Process Equipment Manager

Autumn Harp; Essex Junction (VT); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Autumn Harp is seeking a Process Equipment Manager to lead maintenance and reliability for compounding process equipment and facility utilities. You will supervise the Compounding Maintenance Technician and Facilities Team, drive preventive maintenance, and oversee wastewater treatment coverage and regulatory compliance.

You will troubleshoot equipment, support capital projects, and partner with Operations, Quality, Engineering, and Safety to maximize uptime while ensuring safety and GMP

Qualifications

• Requires BS or MS in Mechanical, Chemical, Electrical, Industrial Engineering or related field.
• Minimum 5 years in maintenance, engineering, reliability, manufacturing, or facility operations in regulated environments.
• Minimum 3 years leadership/supervisory experience managing maintenance or technical teams.
• Strong mechanical troubleshooting, repair, and preventive maintenance expertise.
• Experience developing and improving preventive maintenance programs.
• Proven ability to perform root cause analysis and implement corrective actions.
• Ability to expand preventive maintenance procedures and predictive activities to reduce downtime.

Responsibilities

• Lead maintenance, reliability, and continuous improvement for compounding process equipment and facility utilities.
• Direct supervision of the Compounding Maintenance Technician and Facilities Team.
• Oversee wastewater treatment system, regulatory compliance, reliability and operation.
• Troubleshoot equipment, perform preventive maintenance, and respond to emergencies.
• Develop and continually improve preventive maintenance programs and tasks.
• Review history, identify recurring failures, and implement improvements.
• Coordinate contractors and service providers as needed.
• Support capital projects, equipment installation, commissioning, and process improvements.
• Collaborate with Operations, Quality, Engineering, and Safety to maximize uptime and efficiency.
• Maintain documentation, spare parts inventories, and equipment records.

Skills

Maintenance leadership

Troubleshooting

Preventive maintenance

Root cause analysis

CMMS experience

Allen-Bradley PLCs

Regulatory compliance

Reliability improvement

Education

BS or MS in Mechanical, Chemical, Electrical, Industrial Engineering

Tools

CMMS

Allen-Bradley PLCs

HMI/SCADA

Job description

The Process Equipment Manager reports to the Engineering Manager and serves as the technical leader responsible for the reliability, maintenance, and continuous improvement of all compounding process equipment and facility utility systems. This position supervises the Compounding Maintenance Technician and the Facilities Team responsible for operation and maintenance of the wastewater treatment system and associated facility utilities. The Process Equipment Manager is a hands‑on leader who actively participates in troubleshooting equipment, repairs, preventive maintenance activities, and reliability improvement initiatives.

Job Responsibilities:

• Lead all maintenance, reliability, and continuous improvement activities for compounding process equipment and facility utility systems.
• Directly supervise the Compounding Maintenance Technician and Facilities Team.
• Provide oversight of the facility wastewater treatment system, ensuring regulatory compliance, reliability, and efficient operation.
• Perform and assist with troubleshooting equipment, repairs, corrective maintenance, and emergency breakdown response.
• Develop, maintain, and continuously improve preventive maintenance programs for process and facility equipment.
• Review maintenance history, identify recurring failures, and implement corrective actions to improve equipment reliability.
• Create, modify, and optimize preventive and predictive maintenance tasks based on equipment performance and failure analysis.
• Coordinate contractors and specialty service providers as required.
• Support capital projects, equipment installations, commissioning activities, and process improvements.
• Partner with Operations, Quality, Engineering, and Safety teams to maximize equipment uptime and manufacturing efficiency.
• Maintain compliance with GMP, environmental, safety, and company requirements.
• Support root cause investigations and implement sustainable corrective actions.
• Maintain accurate maintenance documentation, spare parts inventories, and equipment records.

Required Skills and Qualifications:

• BS or MS in Mechanical, Chemical, Electrical, Industrial, or related Engineering discipline preferred.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in maintenance, engineering, reliability, manufacturing, or facility operations within an industrial or regulated manufacturing environment.
• Minimum 3 years of leadership or supervisory experience managing maintenance personnel, facilities personnel, or technical teams.
• Strong mechanical troubleshooting, repair, and preventive maintenance experience.
• Experience developing, implementing, and continuously improving preventive maintenance programs.
• Demonstrated ability to perform root cause analysis and implement sustainable corrective actions.
• Continuously evaluate equipment reliability and maintenance effectiveness by developing, refining, and expanding preventive maintenance procedures, inspection routes, and predictive maintenance activities to improve equipment uptime and reduce unplanned downtime.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS AND COMPETENCIES:

• Experience managing facility operations, utilities, and infrastructure systems.
• Familiarity with industrial wastewater treatment systems and environmental compliance requirements.
• Familiarity with Allen‑Bradley PLCs, HMIs, and industrial control systems.
• Experience with computerized maintenance management systems (CMMS)
• Experience supporting capital projects, equipment installations, and commissioning activities.
• Knowledge of reliability‑centered maintenance (RCM), predictive maintenance, and continuous improvement methodologies.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Able to climb ladders/stairs to reach all plant equipment.
• Ability to work around perfumes and fragrance on a daily basis.