Manager, Maintenance

Pharmavite; New Albany (OH); On-site; USD 100,000 - 166,000; Full time

Job summary

Pharmavite in New Albany, OH seeks a seasoned Facilities Maintenance Manager to lead safety-focused maintenance of plant machinery and systems. You will partner with manufacturing to protect capital assets and minimize downtime while driving reliability through predictive and preventive programs.

The role requires a strong background in mechanical or electrical engineering, a engineering degree, and 10+ years managing facilities maintenance in pharma-like environments.

Qualifications

• Requires 10+ years in facilities/equipment maintenance management, preferably in pharma or food industry.
• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering or Facilities Management.
• Strong knowledge of OSHA, EPA, FDA regulations and compliance.

Responsibilities

• Oversee plant maintenance and operation of building systems (HVAC, electrical, lighting, fire/life safety).
• Develop staffing plans and ensure departmental goals are achieved.
• Manage budgets, inventory, and external vendors for maintenance services.
• Drive energy efficiency and capital planning for infrastructure upgrades.
• Ensure regulatory compliance and safe operation of facilities.

Skills

Maintenance leadership

Regulatory compliance

Team building

Budget management

Communication skills

Problem solving

JDE familiarity

Education

Engineering degree

Facilities management background

Tools

JDE maintenance software

Job description

HELP US BRING THE GIFT OF HEALTH TO LIFE.

Working at Pharmavite is an experience like no other. With a focus on complete nutrition for all, each endeavor is urgent and every day counts. You’ll have the opportunity to work on the #1 selling national vitamin and supplement brand, Nature Made, as well as an exciting portfolio of other products that are shaping the future of the healthy living industry. Consumer-driven innovation, high quality products and a promising portfolio, all driven by a team with a shared sense of purpose – that’s Pharmavite. Join us to bring the gift of health to life.

This role is not available for any form of immigration sponsorship or support, including completion of the Form I-983 training plan required for STEM OPT.

Position Summary

Leads the New Albany maintenance team with the objectives of safety, efficiency, and effective operation of machinery and systems in a cost-effective and timely manner for the New Albany facility. Partners with manufacturing to ensure the value of the company’s capital assets are protected and enhanced while achieving a minimum of downtime. Drives increased reliability of equipment through effective Predictive and Preventive Maintenance programs.

Responsibilities

• Achieves results and brings out the best in people by:
  • Establishing job design and ensuring appropriate staffing to deliver the department’s strategic operating plan and short-term objectives.
  • Communicating department goals and objectives and cascading them to others, ensuring workload is distributed appropriately to achieve goals and objectives.
  • Maintaining two-way dialogues with direct reports on work and results.
  • Interpreting and ensuring that company policies and procedures are understood and consistently followed by others.
  • Collaboratively creating development plans and coaching individuals in achieving them.
  • Working within the people management systems in the Company to develop others (performance management, rewards, and selection process).
  • Creating an energizing work environment that supports the Company’s high-performance culture while ensuring an efficient and flexible organization.
• Responsible for all plant maintenance and operations, including overseeing the maintenance and continuous operation of all building systems, including: fire/life safety, mechanical (HVAC, plumbing, controls), electrical (lighting, UPS, generators, primary switch gear), lighting and temperature controls systems, critical environments, and digital systems (fire alarm, duress, card access).
• Routinely inspects and evaluates facilities, infrastructure, and utility systems for liabilities related to equipment age/condition, operating cost, or potential failure. Prioritizes recommendations for facility upgrades and prepares justifications for resources to be included in the capital or operating budgets.
• Manages routine and preventative maintenance based on production requirements to minimize production disruptions, equipment failure, and downtime, and corrects any unsafe conditions.
• Manages maintenance and operation of the wastewater treatment system within the central utility plant.
• Manages, monitors, and approves operational budgets and expenditures for facilities and equipment maintenance and repairs; establishes good inventory practices for all Maintenance and Plant Services supplies, tools, spare parts, and outside services to ensure the plant operates at maximum efficiency. Responsible for MRO inventory.
• Accomplishes work through a combination of self-performance and contract management with outside vendors to obtain needed goods, services, and repairs that are reliable and cost-effective.
• Assists Engineering and Operations personnel in recommending production/facilities improvements to enhance productivity and safety, and to meet cGMP’s.
• Identifies the maintenance objectives for the facility and establishes a plan that includes preventive, predictive, and reactive maintenance procedures.
• Ensures compliance with all regulatory laws and guidelines in the operation of the buildings’ infrastructure.
• Assists in the development of a Capital plan which includes planning for infrastructure upgrades, equipment replacements, and building modifications to ensure the buildings’ future capabilities are maintained.
• Maintains all infrastructure and compliance documentation for the buildings, including up-to-date building drawings and single-lines, SOPs, as well as documentation mandated for the purpose of maintaining regulatory compliance with Federal, State, and Local laws.
• Identifies and implements processes to reduce equipment downtime.
• Responsible for energy efficiency programs to reduce operational costs.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Education

• Requires a Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering,
• Facilities Management, or equivalent in an engineering or technical area.

Certification

• None. TPM certification preferred.

Experience

• Requires ten or more years of related management experience with an emphasis in facilities and equipment maintenance, preferably in pharmaceuticals or the food industry.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

• Competent knowledge of standard principles of routine, preventative, and predictive maintenance.
• Working knowledge of government regulations/code compliance, including OSHA, EPA, FDA, AQMD, NEC, NFPA 101 Life Safety, and other relevant regulations and/or codes.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills and demonstrated customer service skills in dealing with internal customers.
• Demonstrated mechanical aptitude and proven ability to build high-performing teams in maintenance or engineering.
• Working knowledge of building systems, including boilers, chillers, compressed air systems, dust collection, etc.
• Ability to respond 7 days a week, 24 hours a day.
• Experience in JDE maintenance software is highly desirable.

Physical Requirements

• General manufacturing environment, ability to stand/walk for long periods of time.
• Ability to move about a manufacturing plant, including roof inspections as required.

Environment

• Exposure to disagreeable elements is moderate.

Safety

• The incumbent must be able to perform this job safely without endangering the health or safety of themselves or others.

Supervisory Responsibility

• Incumbent has direct supervisory responsibility for one to five employees.

OUR OFFER

Here, career paths aren’t predefined, and bureaucratic limitations don’t exist – you have the opportunity to grow, learn from industry pioneers, and develop the way you want to. Pharmavite is investing more in the development of our team – to help us deliver on our purpose and help you achieve your career aspirations. Our environment is geared to fuel curiosity, encourage experimentation, and generate learning as this is the way we develop ourselves and our organization.

Pharmavite is committed to meeting the needs of our employees and their families with a Total Rewards package that’s as comprehensive as the vitamins and supplements we deliver to consumers. With competitive compensation programs and standout benefits, we provide employees with optimal health and well-being – as well as peace of mind. These rewards – plus our new recognition program – ensure employees feel supported both at work and home.

National Target Base Pay Range: $100,000.00 - $166,000.00

The salary range for this position is based on national standards. For candidates in California and the New York metro, the Target Base Pay Range is $110,000.00 - $184,000.00, to reflect the cost of living and market conditions in those areas.

Actual compensation will take into account a wide range of factors that are unique to each candidate, including but not limited to geographic location, education, experience, qualifications, and job-related skills. It is not typical for an individual to be hired above the midpoint of the range for their role, and compensation decisions depend on the facts and circumstances of each case. This information is provided to applicants in accordance with state and local laws.

Base pay is only one component of our total rewards offerings, and we will take the full offering into consideration when presenting an offer of employment. Our total rewards package for this position may also include an annual performance bonus, Medical, dental, and vision benefits, 401(k) match, and other wellness benefits.

Pharmavite is an equal opportunity employer. Weprohibit employment discrimination and harassment based on race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender, national origin, and any other basis protected by state and federal law. Pharmaviterecruits, hires, employs, trains, promotes, and compensatesindividuals solely based on job-related qualifications and abilities.

Disclaimer

The above information on this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications of employees assigned to this job.

CALIFORNIA FAIR CHANCE ACT

Qualified Applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for Employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.

DISCLOSURE

Any misrepresentations or false statements during the application process, including regarding U.S. work authorization and/or the need for immigration sponsorship or support, may result in the rejection of candidacy or the termination of employment.