Utilities Manager – Day Shift

Amgen•Holly Springs, NC

2d•$108,639 - $146,983•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 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. The Utilities Manager will provide technical and administrative leadership to a diverse group of craft-oriented personnel, focusing on plant utilities, clean utilities, HVAC, and electrical systems.

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 or resources. Managerial experience may run concurrently with the required 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, with areas of focus including 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 at the site.
Provide support as required to maintain continuous and compliant (safety, quality, etc.) utility operations at the site.
Management and monitoring of a robust utility system maintenance program consisting of preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance activities to maximize personnel safety, equipment reliability, overall equipment effectiveness, and product quality.
Ensure that 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.
Analysis and accurate review of engineering / construction / maintenance cost forecasts against scope.
Oversight and execution of 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, develop staff and ensure that 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.