Equipment Maintenance and Utilities Manager

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The opportunity

This position is responsible for the leading team and its activities supporting production equipment, calibration/metrology and utilities maintenance, specifically in troubleshooting complex systems, resolving the issues, identifying root causes of repeat issues and identifying opportunities for increasing equipment uptime, efficiency and throughput. The position ensures technicians have the tools, resources and training needed to support plant operations in compliance with all regulatory requirements, company policies and site procedures. 

How you’ll spend your day

All areas of responsibility listed below are essential to the satisfactory performance of this position by any incumbents with reasonable accommodation if necessary. Any non-essential functions are assumed to be included in other related duties or assignments. 

•    Responsible and accountable for the daily management and development of direct reports.
•    Responsible for overseeing scheduled and unscheduled equipment maintenance needs to ensure that downtime is minimal. 
•    Responsible for managing and reporting site metrics related to equipment and utilities.
•    Responsible for providing technical expertise and hands-on machine intervention and project support as needed. 
•    Responsible for evaluating work in progress and resolving production, quality, equipment and other issues by working with appropriate departments and making real time decisions in response to unexpected events.
•    Responsible for writing, reviewing and/or approving Standard Operating Procedures, Work Instructions, etc. required to operate in appropriate area.
•    Responsible for leading and assisting with investigations into anomalies and results that do not meet expected results.
•    Responsible for developing equipment service and project timelines based on input from end users as well as suppliers, then manages work and projects to meet established schedules.
•    Responsible for soliciting and evaluating proposals from equipment vendors for equipment parts and service. 
•    Responsible for working with relevant stakeholders/departments to maintain an equipment reliability program.
•    Responsible for investigating equipment performance and determining solutions. 
•    Responsible for supporting the qualification of new and modified equipment.
•    Responsible for troubleshooting machine controls, electrical, mechanical, pneumatic, and hydraulic systems.
•    Responsible for completing training requirements and maintaining compliance with all assignments.   
•    Responsible for maintaining work areas and performing job functions in a safe and efficient manner in accordance with company policies and procedures, Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP’s) and Standard Operating Procedures (SOP’s).
•    Responsible for performing additional related duties as assigned.

Your experience and qualifications

Any equivalent combination of education, training and/or experience that fulfills the requirements of the position will be considered. 

Education/Certification/Experience:
•    Bachelor’s degree with a minimum of 7 years relevant progressive experience in mechanical maintenance and/or applied engineering.
•    Requires a minimum of 3 years’ supervisory/management experience.
•    Requires experience with and understanding of equipment controls, troubleshooting of machine systems and the installation and ongoing support of production equipment.
•    Experience in a manufacturing environment within pharmaceutical, medical device or nutraceutical industries is preferred.

Skills/Knowledge/Abilities:
•    Ability to interact positively, collaborate with subordinates, co-workers and management to motivate, influence, and lead others with or without direct supervisor authority.
•    Computer proficiency with comprehensive working knowledge of MS Office products and systems such as EAM, SAP, Oracle, TrackWise and other computer relational databases.
•    Detail oriented with ability analyze information, create metrics and articulate the link to business needs/objectives.
•    Ability to work in a team environment through conflict resolution and negotiations.
•    Self-directed with ability to organize and prioritize work. 
•    Communicate effectively with strong written and oral communication and technical writing skills.
•    Knowledge of manufacturing processes, equipment procedures and systems.
•    Knowledge of electrical, mechanical and pneumatic control systems.
•    Knowledge of engineering practices and applications.
•    Project management skills.

Problem Solving:
•    Proactively works on problems of a moderate to complex scope where evaluation of contributing factors requires the analysis of situations or data and an in-depth knowledge and evaluation of various known and unknown factors.
•    Seeks out all resources when selecting methods and techniques for obtaining results.
•    Acts independently and proactively to recommend and administer methods and procedures for problem resolution.

Enjoy a more rewarding choice

We offer a competitive benefits package, including: 

Comprehensive Health Insurance: Medical, Dental, Vision, and Prescription coverage starting on the first day of employment, providing the employee enrolls. 

Retirement Savings: 401(k) with employer match, up to 6% and an annual 3.75% Defined Contribution to the 401k plan. 

Time Off: Paid Time Off including vacation, sick/safe time, caretaker time and holidays. 

Life and Disability Protection: Company paid Life and Disability insurance. 

Additional benefits include, but are not limited to, Employee Assistance Program, Employee Stock Purchase Plan, Tuition Assistance, Flexible Spending Accounts, Health Savings Account, Life Style Spending Account, Volunteer Time Off, Paid Parental Leave, if eligible , Family Building Benefits, Virtual Physical Therapy, Accident, Critical Illness and Hospital Indemnity Insurances, Identity Theft Protection, Legal Plan, Voluntary Life Insurance and Long Term Disability and more.  

The total compensation may also include restricted stock units and discretionary awards, depending on the position offered. Details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided if an employee receives an offer of employment.   

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