Maintenance Manager

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision benefits

Paid Time Off

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

Catalent Pharma Solutions in Manassas, VA is seeking a Maintenance Manager to lead a skilled maintenance crew and oversee preventive and predictive maintenance programs, ensuring equipment and facilities operate at peak efficiency. You will mentor your team, uphold safety standards, and drive continuous improvement.

This hands-on leadership role focuses on reducing downtime, optimizing production, and managing staffing and budgets to support quality and reliability at a state-of-the-art

Qualifications

• Associate degree or 5–10 years related experience.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and process improvement skills.
• Ability to lift 50 pounds and work in a physically demanding environment.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership and direct supervision to the maintenance crew.
• Create and oversee preventive and predictive maintenance programs.
• Schedule, train, and mentor the team for efficiency and safety.
• Oversee planning and execution of daily production activities and budget.

Skills

Leadership

Maintenance

Budgeting

Preventive maintenance

Troubleshooting

Education

Associate degree

Job description

About Site

Catalent's Manassas facility is a modern, state-of-the-art site dedicated to advanced biologics manufacturing. The location specializes in large-scale production of cell-based therapies and vaccines, supporting some of the most innovative treatments in the industry. Designed to meet the highest quality and regulatory standards, the site offers a collaborative environment where science and technology come together to deliver life-changing solutions for patients worldwide. With a strong focus on operational excellence and continuous improvement, the Manassas team plays a critical role in bringing complex biologic products to market efficiently and reliably. This is an exciting place to contribute to meaningful work in a dynamic and growing field.

Position Summary

We have an opportunity for a Maintenance Manager to join our team and lead a skilled maintenance crew. In this role, you will oversee preventive and predictive maintenance programs, ensuring equipment and facilities operate at peak efficiency. You will mentor and train your team, maintain safety standards, and manage maintenance operations to meet quality and productivity goals. This is a hands-on leadership position where your expertise will help drive operational excellence and continuous improvement.

Shift: M-F 8am-5pm Location: Manassas, VA 100% Onsite

The Role

• Provide leadership and direct supervision to the maintenance mechanic crew
• Create preventive and predictive maintenance programs to increase operational throughput
• Schedule, train, and mentor the team for maximum efficiency
• Ensure adequate staffing, direction, discipline, and corrective action
• Oversee planning and execution of daily production activities
• Manage operations to improve performance through continuous improvement and problem analysis
• Reduce unscheduled downtime, equipment stops, breakdowns, and process upsets
• Direct employees in proper safety procedures and eliminate avoidable accidents
• Facilitate project work and ensure successful implementation within set parameters
• Set up and oversee preventive/predictive maintenance programs
• Serve as Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) champion
• Manage production changeovers
• Maintain vendor performance records for evaluation and review
• Support and meet company Objectives, Goals, Strategies, and Measures (OGSM)
• Track, report, and post efficiency and reliability performance of each machine
• Participate in all required training to perform job responsibilities
• Manage maintenance budget and execute cost efficiency initiatives
• Other duties as assigned

The Candidate Minimum Requirements

• Associate degree or 5-10 years of related experience and/or training
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and process improvement skills
• Ability to prioritize and follow through to achieve results and meet deadlines
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to build trust, provide direction, and execute with excellence
• Solid foundation in interpersonal communication, including written, oral, presentation, listening, and facilitation skills
• Ability to facilitate change, foster innovation, and deliver results
• Ability to coordinate multiple priorities and develop effective solutions
• Knowledge of machinery operations and equipment
• Ability to lift 50 pounds
• Ability to lift 50 pounds The employee must be able to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Frequent standing, walking, reaching, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, and talking or hearing are required. Occasional sitting, climbing, balancing, and tasting or smelling are also required.
• Demonstrable leadership experience at Catalent (including but not limited to participation in Catalent-sponsored leadership programs such as NGGL, GOLD, LEAD Now, GM Excellence, and GROW) may be considered in place of external experience.

Why You Should Join Catalent

• Positive and fast-paced working environment focused on continuous improvement and innovation
• 152 hours of Paid Time Off plus 8 paid holidays
• Medical, dental, and vision benefits effective day one
• Tuition Reimbursement to help you finish your degree or earn a new one
• Employee engagement activities such as potlucks, cookouts, and monthly birthday recognitions
• Employee Resource Groups promoting Diversity and Inclusion
• Environmentally friendly initiatives and community engagement programs
• Defined career path with annual performance reviews and growth opportunities
• WellHub program to support physical and mental wellness
• Perkspot discounts from over 900 merchants across various categories

Catalent offers rewarding opportunities to further your career! Join the global drug development and delivery leader and help us bring over 7,000 life-saving and life-enhancing products to patients around the world. Catalent is an exciting and growing international company where employees work directly with pharma, biopharma and consumer health companies of all sizes to advance new medicines from early development to clinical trials and to the market. Catalent produces more than 70 billion doses per year, and each one will be used by someone who is counting on us. Join us in making a difference. personal initiative. dynamic pace. meaningful work. Visit Catalent Careers to explore career opportunities.

Catalent is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and veterans.

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Catalent, Inc. is a leading global contract development and manufacturing organization (CDMO) whose mission is to develop, manufacture, and supply products that help people live better and healthier lives. Catalent is dedicated to delivering unparalleled service to pharma, biotech, and consumer health customers, supporting product development, launch, and full life-cycle supply. With time-tested experience in development sciences, delivery technologies, and multi-modality manufacturing, Catalent supports the acceleration of development programs and the launch of more than a hundred new products every year. Powered by thousands of scientists and technicians and the latest technology platforms at more than 40 global sites, Catalent supplies billions of doses of life-enhancing and life-saving treatments for patients annually.