BFS Equipment Maintenance Lead

NEPHRON SC, LLC; West Columbia (SC); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

NEPHRON SC, LLC is seeking a BFS Maintenance Manager to lead maintenance for BFS equipment in a sterile pharmaceutical manufacturing environment. You will maximise equipment availability, ensure CGMP compliance, and guide a skilled maintenance team across multiple BFS platforms.

Contribute to long-range maintenance planning, drive continuous improvement, and collaborate with Engineering, QA, and Production to support changeovers, validations, and startup activities while maintaining a safe,

Qualifications

• Advanced understanding of BFS systems, cleanroom requirements, and aseptic manufacturing practices.
• Strong foundation in mechanical and electrical systems, PLCs, power transmission, and instrumentation.
• Familiarity with Lean Manufacturing, reliability-centered maintenance, and Six Sigma principles.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage daily, preventive, and predictive maintenance for BFS equipment.
• Develop long-term strategies for overhaul planning, equipment upgrades, and system improvements.
• Monitor and optimize performance of pneumatics, hydraulics, servo motors, vacuum, and compressed air systems.
• Ensure readiness and compliance of BFS systems for changeovers, revalidations, and production start-ups.
• Provide hands-on leadership and technical support to BFS Maintenance Technicians.
• Develop, implement, and maintain a structured technician training program; serve as SME for onboarding.
• Manage staffing levels, scheduling, performance reviews, coaching, and corrective action.
• Create a culture of accountability, teamwork, and safety awareness.
• Serve as primary maintenance liaison to Production, QA, and Engineering functions.

Skills

BFS systems knowledge

Cleanroom & aseptic

Mechanical & electrical

PLC concepts

Lean Six Sigma principles

Education

Associate’s degree or higher in Mechanical, Electrical, or Industrial Engineering

Tools

Rommelag BFS platforms

Bosch NTY

Wilco HVLD

Mettler Toledo

Job description

NEPHRON SC, LLC is seeking a BFS Maintenance Manager to lead maintenance for BFS equipment in a sterile pharmaceutical manufacturing environment. You will maximise equipment availability, ensure CGMP compliance, and guide a skilled maintenance team across multiple BFS platforms.

Contribute to long-range maintenance planning, drive continuous improvement, and collaborate with Engineering, QA, and Production to support changeovers, validations, and startup activities while maintaining a safe,