Manager; Equipment Maintenance

Position Summary:

The Manager of Equipment Maintenance is responsible for supporting assigned production divisions to ensure equipment, documentation, plant, and support systems are repaired, maintained, up to date, and in good working order.

Day and Night shift opportunities available. 

Responsibilities: Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Develop, execute, and manage equipment maintenance department to meet all requirements and yield a greater than 90% first time right.
• Communicate daily with cross-functional department directors and managers.
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex equipment issues, driving root cause analysis.
• Maintain and process paperwork (internal PO and Vendors) for Accounts Payable.
• Evaluate and monitor spare parts to minimize downtime. Monitor and maintain spare parts database, submit requisition for equipment and parts as needed.
• Manage relationships with cross-functional teams to install, rebuild, or replace production equipment.
• Manage plant maintenance support personnel.
• Ensure that technical staff are adequately trained, equipped, and motivated so that technical work can be accomplished in a safe, timely, and cost-effective manner.
• Review the operation of plant equipment and systems constantly to minimize unplanned downtime, anticipate and solve problems in a timely manner, and identify opportunities for improvement.
• Initiate and carry out projects that improve efficiency and/or reduce operating costs.
• Track, analyze and improve key maintenance parameters such as asset utilization, maintenance cost, PM compliance, schedule compliance, etc.
• Interface with all equipment monitoring, CMMS, BMS and production/project management software, to plan work activities, and develop interdepartmental feedback, ensuring proper record keeping for maintenance activities.
• Perform center lining and 5S work to production lines, product contact parts, and change parts.
• Maintain safety, health, and environmental policies and procedures.
• Act as role model exemplifying superb ethical conduct and decision making, teamwork, integrity, agility, respect, and accountability.
• Other responsibilities as assigned by senior management.

Education and Experience:

• High school or GED diploma required.
• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering, Industrial Maintenance, or related field, or equivalent experience.
• 5 years of experience in mechanics and electrical, preferably in a pharmaceutical manufacturing setting; at least 1 year in supervisory or management role.

Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities:

• Proven leadership experience, with the ability to supervise and motivate a team.
• Knowledge of safety regulations, compliance standards, and risk assessment procedures.
• Expert knowledge of production equipment and facility’s support systems.
• Excellent problem-solving, organizational, and communication skills.
• Proficiency in maintenance management software (e.g., CMMS) and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Proficient with test equipment, data managing leading to databased decision making.
• Strong mathematical/analytical aptitude.
• Willingness to lead by example, fostering a shared culture of efficiency with importance on meeting project commitments with on-time completion.
• Ability to prioritize and multitask.

Physical Demands:

• Required to use hands to handle or feel objects, equipment, tools, computer controls and operational machinery.
• May be required to lift and/or move up to 50 lbs., stand, bend, kneel, crouch, sit, talk, hear, and walk for a long period.
• Specific vision abilities required include close vision, ability to focus.

Work Environment:

• Work environment in production operations facilities include close proximity to heavy machinery and pharmaceutical powders.
• Required to be present in the office to collaborate with executive management, department directors, peers, and supervisors on an as needed basis.
• Regular, ongoing travel throughout geographic areas on a continual basis as normal scope of role.
• Employee travel/work hours/schedule/location and/or shift are subject to change based on business needs and Management discretion.
• Regularly exposed to noise, dust and vibrations in a manufacturing environment; PPE may be required.
• Responsible for compliance with all rules and regulations pertaining to safety policies and for leading by example with the proper attitude toward safety and health, helping to ensure that all department operations are performed with the utmost regard for the safety and health for all personnel.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• Manage union and nonunion personnel

Personal Protective Equipment or Attire Required for Position:

• As needed.

Pay Range:

$80,000 - $100,000 per year