Manager Maintenance Utilities - Night Shift

Amgen; Holly Springs (NC); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Amgen in Holly Springs, NC is seeking a Manager Maintenance Utilities for night shift, leading a diverse team of operators, electricians, and HVAC technicians. The role focuses on startup activity, continuous plant operations, and a robust maintenance program with Maximo integration.

You will develop strategies, budgets, and KPIs to ensure safety, reliability, and GMP compliance while coordinating with Engineering, EHS, Quality, and Supply Chain across multiple shifts.

Qualifications

• Experience directly managing people and/or leading teams, projects, or programs.
• Manufacturing equipment maintenance experience in biotech/pharma or regulated environments.
• Strong knowledge of electro‑mechanical, fluid, and gas equipment systems.

Responsibilities

• Lead maintenance staff and utility technicians, coordinating day-to-day activities.
• Develop long-term maintenance strategies and budgets.
• Ensure maintenance aligns with cGMP, safety, and regulatory requirements.
• Oversee capital projects and cost forecasts.
• Provide 24/7 coverage and cross-functional collaboration.

Skills

People management

Project leadership

Analytical skills

Regulatory compliance

Education

High school diploma / GED

Associate’s degree

Bachelor’s degree

Master’s degree

Doctorate

Tools

Maximo CMMS

Job description

Manager Maintenance Utilities – Night Shift

Amgen, one of the world’s leading biotechnology companies, is investing $550 million to build a new multi‑product drug substance biomanufacturing facility in Holly Springs, North Carolina. The plant will combine traditional batch and single‑use technologies under a "FleX Batch" approach and integrate digitalization and sustainability initiatives to help Amgen achieve carbon neutrality by 2027.

What You Will Do

This vital role provides technical and administrative leadership to a diverse group of utility personnel, including operators, electricians, and HVAC technicians. The position has a base schedule of 3 pm – 11 pm, Monday through Friday.

• Support the start‑up of all site utility systems and transfer ownership to the F&E utilities team.
• Develop and implement a long‑term strategy for continuous plant and clean utility operations, including system setups in Maximo.
• Develop and implement goals and budgets for all utility services and equipment, including site utility accounts and maintenance programs.
• Ensure utility operations and maintenance are aligned with cGMP, safety requirements, and local/global regulations.
• Institute supporting organization and business structures, including innovation and talent development.
• Ensure procedures for cGMP and daily activities are in place and followed.
• Ensure safety of all personnel during construction and start‑up operations, providing 24/7 coverage across multiple shifts.

Post‑Construction completion and continued operations:

• Lead Amgen NC F&E utility staff and service providers supporting continuous clean and plant utility operations.
• Provide support outside normal working hours to maintain continuous and compliant utility operations.
• Manage and monitor a robust maintenance program consisting of preventive, predictive, and corrective activities to improve safety, reliability, equipment efficiency, and product quality.
• Ensure staff are trained and follow safety and GMP standards.
• Improve staff productivity and efficient use of resources.
• Analyze engineering, construction, and maintenance cost forecasts against scope.
• Oversee and execute facilities/utilities/maintenance initiatives and small projects, providing expertise for capital project execution.
• Work cross‑functionally with Engineering, Environmental Health & Safety, Quality, Supply Chain, and Manufacturing.
• Maintain and improve plant capability and equipment reliability with engineering leadership.
• Identify improvement opportunities, conduct analyses, recommend solutions, and lead or support implementation.
• Develop key performance indicators and ensure all targets are met on time and on budget.
• Support network‑wide improvement in plant maintenance and operation.
• Provide leadership and guidance to organizational resources.
• Build a culture that cultivates and rewards creativity and innovation.

What We Expect Of You

Basic Qualifications

• High school diploma / GED and 10 years of manufacturing equipment maintenance experience
• Associate’s degree and 8 years of manufacturing equipment maintenance experience
• Bachelor’s degree and 4 years of manufacturing equipment maintenance experience
• Master’s degree and 2 years of manufacturing equipment maintenance experience
• Doctorate degree

AND

In addition to meeting at least one of the above requirements, you must have experience directly managing people and/or leading teams, projects, programs, or directing the allocation of resources.

Preferred Qualifications

• 2 years of managerial experience directly managing people and/or leading teams, projects, or programs.
• 4+ years in engineering or utility operations within biotechnology, pharmaceutical, or a regulated environment, or military experience.
• 3+ years ensuring compliance in a highly regulated environment.
• Demonstrated interpersonal and facilitation skills in a collaborative team environment.
• Analytical skills to evaluate and interpret complex problems using multiple data sources.
• Ability to lead multiple tasks and set priorities effectively.
• Goal‑setting and continuous improvement experience, monitoring key metrics.
• Extensive knowledge of electro‑mechanical, fluid, and gas equipment systems.
• Solid understanding of maintenance management, utilities operations programs, and CMMS.
• Skill in analyzing and improving facilities‑related quality systems.

What You Can Expect Of Us

You will receive a competitive base salary and a comprehensive Total Rewards Plan, plus benefits aligned with local industry standards.

Apply now to build a career that defies imagination.

Amgen is an Equal Opportunity employer and will consider you without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability status. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities receive reasonable accommodation to participate in the application or interview process and to perform essential job functions.