Maintenance Manager

Job Description

Job Description

The Maintenance Manager is responsible for overseeing all maintenance activities within a pharmaceutical manufacturing facility. This includes ensuring that equipment, utilities, and building systems operate safely, reliably, and in compliance with cGMP, FDA, OSHA, and internal company standards. The role leads a team of maintenance technicians and manages preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance programs to minimize downtime and support continuous production.

Department: Engineering / Facilities / Operations

Compensation: $100,000 – $120,000 per year

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee daily maintenance activities for production equipment, utilities, and facility systems
• Develop and execute preventive and predictive maintenance programs
• Respond quickly to equipment breakdowns to minimize production downtime
• Manage calibration schedules for critical equipment and instruments
• Ensure all maintenance work complies with cGMP, FDA, OSHA, and internal quality standards
• Maintain accurate maintenance records, logs, and documentation for audits
• Support internal and external regulatory inspections
• Supervise, train, and develop maintenance technicians and support staff
• Schedule and assign work orders and on-call coverage
• Analyze equipment performance and implement reliability improvements
• Lead root cause analysis for recurring equipment failures
• Work closely with engineering and production teams to improve uptime and efficiency
• Manage external contractors and service providers
• Oversee spare parts inventory and procurement
• Evaluate vendor performance and service quality
• Enforce workplace safety policies and procedures
• Conduct safety inspections and ensure corrective actions are completed

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Industrial Maintenance, Mechanical Engineering, or related field preferred
• 5–10 years of maintenance experience in a manufacturing environment (pharmaceutical, biotech, food, or medical device preferred)
• 3+ years in a supervisory or managerial role
• Experience in a cGMP-regulated environment strongly preferred
• Strong knowledge of mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic systems
• Experience with HVAC, cleanroom systems, boilers, and utilities
• Familiarity with CMMS (Computerized Maintenance Management Systems)
• Understanding of calibration, validation, and regulatory documentation

Work Environment

• Manufacturing facility with exposure to machinery and controlled environments
• May require occasional off-hours or weekend availability for emergencies or shutdowns
• Requires adherence to safety protocols and cleanroom procedures where applicable