Senior Manager Facilities and Maintenance

QuidelOrtho•Rochester, NY

21d•$128,000 - $218,000•Onsite

About The Position

QuidelOrtho unites the strengths of Quidel Corporation and Ortho Clinical Diagnostics, creating a world-leading in vitro diagnostics company with award-winning expertise in immunoassay and molecular testing, clinical chemistry and transfusion medicine. We are more than 6,000 strong and do business in over 130 countries, providing answers with fast, accurate and consistent testing where and when they are needed most – home to hospital, lab to clinic. Our culture puts our team members first and prioritizes actions that support happiness, inspiration and engagement. We strive to build meaningful connections with each other as we believe that employee happiness and business success are linked. Join us in our mission to transform the power of diagnostics into a healthier future for all. The Role The Senior Manager of Facilities and Maintenance is responsible for leading all maintenance and facilities operations in a 24/7 high-speed medical device manufacturing environment. This role ensures optimal equipment reliability, facility uptime, and regulatory compliance while driving continuous improvement initiatives focused on preventive maintenance (PM) effectiveness, unplanned downtime reduction, and total cost of ownership optimization. The ideal candidate is a strategic yet hands-on leader who can develop technical talent, implement data-driven maintenance programs, and champion operational excellence aligned with FDA and ISO 13485 standards. This position will be onsite in Rochester, NY.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Manufacturing, Industrial, or Electrical Engineering (Master’s preferred). Directly applicable experience may be considered in place of a degree.
10+ years of maintenance experience in a high-speed, automated manufacturing environment (medical device, pharmaceutical, or electronics preferred) with at least 5 years in a leadership role.
Strong leadership, communication, and cross-functional collaboration abilities.
Strong background in continuous improvement and structured problem solving.
Working knowledge of FDA, ISO 13485, and GMP requirements.
Required Travel Less than 5%

Nice To Haves

Experience leading a team across a 24x7 operation
Strong background in reliability engineering, CMMS implementation, and TPM (Total Productive Maintenance)
Working knowledge in automation technologies (PLC, robotics, vision systems, MES).

Responsibilities

Build a culture of accountability, proactive maintenance and continuous improvement.
Collaborate with Manufacturing, Engineering, and Quality to align maintenance activities with production goals and regulatory requirements.
Develop and execute a long-term maintenance and facilities strategy to improve reliability, safety, and compliance.
Oversee building systems, utilities, HVAC, compressed air, and water.
Plan and manage facility upgrades, expansions, and infrastructure improvement projects.
Ensure PM plans are risk-based, effective, and continuously improved based on performance data.
Use OEE and downtime data analytics to identify chronic equipment issues, drive root cause elimination and reduce unplanned downtime.
Lead Kaizen events and continuous improvement projects targeting equipment reliability, maintenance efficiency, and cost reduction.
Ensure all facility and maintenance operations meet regulatory, safety, and environmental standards.
Perform other work-related duties as assigned.

Benefits

QuidelOrtho offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance, along with a 401(k) plan, employee assistance program, Employee Stock Purchase Plan, paid time off (including sick time) and paid Holidays.
All benefits are non-contractual, and QuidelOrtho may amend, terminate, or enhance the benefits provided, as it deems appropriate.

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