Senior Manager, Maintenance & Reliability Engineering

Avantor; Phillipsburg (NJ); On-site; USD 122,000 - 196,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

401(k) with match

Employee stock purchase plan

Parental leave

Paid holidays

PTO days

Job summary

Avantor in Phillipsburg, NJ is seeking a Senior Manager, Maintenance and Reliability Engineering to lead the Maintenance & Reliability team, oversee plant equipment maintenance across mechanical, electrical, and controls, and monitor performance against targets within the Site Leadership Team.

You will manage the site budget, ensure regulatory compliance (OSHA/EPA), drive continuous improvement, and coordinate with engineering and operations to optimize reliability and safety.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree preferred or equivalent work experience.
• Five years of maintenance or equipment repair experience.
• Experience managing Union staff and labor relations.
• Knowledge of regulatory standards (cGMP, EPA, OSHA, DEA, DOT).
• Experience with RCA, Continuous Improvement, maintenance systems and OSHA PSM.

Responsibilities

• Lead reliability engineers and supervisors to analyze failures.
• Establish policies, procedures, standards, and methodologies.
• Oversee repair and maintenance of site infrastructure.
• Set KPIs, drive productivity and maintain maintenance records.
• Coordinate with engineering and production to review designs and prototypes.

Skills

Leadership skills

Problem-solving

Communication

Project management

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

CMMS

Job description

The Opportunity

Avantor is looking for a Senior Manager, Maintenance and Reliability Engineering to provide leadership and direction to the Maintenance & Reliability team. The Manager will oversee operating performance, all plant maintenance of equipment including mechanical, electrical, and instruments and controls, monitor operating and outage reports and ensure performance targets are met. They also establish and administer the Operations and Maintenance budget. This role will be a full‑time position based out of our Phillipsburg, NJ office. You will have the opportunity to be a key member of the Site Leadership Team (SLT) and support the growth and continuous improvement of the site and associated businesses.

What We’re Looking For

• Education: Bachelor's degree preferred or equivalent work experience.
• Experience:
• Minimum of five (5) years of applicable experience in maintenance or equipment repair; preferably in a manufacturing, or chemical industries.
• Experience managing Union staff, administration of Collective Bargaining Agreements, and other elements of labor relations.
• In-depth knowledge of industry and regulatory standards.
• Experience with Root Cause Analysis, utilizing process improvement methods (Continuous Improvement), maintenance management systems and OSHA PSM.
• Additional Qualifications:
• Familiarity with regulatory requirements to include, cGMP's, EPA, OSHA, DEA, DOT, and any other applicable local, governmental and company guidelines.
• Remain knowledgeable of reliability research, technology, and best practices.
• Must be hands‑on with excellent interpersonal and leadership skills, as well as team and collaborative abilities at all levels.
• Strong troubleshooting and problem‑solving skill sets.
• Effective communicator, both written and verbal.
• Excellent organization and project management skills.
• Proven ability to manage and multi‑task with multiple projects to timely completion.
• Knowledge of chemical manufacturing and plant support systems.

How You Will Thrive And Create An Impact

• Manage reliability engineers and supervisors in the analysis of products, components, materials, and equipment for the purpose of understanding and predicting failures.
• Establish policies, procedures, standards, and methodologies.
• Manage the repair and maintenance of the site's infrastructure, including manufacturing, utilities, distribution, and wastewater treatment.
• Establish key performance metrics, drive productivity and continuous improvement and maintains maintenance equipment records and reports.
• Establish and maintain preventive maintenance best practices.
• Coordinate with engineering, manufacturing, fabrication, and production maintenance departments to review designs, create prototypes, and gather data for analysis. Ensure appropriate statistical practices and methods are utilized in reliability analysis.
• Establish documentation policies to record reliability analysis, outcomes, and resulting recommendations to change product design or equipment configurations.
• Support the execution of Process Safety Management systems to ensure compliance with OSHA regulations.
• Manage all contracts for the maintenance and repairs of the facility, including creating scopes of work, obtaining bids, and ensuring work is completed on time and meets objectives.
• Ensure that work is always conducted in a safe manner and in compliance with OSHA, EPA, DHS and FDA regulations.
• Ensure all department personnel and contractors are trained, qualified and maintain necessary certifications.
• Monitor expenses and controls the site maintenance budget.
• Ensure critical spare parts are identified and available.
• Assist with the scope, installation, and startup of capital projects.
• Direct supervisors in establishing and maintaining maintenance schedules within established procedures and budgets.
• Manage the site's Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS). Uses data to maximize long term cost of ownership.
• Manage Union staff, administration of the Collective Bargaining Agreement, and other elements of labor relations as needed.
• Participate on multi-functional project teams as required.

Disclaimer

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of employees assigned to this position. Avantor is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.

Why Avantor?

Dare to go further in your career. Join our global team of 14,000+ associates whose passion for discovery and determination to overcome challenges relentlessly advances life‑changing science. The work we do changes people's lives for the better. It brings new patient treatments and therapies to market, giving a cancer survivor the chance to walk his daughter down the aisle. It enables medical devices that help a little boy hear his mom's voice for the first time. Outcomes such as these create unlimited opportunities for you to contribute your talents, learn new skills and grow your career at Avantor. We are committed to helping you on this journey through our diverse, equitable and inclusive culture which includes learning experiences to support your career growth and success. At Avantor, dare to go further and see how the impact of your contributions set science in motion to create a better world.

Pay Transparency

The expected pre‑tax pay for this position is $122,000.00 - $196,075.00. Actual pay may differ depending on relevant factors such as prior experience and geographic location.

EEO Statement

We are an Equal Employment/Affirmative Action employer and VEVRAA Federal Contractor. We do not discriminate in hiring on the basis of sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religious creed, national origin, physical or mental disability, protected Veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state/province, or local law. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please contact us by email at [e-mail] and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Requests for accommodation will be considered on a case‑by‑case basis. Please note that only inquiries concerning a request for reasonable accommodation will be responded to from this email address. For more information about equal employment opportunity protections, please view the Know Your Rights poster.

Avantor offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision coverage, wellness programs, health savings and flexible spending accounts, a 401(k) plan with company match, and an employee stock purchase program. Employees also receive 11 paid holidays, accrue 18 PTO days annually, are eligible for volunteer time off and 6 weeks of 100% paid parental leave (except in states that offer paid family leave). These benefits may not apply to employees covered by a collective bargaining agreement or those subject to other eligibility rules.