Manager, Maintenance

HELP US BRING THE GIFT OF HEALTH TO LIFE. Working at Pharmavite is an experience like no other. With a focus on complete nutrition for all, each endeavor is urgent and every day counts. You'll have the opportunity to work on the #1 selling national vitamin and supplement brand, NatureMade, as well as an exciting portfolio of other products that are shaping the future of the healthy living industry. Consumer‑driven innovation, high quality products and a promising portfolio, all driven by a team with a shared sense of purpose – that’s Pharmavite. Join us to bring the gift of health to life. This role is not available for any form of immigration sponsorship or support, including completion of the FormI‑983 training plan required for STEMOPT. Position Summary Leads the New Albany maintenance team with the objectives of safety, efficiency, and effective operation of machinery and systems in a cost‑effective and timely manner for the New Albany facility. Partners with manufacturing to ensure the value of the company’s capital assets are protected and enhanced while achieving a minimum of downtime. Drives increased reliability of equipment through effective Predictive and Preventive Maintenance programs. Responsibilities Achieves results and brings out the best in people by establishing job design and ensuring appropriate staffing to deliver the department’s strategic operating plan and short‑term objectives. Communicates department goals and objectives and cascades them to others, ensuring workload is distributed appropriately to achieve goals and objectives. Maintains two‑way dialogues with direct reports on work and results. Interprets and ensures that company policies and procedures are understood and consistently followed by others. Collaboratively creates development plans and coaches individuals in achieving them. Works within the people management systems in the Company to develop others (performance management, rewards, and selection process). Creates an energizing work environment that supports the Company’s high‑performance culture while ensuring an efficient and flexible organization. Responsible for all plant maintenance and operations, including overseeing the maintenance and continuous operation of all building systems such as fire/life safety, mechanical (HVAC, plumbing, controls), electrical (lighting, UPS, generators, primary switch gear), lighting and temperature controls systems, critical environments, and digital systems (fire alarm, duress, card access). Routinely inspects and evaluates facilities, infrastructure, and utility systems for liabilities related to equipment age/condition, operating cost, or potential failure. Prioritizes recommendations for facility upgrades and prepares justifications for resources to be included in the capital or operating budgets. Manages routine and preventive maintenance based on production requirements to minimize production disruptions, equipment failure, and downtime, and corrects any unsafe conditions. Manages maintenance and operation of the wastewater treatment system within the central utility plant. Manages, monitors, and approves operational budgets and expenditures for facilities and equipment maintenance and repairs; establishes good inventory practices for all Maintenance and Plant Services supplies, tools, spare parts, and outside services to ensure maximum efficiency. Responsible for MRO inventory and accomplishes work through a combination of self‑performance and contract management with outside vendors to obtain needed goods, services, and repairs that are reliable and cost‑effective. Assists Engineering and Operations personnel in recommending production/facilities improvements to enhance productivity and safety, and to meet cGMP’s. Identifies the maintenance objectives for the facility and establishes a plan that includes preventive, predictive, and reactive maintenance procedures. Ensures compliance with all regulatory laws and guidelines in the operation of the building’s infrastructure. Assists in the development of a Capital plan which includes planning for infrastructure upgrades, equipment replacements, and building modifications to maintain future capabilities. Maintains all infrastructure and compliance documentation for the buildings, including up‑to‑date building drawings and single‑lines, SOPs, and documentation mandated for maintaining regulatory compliance with Federal, State, and Local laws. Identifies and implements processes to reduce equipment downtime. Responsible for energy efficiency programs to reduce operational costs. Performs other related duties as assigned. Education Requires a Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering, Facilities Management, or equivalent in an engineering or technical area. Certification None. TPM certification preferred. Experience Requires ten or more years of related management experience with an emphasis in facilities and equipment maintenance, preferably in pharmaceuticals or the food industry. Knowledge / Skills / Abilities Competent knowledge of standard principles of routine, preventive, and predictive maintenance. Working knowledge of government regulations/code compliance, including OSHA, EPA, FDA, AQMD, NEC, NFPA101 Life Safety, and other relevant regulations and/or codes. Excellent oral and written communication skills and demonstrated customer service skills in dealing with internal customers. Demonstrated mechanical aptitude and proven ability to build high‑performing teams in maintenance or engineering. Working knowledge of building systems, including boilers, chillers, compressed air systems, dust collection, etc. Ability to respond 7 days a week, 24 hours a day. Experience in JDE maintenance software is highly desirable. Physical Requirements General manufacturing environment, ability to stand/walk for long periods of time; ability to move about a manufacturing plant, including roof inspections as required. Environment Exposure to disagreeable elements is moderate. Safety The incumbent must be able to perform this job safely without endangering the health or safety of themselves or others. Supervisory Responsibility Incumbent has direct supervisory responsibility for one to five employees. Our Offer Competitive compensation programs and standout benefits. Total rewards package including annual performance bonus, medical, dental, and vision benefits, 401(k) match, and other wellness benefits. National Target Base Pay Range: $100,000.00 - $166,000.00 . For candidates in California and the NewYork metro, the Target Base Pay Range is $110,000.00 - $184,000.00 . Pharmavite is an equal opportunity employer. We prohibit employment discrimination and harassment based on race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender, national origin, and any other basis protected by state and federal law. Pharmavite recruits, hires, employs, trains, promotes, and compensates individuals solely based on job‑related qualifications and abilities. Pharmavite also provides reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities or based on a sincerely held religious belief, in accordance with applicable laws. If you need to inquire about an accommodation to complete the application process, please email View email address on click.appcast.io. Disclaimer: The above information on this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications of employees assigned to this job. CALIFORNIA FAIR CHANCE ACT: Qualified Applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for Employment in accordance with the LosAngeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act. JOB ALERT FRAUD: We have become aware of scams from individuals, organizations, and internet sites claiming to represent Pharmavite in recruitment activities in return for disclosing financial information. Our hiring process does not include text‑based conversations or interviews and never requires payment or fees from job applicants. All of our career opportunities are regularly published and updated on Pharmavite.com’s Careers section. If you have already provided your personal information, please report it to your local authorities. 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