Maintenance Manager

Carda Life Sciences; United States; On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Carda Life Sciences is seeking a Maintenance Manager to oversee maintenance operations in Southern NJ. The role requires managing a multi-shift maintenance crew, ensuring operational excellence, and compliance with cGMP and safety standards.

Qualified candidates will possess a B.S. in engineering, extensive experience, and proven leadership skills. The position offers a unique opportunity to contribute to the success of a leading manufacturer.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in maintenance or facilities management.
• Previous supervisory experience required.
• Pharmaceutical experience highly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage activities of the maintenance crew and delegate work.
• Implement plant maintenance program with emphasis on planning.
• Ensure compliance with internal and external regulations.

Skills

Preventive maintenance

Leadership

Problem solving

Lean Manufacturing

Communication skills

Education

B.S. degree in engineering

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

SAP

Job description

Company Description

A dynamic opportunity exists with a well known manufacturer in the Southern NJ area. The company is coming off one of its best years ever and is poised for an even better year for 2011. Do I have your attention yet?

Job Description

The Maintenance Manager is a member of the Engineering team and has full accountability for all maintenance activities. This position is responsible for organizing the maintenance processes in a manner that will directly impact efficiency, cost management, quality, safety, customer satisfaction, and work system improvement.

• Maintain a preventive maintenance program for all production machinery to enhance production and decrease repair and maintenance costs.
• Train and coach maintenance personnel to increase skill levels within the department and improve equipment reliability.
• Effective planning and purchasing.
• Focus on reaching operational excellence.
• Further develop and maintain metrology expertise.

Key performance measures will include safety, customer satisfaction metrics such as on‑time delivery, waste reduction, and spare parts inventory.

Job Responsibilities:

• Manage activities of the multi‑shift maintenance crew, delegate maintenance work to ensure timely completion.
• Inspire high performance through effective goal setting and performance measurement.
• Initiate, implement and manage the plant maintenance program based on good manufacturing practices with an emphasis on planning/scheduling, calibration and preventive/predictive maintenance.
• Communicate regularly with all maintenance staff, both individually and as a group, to ensure good two‑way communication concerning maintenance issues.
• Manage and report on key metrics used to monitor progress to strategic plans and overall performance.
• Train and coach maintenance technicians to troubleshoot and problem-solve. Schedule training to improve maintenance repair performance.
• Monitor use and maintain inventories of spare parts, maintenance supplies and equipment. Establish optimal spares inventory levels to ensure effective maintenance operation.
• Ensure compliance with all internal and external regulations including but not limited to cGMP, safety, SOPs, Quality System policies, etc.
• Monitor and control the costs associated with the Maintenance Department to reduce costs from previous years.
• Ensure maintenance contractor compliance with plant safety and GMP requirements.
• Participate as a member of engineering project teams regarding all areas of maintenance.

Qualifications

• B.S. degree in engineering required.
• 8+ years of experience in a maintenance or facilities department with a history of increasing responsibilities and demonstrated leadership.
• Previous supervisory experience required.
• Experience in a manufacturing environment utilizing TQM, ISO, Lean Manufacturing, and/or Six Sigma is preferred. Must exhibit technical knowledge of the concepts.
• Solid understanding of maintenance systems to include metrology and preventative/predictive maintenance.
• Computer systems knowledge including experience with Microsoft Office suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook), RS Logics. PLC programming, SAP a plus.
• Pharmaceutical experience is highly preferred.
• Ability to motivate, train and delegate responsibility.
• Demonstrate thorough understanding of mechanical and electrical problems.
• Resourceful problem solver with proven ability to bring quick resolution to challenging situations.
• Team player with ability to build lasting productive business relationships with hourly associates, management, and peers.
• Demonstrated ability to initiate and manage positive change.
• Proven project and time management skills.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills with the ability to effectively communicate with all levels of the organization.
• Willingness to work hard, contribute to the success of the organization, learn new management and engineering techniques, and develop your career.
• Organization design, LEAN and business planning skills.
• Proven record of self‑improvement and team development.

Additional Information

We look forward to receiving your application! All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines. For confidential consideration please email your resume to [emailprotected].