Lead, Facilities Maintenance - 1st Shift

Shiseido Company, Limited; East Windsor Township (NJ); On-site; USD 43,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Life and Disability Insurance

Paid Volunteer Days

Paid Company Holidays

401K with 6% Company Match

Internal & International Mobility

Product Discounts & Annual Gratis

Employee Led Affinity Groups

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

Shiseido Americas in East Windsor, NJ seeks a Lead, Facilities Maintenance (1st Shift) to oversee preventive maintenance, repairs, and operation of site facilities and utility systems including boilers, chillers, and HVAC.

The role requires at least 7 years in a cGMP manufacturing environment; trade school certification or equivalent experience; and preferred boiler and wastewater licenses or willingness to obtain within stated timelines. Strong Excel and MS Office skills are expected.

Qualifications

• Minimum 7 years in a cGMP manufacturing environment (cosmetics/pharma/food/bev/fragrance).
• Trade school certification or equivalent experience.
• Preferred boiler license (High-Pressure Black Seal) or willingness to obtain within 6 months.
• Preferred Wastewater N1 or higher license or willingness to obtain within 12 months.
• Preferred CFC Universal Refrigerant License and HVAC certification.

Responsibilities

• Oversee facilities installations, preventive maintenance, and repairs for East Windsor site and utility systems per SOPs and safety principles.
• Document work orders in CMMS and identify gaps or corrective actions.
• Coordinate daily project-related work with outside contractors as needed.
• Communicate with plant customers/department reps to ensure GMP/cGMP compliance.
• Report progress to Senior Manager, Facilities and cascade assignments to team.

Skills

cGMP manufacturing

HVAC systems

PLC and automation

BMS/Carier i-Vu

Troubleshooting chillers

Microsoft Excel

Time management

Education

Trade school certification or equivalent experience

Tools

Carrier i-Vu

Building management software

Job description

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Lead, Facilities Maintenance - 1st Shift

Date: Aug 3, 2026

Location: East Windsor

Your Dreams, Our Future.

Join the dynamic and diverse team at Shiseido Americas, a subsidiary of the world-renowned Shiseido Company Limited. Be a part of a portfolio of prestige beauty brands which includes Clé de Peau Beauté, Drunk Elephant, Dr. Dennis Gross Skincare, NARS, SHISEIDO and several prestige fragrance brands including Issey Miyake, Narciso Rodriguez and Tory Burch. At Shiseido Americas we value and celebrate human diversity, with a rich tapestry of employees from all backgrounds and experiences.

Headquartered in New York City with US offices and facilities located in New Jersey, Ohio, Texas and Florida, Shiseido Americas employs over 2,000 individuals in the US, Canada, and Latin America. Shiseido Americas is a hub of talent and innovation. Be inspired by the array of skills, knowledge, and integrity of your colleagues, and join our driving force as Shiseido continues its pursuit of beauty innovations for a better world.

At Shiseido Americas, we focus on our people. We strive to foster a collaborative workplace culture where creative thinking, inclusivity and unique diverse perspectives are celebrated in order to drive success for both our employees and the company as a whole. By prioritizing our team and promoting an open-minded environment, we push the boundaries of what's possible and bring new ideas to life.

JOB SUMMARY

The Lead, Facilities Maintenance oversees and performs preventive maintenance, corrective repairs, operation, and monitoring of site facilities, utility equipment, and related systems. This includes, but is not limited to, boilers, air handling units, DI/RO water systems, chillers, piping, vacuum systems, pneumatics, wastewater treatment plant equipment, electrical systems, and air compressors.

WHAT YOU WILL DO

• You will oversee and perform facilities installations, preventive maintenance, and repairs for Shiseido Americas East Windsor facilities and utility equipment systems, ensuring all work follows standard work instructions and Shiseido Americas safety principles.
• You will use your skills, tools, and materials to support facilities maintenance objectives and provide timely updates to the Senior Manager, Facilities on job progress.
• You will communicate with plant customers/department representatives as needed to ensure standard operating procedures (SOP), good manufacturing practices (GMP), and current good manufacturing practices (cGMP) procedures are followed correctly.
• You will create and enter completed work orders into the computerized maintenance management system and identify any gaps or corrective actions needed.
• You will receive directions and assignments from the Sr. Manager, Facilities and help cascade assignments to the Facilities team as needed.
• You will assist with coordinating daily project-related work involving outside contractors.

WHO YOU ARE

• You are experienced, with at least 7 years of prior work in a cGMP manufacturing environment such as cosmetics, pharmaceuticals, food and beverage, or fragrance.
• You are certified through trade school or have an equivalent experience background.
• You are licensed with a High-Pressure Black Seal Boiler license, preferred, or are willing to obtain certification within 6 months of hire.
• You are licensed with a Wastewater N1 or higher license, preferred, or are willing to obtain certification within 12 months of hire.
• You are certified with a CFC Universal Refrigerant License and HVAC Certification, preferred.
• You are able to operate building management software, with Carrier i-Vu experience preferred.
• You are skilled and experienced in operating and maintaining facilities equipment.
• You are experienced in using equipment and tools including, but not limited to, welders, pipe sweating, soldering, HVAC testing, charging, and evacuation.
• You are comfortable using basic computer applications, including Microsoft Excel.
• You are effective at managing your time, work schedules, events, programs, and other activities with minimal supervision while maintaining high-quality craftsmanship.
• You are able to communicate information and ideas clearly and effectively.
• You are accomplished in troubleshooting and repairing chillers, air handlers, building automation systems, pneumatics, hydraulics, PLCs, vacuum systems, and electrical systems.
• You are committed to maintaining and expanding your technical knowledge.
• You are able to read and write in English.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

The physical requirements below describe activities that may be needed to successfully perform this job. These requirements are provided to help applicants understand the typical physical expectations of the role. Reasonable accommodations may be available to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Physical Activity

Frequency

Standing

1/3 to 2/3

Walking

Over 2/3

Under 1/3

Using hands to handle tools, equipment, or materials

Over 2/3

Climbing or balancing

1/3 to 2/3

Reaching with hands and arms

1/3 to 2/3

Stooping, kneeling, crouching, or crawling

Over 2/3

Lifting/Carrying Requirement

Frequency

Lift/carry up to 10 pounds

1/3 to 2/3

Lift/carry up to 25 pounds

1/3 to 2/3

Lift/carry up to 50 pounds

1/3 to 2/3

Lift/carry up to 100 pounds

Under 1/3

Your Dreams. Our Future.

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You may be asked to perform other duties needed to help drive to our vision, fulfill our mission and abide by our organization’s values.

What We Can Offer You

At Shiseido Americas, our pride extends beyond our rich legacy to our passionate and talented team that brings it to life every day. We recognize that without our people, innovation would not be possible. That's why we go above and beyond with our comprehensive benefits program to recognize our employees. With an array of options designed to give our employees peace of mind, our perks & benefits program is more than just a perk – it's an investment in our people's futures. Whether you're looking for comprehensive health coverage, retirement savings, or paid time off, our benefits have you covered! Check out a list of our Benefits and Perks offerings:

• Life and Disability Insurance
• Paid Volunteer Days
• Paid Company Holidays
• 401K with 6% Company Match
• Internal & International Mobility
• Product Discounts & Annual Gratis
• Employee Led Affinity Groups
• Tuition Reimbursement

Shiseido is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender identity, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic information or any other classification protected by Federal, State or Local law

Salary (Min-Max): $31 - $40

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