Maintenance and Shutdown Planner

ferring; Parsippany-Troy Hills (NJ); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Ferring seeks a Maintenance and Shutdown Planner in Parsippany, NJ to lead end-to-end shutdown activities, coordinate across Maintenance, Validation, Quality and Operations, and ensure safety and regulatory compliance. You will develop and track shutdown schedules using Microsoft Project, maintain action lists, and drive timely execution.

The role requires a Bachelor's in engineering, 5+ years in an FDA-regulated environment, and strong project management, communication, and leadership skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent in engineering.
• Minimum five years in an FDA-regulated environment.
• Strong project management and documentation skills.
• Solid knowledge of cGMP principles and compliance.
• Proficient with Word, Excel; SAP experience a plus.

Responsibilities

• Own end-to-end shutdown planning and accountability at the site.
• Coordinate with Maintenance, Validation, Quality and Operations teams.
• Develop shutdown schedules using Microsoft Project or similar tool.
• Create and manage a shutdown planning action list with timely execution.
• Engage stakeholders including Maintenance and Production Leaders.
• Ensure safety, regulatory compliance and timely documentation.

Skills

Project management

cGMP knowledge

SAP experience

Microsoft Project

Microsoft Excel

Communication skills

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Tools

Microsoft Project

SAP

Job description

Job Description

As a privately-owned, biopharmaceutical company, Ferring pioneers and delivers life-changing therapies that help people build families and live better lives. Our independence helps us cultivate an entrepreneurial spirit and long-term perspective that enables us to achieve growth and scale, while remaining agile and true to our 'people first' philosophy. Built on a 70-year plus commitment to science and research, Ferring is relentless in its pursuit of science that drives powerful discoveries and therapies to help people build families, stay healthy, and stand up to the world's oldest enemy: disease.

As the Maintenance and Shutdown Planner, you will oversee facility-related activities and projects during shutdowns, ensuring safety, budget compliance, and timeliness. They coordinate planning, scheduling, and vendor activities across departments, monitoring maintenance, validation, and quality tasks to address any issues promptly. Additionally, they conduct compliance and safety audits and ensure timely documentation, all while adhering to department goals, policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements.

With Ferring, you will be joining a recognized leader, identified as one of \"The World's Most Innovative Companies\" by Fast Company, and honored by Fortune with inclusion on its \"Change the World List,\" for addressing society's unmet needs. Ferring US is also Great Places to Work® Certified, distinguishing it as one of the best companies to work for in the country.

Responsibilities

• Takes full ownership of the end-to-end process, ensuring execution and accountability across at every stage.
• Ensures that all relevant staff and departments are informed of construction and maintenance activities, maintaining clear communication regarding the status of utility shutdowns.
• Collaborates with the Maintenance Leadership Team, Validation, Quality, and Operations to develop a comprehensive shutdown schedule using Microsoft Project or similar software, enabling thorough tracking of outages, documentation execution, and shutdown closeout activities.
• Creates and oversees a shutdown planning action list, ensuring its timely execution.
• Manages relationships effectively with key stakeholders, including Maintenance and Production Team Leaders, Reliability Coordinators, and Operations Leadership.
• Identifies and recommends opportunities for improvement.
• Ensures compliance with safety, environmental, and purchasing policies, guidelines, and procedures.
• Evaluates and challenges the asset planning and coordination strategy before and during shutdowns.
• Drives a culture change within the plant to establish...
• Establishes preparatory work required before scheduled equipment downtime.
• Chairs the daily shutdown planning coordination meeting.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent level of experience, preferably in engineering.
• Minimum of five (5) years of experience in an FDA-regulated environment.
• Demonstrated strong project management skills.
• Comprehensive background in cGMP principles and concepts.
• Proficient computer skills, including Microsoft Word, Excel, and general familiarity with Windows. SAP experience is a plus.
• Expert understanding of regulations governing supported processes and systems.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills to interact with team members at all levels, vendors, and departmental stakeholders involved in the shutdown process.
• Highly self-motivated and detail-oriented, with a keen attention to detail.
• Capacity to quickly identify and address issues that arise during shutdown activities, making timely decisions to ensure the smooth progression of the shutdown process.
• Strong leadership abilities with a high level of personal and departmental accountability and responsibility.
• Capable of working independently and collaboratively with cross-functional teams.
• Ability to make informed decisions regarding quality and compliance-related matters with minimal oversight.
• Strong organizational skills to coordinate and prioritize tasks effectively, manage multiple responsibilities, and ensure that shutdown activities stay on schedule.
• Ability to remain focused under pressure, especially during critical phases of the shutdown process where unexpected challenges may arise.
• Customer-oriented mindset with a commitment to quality.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to move around the manufacturing facility to oversee shutdown activities, inspect equipment, and communicate with team members.
• Ability to work long hours and potentially irregular shifts during shutdown periods, which may involve extended periods of standing, walking, and physical activity.
• Adherence to personal protective equipment (PPE) requirements.

Location

Role will be in Parsippany, NJ.

Ferring + you

At Ferring, we offer competitive total compensation along with an exceptional range of flexible benefits, personal support and tailored learning and development opportunities all designed to help you realize your full potential bot