Manager, Maintenance

Curia; Springfield (MO); On-site; USD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous benefit options

Paid training and vacation

Education reimbursement

401k program with matching contributions

Job summary

Curia in Springfield, MO is seeking a Manager for Maintenance to lead the maintenance and utilities functions of our pharmaceutical manufacturing facility. This role requires a minimum of 10 years' direct maintenance experience and strong leadership skills.

The ideal candidate will oversee repairs, optimize maintenance programs, and foster team development. Curia offers generous benefits and is committed to quality and safety in a regulated environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years of direct maintenance experience.
• Experience in leadership of an industrial facility.
• Strong leadership skills with ability to inspire teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead maintenance and utilities functions for a pharmaceutical facility.
• Oversee repair and maintenance activities, ensuring compliance with regulations.
• Drive optimization of preventive and predictive maintenance programs.

Skills

Leadership

Preventive maintenance

Communication

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering or industrial technology

Tools

Computer Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS)

SAP

Job description

Manager, Maintenance – Springfield, MO

Build your future at Curia, where our work has the power to save lives. Curia is a global contract development and manufacturing organization (CDMO) with over 30 years of experience partnering with pharmaceutical and biotech companies to provide life‑saving treatments to patients. At Curia, we are on a mission to advance our customers’ therapies from curiosity to cure and ultimately to improve patients’ lives.

Benefits

• Generous benefit options (eligible first day of employment)
• Paid training, vacation and holidays (vacation accrual begins on first day of employment)
• Career advancement opportunities
• Education reimbursement
• 401k program with matching contributions
• Learning platform
• And more!

Essential Responsibilities

Maintenance Operations & Reliability

• Provide accountable, day‑to‑day leadership of all maintenance and utilities functions for a 24/7 pharmaceutical chemical manufacturing facility.
• Oversee all repair and maintenance activities for facility and equipment, ensuring site priorities of safety, cGMP compliance, and cost‑effectiveness are consistently met.
• Drive optimization of preventive and predictive maintenance programs to minimize unplanned downtime and reduce out‑of‑service time.
• Implement systematic planning and scheduling processes that make effective use of human and financial resources.
• Provide strategic direction for long‑term equipment reliability and high uptimes, thinking beyond today's priorities to shape the facility's future.

Team Leadership & Development

• Lead, motivate, and develop a team of multi‑skilled maintenance technicians, supporting their growth, performance, and productivity.
• Create a motivating work environment where skills development and career advancement are actively supported.
• Measure performance and provide meaningful feedback through periodic reviews.
• Ensure staff have appropriate documented training prior to assigning work.

Cross‑Functional Collaboration & Planning

• Partner with Engineering, EHS, Operations, Warehouse, and Quality on key decisions related to facility maintenance, repair, and related projects.
• Develop and manage the departmental budget through disciplined cost estimation and control.
• Develop and communicate clear goals and standards, ensuring all activities comply with DEA, FDA, EPA, OSHA, and other applicable regulations.
• Escalate quality concerns to the Quality department, along with proposed compliant solutions.

Additional Duties

• Support broader site and business needs as reasonably assigned.

Requirements

Quality is something we take pride in together. You'll perform your work in alignment with cGMP requirements and Curia's standards, which means:

• Drive a quality first based culture for all work performed.
• Perform all documentation in compliance with ALCOA+ principles and site SOPs.
• Adhere to applicable cGMP documents including SOPs, batch records, protocols, change controls, and controlled forms.
• Keep all required cGMP training current for yourself and your team and elevate quality concerns along with proposed solutions to the Quality department.

Qualifications

We welcome candidates from a variety of backgrounds. Here's what we're looking for:

Required

• Minimum 10 years of direct maintenance experience.
• Experience in leadership of an industrial facility.

Preferred

• Pharmaceutical or regulated manufacturing environment strongly preferred.
• Formal education and/or training in engineering or industrial technology; Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Experience with predictive and preventive maintenance strategies and Computer Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS); SAP experience a plus.
• Working knowledge of chemical manufacturing equipment including pumps, mixers, reactors, electrical systems, process control systems, and utility systems such as boilers, compressed air, and refrigeration.
• Knowledge of safety regulations and FDA GMP requirements applicable to pharmaceutical chemical manufacturing.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Strong leadership skills with a demonstrated track record of mentoring, developing, and inspiring multi‑skilled teams.
• Exceptional ability to engage technically and influence cross‑functionally across a complex, regulated site.
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills, with the ability to engage effectively with both technical and non‑technical audiences.
• Ability to read and interpret equipment manuals, mechanical blueprints, and P&IDs.
• Demonstrated ability to recognize what needs to be done, take initiative, and drive results with urgency and integrity.
• Proven ability to manage competing priorities and coordinate resources effectively.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and CMMS platforms.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects concurrently.

Other Qualifications

• Must pass a background check.
• Must pass a drug screen.
• May be required to pass Occupational Health Screening.

Physical Requirements

This role regularly requires standing, walking, talking, listening, and using hands to handle equipment, tools, and materials. The employee will frequently use hands and arms and communicate verbally and in writing. Occasional climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, and working in confined or elevated spaces may be required. The employee may occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, color vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus. Must be medically fit to wear a respirator.

Work Environment

This position operates in a regulated pharmaceutical chemical manufacturing environment. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to work in a normal office or maintenance shop environment. The employee will be regularly exposed to fumes, airborne particles, low levels of toxic or caustic chemicals (Personal Protective Equipment required), wet or humid conditions, moving mechanical parts, high or precarious places, elevated noise levels, extreme heat, and risk of electrical shock. Outdoor work and exposure to varied weather conditions may also be required.

Equal Opportunity

Curia is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. Curia is an E-Verify employer.