Senior Manager Equipment Maintenance

Jubilant HollisterStier LLC; Spokane (WA); On-site; USD 114,000 - 184,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental & Vision coverage

Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)

Health Savings Accounts (HSA)

Life & AD&D Insurance

Disability Insurance

Job summary

Jubilant HollisterStier LLC is seeking a Senior Manager, Equipment Maintenance in Spokane, WA. This role involves leading day-to-day GMP equipment maintenance and lifecycle management to support pharmaceutical manufacturing operations. The successful candidate will require over 8 years of industrial maintenance experience and strong leadership skills. With a hiring wage of $114,500 to $183,200 annually, benefits start on day one, including medical, dental, and vision coverage. A career at Jubilant HollisterStier promises growth and a stable industry role.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of maintenance experience in industrial manufacturing.
• 5+ years of experience in pharmaceutical or biopharmaceutical manufacturing.
• 3-5 years of leadership experience managing maintenance teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance programs.
• Ensure maintenance activities comply with regulatory requirements.
• Support workforce planning and resource allocation.

Skills

GMP equipment maintenance

Data analytics

Leadership

Cross-functional collaboration

Vendor management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Tools

CMMS

Job description

Join a Leader in Pharmaceutical Manufacturing - And Build What's Next

As Spokane's Largest Manufacturing Company, Jubilant HollisterStier LLC is a well-established force in the pharmaceutical and biopharmaceutical industries, providing a complete range of manufacturing services that support life-changing medicines around the world. We are nationally recognized for our expertise in producing sterile injectable vials and lyophilized products, and our Allergy business is a global leader in allergenic extracts that support treatments for allergies and asthma.

For the Builders, Innovators, and Doers - This Is Your Place

If you are someone who thrives on solving complex problems, improving systems, and building real solutions, you'll feel at home here. At Jubilant HollisterStier, your ideas matter - and your impact is felt globally.

Why builders choose us:

• Immediate impact: Your work directly supports essential medicines and allergenic therapies used worldwide.
• Benefits start on day one: Medical, Dental, Vision, FSA/HSA, Life, AD&D, and Disability benefits begin immediately because your well-being shouldn't have a waiting period.
• A career you can grow: We provide opportunities for growth, promotion, and annual raises, with midpoint compensation reserved for high performance and longevity.
• A culture of improvement: We value people who thrive on continuous improvement, innovation, and hands on contribution.
• A stable industry leader: Backed by Jubilant Pharma, we pair long term stability with forward looking innovation.

If you want to build something meaningful with a team that values your drive, skills, and ideas - you belong here.

Job Description

The Senior Manager, Equipment Maintenance is responsible for the day-to-day leadership and execution of GMP equipment maintenance, reliability, and lifecycle management activities supporting pharmaceutical manufacturing operations. This role ensures equipment uptime, regulatory compliance, and inspection readiness through effective maintenance strategies, strong people leadership, and cross-functional collaboration.

The Senior Manager translates site maintenance strategy into tactical plans and execution, leads maintenance teams and supervisors, and partners closely with Manufacturing, Quality, Validation, and Engineering to maintain a safe, compliant, and efficient operating environment.

Equipment Maintenance & Reliability Execution

• Lead execution of preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance programs for GMP manufacturing equipment, utilities, and critical systems.
• Ensure maintenance activities are compliant, effective, and completed on schedule.
• Monitor equipment performance, reliability metrics, and asset health; drive continuous improvement initiatives.
• Act as escalation support for complex equipment issues impacting safety, quality, or production.
• Support asset lifecycle activities, including reliability improvements and obsolescence mitigation.

People Leadership & Supervision

• Lead, coach, and develop maintenance managers, supervisors, engineers, and technical staff.
• Set clear performance expectations, objectives, and development plans for direct reports.
• Foster a strong safety culture emphasizing accountability, compliance, and continuous improvement.
• Support workforce planning and day-to-day resource allocation to meet production needs.

Regulatory Compliance & Inspection Readiness

• Ensure maintenance activities comply with cGMP, FDA, and global regulatory requirements.
• Lead or support equipment-related deviation investigations, root cause analyses, and CAPA execution.
• Maintain inspection-ready documentation including maintenance records, SOPs, and reports.
• Participate in regulatory, client, and internal audits; support audit readiness activities.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Partner with Manufacturing, Quality, Validation, Engineering, EHS, and Supply Chain to support operational objectives.
• Provide technical input to equipment upgrades, process improvements, and capital projects.
• Collaborate with Validation and Engineering on equipment qualification (IQ/OQ/PQ), changes, and commissioning activities.

Budget & Vendor Oversight

• Support management of maintenance operating expenses, contracts, and service agreements.
• Oversee vendors and contractors to ensure safe, compliant, and cost-effective execution of work.
• Contribute to maintenance planning, forecasting, and continuous cost improvement efforts.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, Industrial, Chemical, or related discipline)
• 8+ years of maintenance experience in industrial manufacturing
• 5+ years of experience in pharmaceutical or biopharmaceutical manufacturing
• 3-5 years of leadership experience managing maintenance teams or supervisors
• Demonstrated experience with GMP equipment maintenance and reliability programs
• Deviation investigations and CAPA execution
• Inspection readiness and audit participation
• Vendor and contractor oversight
• Experience working cross-functionally in a regulated manufacturing environment
• Strong knowledge of GMP equipment maintenance, reliability engineering, and asset management
• Understanding of FDA and global regulatory requirements
• Ability to interpret technical documentation, SOPs, and engineering drawings
• Experience with maintenance management systems (CMMS)
• Proficient with data analytics, knowing what to measure and how to interpret trends.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Certified Maintenance and Reliability Professional.
• Lean, Six Sigma, or continuous improvement training.
• Project management experience.
• Pharmaceutical engineering or ISPE/PDA training.

Working Environment

• Combination of office and manufacturing floor environment
• Occasional exposure to aseptic and controlled manufacturing areas
• Must be able to move throughout the facility as required

Location

Location: Spokane, WA - On Site, Full-Time

Shift

Mon - Fri Day Shift

Compensation & Benefits That Start on Day One

Hiring Wage: $114,500 - $183,200 annually, with opportunities for growth, promotion, and annual raises.

At Jubilant HollisterStier, we don't believe in waiting periods. From the moment you join us, you and your family have access to a full suite of benefits designed to support your health, stability, and long-term success.

Benefits (starting on the first day)

• Medical, Dental & Vision coverage
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) & Health Savings Accounts (HSA)
• Life & AD&D Insurance
• Short-Term & Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program

Application and Equality Statements

Jubilant HollisterStier is an EEO/AA Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.

If you require assistance applying for a position, contact: [e-mail]

Our Promise

Caring, Sharing, Growing.

We are committed to enhancing value for customers and stakeholders by delivering innovative and economically efficient solutions, always with care for the environment and society.