Utilities Manager – Day Shift

Amgen • Holly Springs, NC

11h • Onsite

About The Position

Amgen is seeking a Utilities Manager for its newest and most advanced drug substance manufacturing plant, the Amgen FleX Batch facility. This facility will combine the latest in disposable technologies with traditional stainless-steel equipment for maximum operational flexibility. It will feature best-in-class drug substance manufacturing technologies with embedded industry 4.0 capabilities and integrate sustainability innovations to reduce carbon and waste, aligning with Amgen's goal of being a carbon-neutral company by 2027.

Requirements

• Doctorate degree OR Master’s degree and 3 years of Manufacturing Equipment Maintenance experience OR Bachelor’s degree and 5 years of Manufacturing Equipment Maintenance experience OR Associate’s degree and 10 years of Manufacturing Equipment Maintenance experience OR High school diploma / GED and 12 years of Manufacturing Equipment Maintenance experience
• Experience directly managing people and/or leadership experience leading teams, projects, programs, or directing the allocation of resources (may run concurrently with technical experience).

Nice To Haves

• 4+ years’ experience in engineering or utility operations within biotechnology and/or pharmaceutical or other regulatory environments, or Military experience
• 3+ years’ experience of ensuring compliance in a highly regulated environment
• Demonstrated interpersonal and facilitation skills and ability to work in a collaborative team-based environment
• Ability to apply analytical skills to evaluate and interpret complex problems using multiple sources of information
• Ability to lead multiple tasks and effectively set priorities
• Proven skill in goal setting and driving continuous improvement through setting and monitoring of key metrics
• Extensive knowledge of electro-mechanical, fluid, and gas equipment and systems
• Strong knowledge of maintenance management, utilities operations programs, and Computerized Maintenance Management Systems
• Demonstrated skill in analyzing and improving facilities related quality systems

Responsibilities

• Provide technical and administrative leadership to a large and diverse group of craft-oriented personnel, focusing on plant utilities, clean utilities, HVAC, and electrical systems.
• Lead the Amgen NC F&E utility day shift staff supporting continuous clean and plant utility operations, including electrical and HVAC systems.
• Maintain continuous and compliant (safety, quality, etc.) utility operations at the site.
• Manage and monitor a robust utility system maintenance program, including preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance activities, to maximize personnel safety, equipment reliability, overall equipment effectiveness, and product quality.
• Ensure all staff are trained and comply with all safety and GMP standards and procedures.
• Maximize staff productivity and the efficient use of available resources across facilities.
• Analyze and accurately review engineering/construction/maintenance cost forecasts against scope.
• Oversee and execute complex facilities/utilities/maintenance related initiatives and small projects.
• Provide expertise and resources for capital project execution.
• Work cross-functionally with individuals, partners, clients, and others in Engineering, Environmental Health & Safety, Quality, Supply Chain, and Manufacturing networks.
• Maintain and improve plant capability and equipment reliability in partnership with engineering leadership and technical staff.
• Identify areas of potential improvement, conduct analyses, recommend solutions, sponsor improvement projects, and lead or support implementation.
• Maintain and develop key performance indicators of maintenance performance.
• Lead, assess, and develop staff, ensuring all targets and milestones are completed on time and on budget.
• Support network-wide improvement in plant maintenance and operation.
• Provide leadership and guidance to organizational resources to accomplish activities and objectives.
• Build a culture that cultivates and rewards creativity and innovation.

Benefits

• Vast opportunities to learn and move up and across our global organization
• Diverse and inclusive community of belonging, where teammates are empowered to bring ideas to the table and act
• Generous Total Rewards Plan comprising health, finance and wealth, work/life balance, and career benefits

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree