Facilities Operations Manager - GMP/Maintenance Lead

Catalent Pharma Solutions; Madison (WI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off & holidays

Medical, dental, vision benefits

Tuition reimbursement

8 holidays included

Job summary

Catalent Pharma Solutions in Madison, Wisconsin, seeks a Manager of Facilities to lead a maintenance team and drive reliable, compliant operations in a 100% onsite GMP environment. You will supervise 4–8 technicians, coordinate preventive and corrective work, and support deviations, investigations, and change controls.

Ideal candidates bring 5+ years in maintenance leadership, strong HVAC/electrical skills, and proven documentation and SOP-writing capabilities in a regulated setting.

Qualifications

• Journeyman-level training or certification in Electrical, Electronics, HVAC, or related trade with 5+ years experience.
• Associate Degree in Electrical, Electronics, or related field with 5+ years experience.
• Related Military Technical Training with 5 years electrical/electronics experience.
• 3–5 years of leadership or supervisory experience.
• Experience leading maintenance technicians or skilled trades personnel.
• Strong background in facility maintenance, HVAC troubleshooting and repair, and electrical troubleshooting.
• Familiarity with cGMP manufacturing environments.
• Mechanical and electrical aptitude.
• Experience writing and following procedures and standard operating procedures.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Detail-oriented with strong documentation skills.
• Ability to read, write, and speak English clearly.
• Ability to stand for up to 8 hours per day.
• Ability to work indoors and outdoors as business needs require.
• Frequent sitting, standing, walking, climbing stairs and ladders, reading, writing, speaking, listening, and computer use.
• Occasional bending, kneeling, crouching, reaching, and carrying materials.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds regularly and occasionally up to 80 pounds.
• Demonstrable leadership experience at Catalent (including internal leadership programs) may be considered in place of external experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support a team of 4–8 maintenance technicians, assigning daily work and priorities.
• Coordinate technician schedules, paid time off, and coverage.
• Train, coach, and conduct performance discussions and development activities.
• Schedule preventive maintenance and prioritize corrective maintenance work orders.
• Coordinate contractor activities and ensure maintenance tasks are completed on time and documented properly.
• Support technicians with complex equipment issues, including HVAC, electrical systems, and facility utilities.
• Serve as the escalation point for unresolved technical problems.
• Review maintenance records and ensure cGMP-compliant documentation.
• Support deviations, investigations, and change controls.
• Write and update standard operating procedures and maintenance procedures.
• Manage outside vendors and contractors, ensuring work quality and safety compliance.
• Recommend facility improvements and repairs to enhance safety, compliance, and efficiency.

Skills

Leadership

Documentation

Communication

English fluency

Mechanical/electrical aptitude

Procedures writing

Education

Journeyman-level training or certification in Electrical/Electronics/HVAC

Associate Degree in Electrical/Electronics or related field

Military technical training (electrical/electronics)

Leadership experience (3–5 years)

Job description

Catalent Pharma Solutions in Madison, Wisconsin, seeks a Manager of Facilities to lead a maintenance team and drive reliable, compliant operations in a 100% onsite GMP environment. You will supervise 4–8 technicians, coordinate preventive and corrective work, and support deviations, investigations, and change controls.

Ideal candidates bring 5+ years in maintenance leadership, strong HVAC/electrical skills, and proven documentation and SOP-writing capabilities in a regulated setting.