Strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills
Ability to lead in a fast-paced, multi-shift operational environment
Must be legally authorized to work in the United States now and in the future, without sponsorship.
Must be able to pass a comprehensive background check, which includes a drug screening.

Nice To Haves

Experience supporting regulatory inspections (FDA or equivalent)
Experience in pharmaceutical, biotech, or other regulated manufacturing environments
Familiarity with predictive or condition-based maintenance execution

Responsibilities

Maintenance Operations & Execution Lead all maintenance execution activities (preventive, corrective, and emergency) across a 24/7 operation
Ensure high reliability and uptime of critical facility and utility systems
Serve as escalation point for complex or critical equipment/system failures
Drive standardization and consistency of maintenance practices across all shifts
Backlog & Work Management Own and drive reduction of maintenance backlog through prioritization, scheduling discipline, and resource alignment
Ensure effective planning and scheduling of work orders to optimize labor utilization
Monitor and improve key CMMS performance metrics, including: PM compliance Schedule adherence Backlog levels Work order closure rates
Workforce Leadership & Staffing Directly manage 4 maintenance supervisors and indirectly lead ~32 maintenance personnel across three shifts
Establish clear performance expectations and accountability at all levels of the organization
Evaluate staffing models and labor utilization to support 24/7 operations
Partner with HR to support recruiting, onboarding, and retention strategies
Drive a culture of safety, accountability, and continuous improvement
GMP Compliance & Quality Systems Ensure all maintenance activities are executed in compliance with GMP requirements and site procedures
Own execution of facilities-related quality records, including: Change Controls CAPAs Minor Deviations
Ensure timely initiation, investigation, and closure of quality events
Partner with Quality Assurance to maintain audit readiness and inspection compliance
Maintain data integrity across CMMS and quality systems
Financial Management (OPEX) Develop and manage the facilities maintenance operating budget
Control labor, materials, and contractor spend
Identify and implement cost-saving and efficiency improvement opportunities
Cross-Functional Collaboration Partner with Reliability Engineering to implement optimized maintenance strategies and improve asset performance
Collaborate with Manufacturing, Quality, and Engineering to align maintenance activities with production and compliance requirements
Coordinate contractor activities to ensure safe and compliant execution of work
Performance Management & Continuous Improvement Establish and monitor maintenance KPIs to drive performance and accountability
Identify and implement process improvements to increase efficiency and reduce downtime
Support site initiatives related to productivity, safety, and operational excellence
Adhere to all Environmental Health & Safety (EHS) policies and procedures
Maintain a safe and compliant work environment at all times
Perform additional duties as assigned

Benefits

We offer competitive remuneration, annual incentive plan bonus, healthcare, and a range of employee benefits.
Thermo Fisher Scientific offers employment with an innovative, forward-thinking organization, and outstanding career and development prospects.
We offer an exciting company culture that stands for integrity, intensity, involvement, and innovation!

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