Senior Manager of Plant Engineering 1

Wacker Chemie AG • San Diego, CA

367d • $120,000 - $170,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

WACKER is seeking a Senior Manager of Plant Engineering to join our team in San Diego. This position is a key member of the Operations team responsible for overseeing Wacker Biotech US' cGMP manufacturing facilities, laboratories, equipment, and offices. The Sr. Manager of Plant Engineering will ensure that the GMP facility meets operational needs and complies with relevant regulations and standards. This role is critical in maintaining a safe work environment and will oversee maintenance of the GMP facility, including Facilities Site Services, Metrology, and Validation.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering discipline; Master's degree preferred.
• Minimum 10+ years of engineering and/or facilities and/or maintenance management experience in the biotechnology or pharmaceutical industry.
• Significant experience in the engineering and maintenance of manufacturing facilities and equipment for GMP regulated production and experience in life cycle asset strategies.

Nice To Haves

• Project management experience is strongly desired.
• Extensive experience with digital solutions for the manufacturing industry, including business system solutions, control systems, and data historians.

Responsibilities

• Manage all operational aspects of the Engineering, Maintenance, Calibration, Qualification and Facilities services, including security and access management and ongoing coordination with site landlord management team.
• Manage employee relations including recruit, mentor, and develop a high-performing engineering team to implement best practices and continuous improvements.
• Ensure a technical organization that supports stable site operations as required for the manufacturing and process/facility improvements.
• Oversee the management of engineering cost centers, capital investment and technical expense budgets.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify and address facility and equipment-related needs and improvements aligned with business objectives.
• Conduct regular inspections, risk assessments, and audits to identify potential hazards, non-compliance issues, and areas for improvement.
• Identify and implement opportunities for performance and cost improvement, develop solutions to recurring or potential problem areas and establish necessary contingency plans.
• Cultivate an efficient, professional and safe working atmosphere and ensure objectives are met with intended timeframes.
• Manage the implementation of new technologies to improve manufacturing processes.
• Oversee the development and initiation of programs for future production equipment and facility upgrades, including identification and corrective action required to improve existing equipment and processes.
• Write, support and manage deviations, investigations and CAPAs related to GxP maintenance, utilities and building automation systems.
• Assist with troubleshooting to prevent or minimize production upsets and/or downtime.
• Support internal and external audits.
• Follow and manage operational EH&S and security systems.
• Perform all tasks and assignments in accordance to Wacker's policies and procedures.

Benefits

• Compensation and Incentive plans
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance effective day 1
• Paid Time Off in addition to personal days and holidays
• Paid parental leave
• Wellbeing fund
• Flexible hybrid work arrangements
• 401(k) with company match
• Education Assistance Program
• Career development and advancement opportunities
• Support for Community Involvement

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Industry: Chemical Manufacturing
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees