Maintenance and Facilities Manager

Nutramax Laboratories•Charlotte, NC

8d•Onsite

About The Position

Nutramax desires to provide a drug-free, healthful, and safe workplace. We hold a zero-tolerance policy for drug use. Employment is contingent upon successfully passing a preemployment background check, drug screen (subject to applicable law). This position is 100% on site in Lancaster, SC and may require travel between Lancaster locations. Summary of the Position: The Maintenance/Facilities Manager reports to the Director of Maintenance and is responsible for managing and assisting in the completion of the day-to-day activities involving the maintenance of the building/facility, equipment and machinery to include HVAC, plumbing, electrical systems and production/manufacturing equipment, grounds keeping, security and safety. Oversees the coordination of building space allocation and layout, and facility expansion. Supervises and coordinates the work of the maintenance mechanics. Also responsible for overseeing the Environmental Services team and the day-to-day activities pertaining to the Nutramax facilities, to include housekeeping, grounds keeping, overall facility appearance and general facility maintenance and safety. The role requires strong leadership, problem-solving, and technical skills to minimize downtime, ensure regulatory compliance, and manage resources effectively.

Requirements

A working knowledge from a cGMP or pharmaceutical environment desired.
Strong mechanical aptitude, and a working knowledge of electrical, and mechanical systems required.
Excellent trouble shooting and diagnostic skills, with the ability to define problems and resolve them quickly a must.
Familiarity with local building codes and OSHA regulations.
Good interpersonal skills required along with the ability to interact with all staff levels.
Requires a high school degree, trade school degree, or a GED, some college preferred, with a minimum of 8 years of progressive hands-on mechanical/facilities experience.
Five years of operations management in a regulated production environment.
Excellent communication and coaching skills
Detail oriented and organized
Proficient computer skills in spreadsheets; data bases and word processing
Excellent technical knowledge of equipment and processes
Self-motivated, results orientated and excellent personal skills
Strong knowledge in Maintenance and Reliability
Strong knowledge/experience managing maintenance through CMMS (Computerized Maintenance Management system)
Must have a hands-on work ethic
Supervisory responsibilities include monitoring associate performance for Maintenance and Environmental Service. This includes providing input on hiring; disciplinary actions; work objectives and their effectiveness and realigning the department as needed. Also responsible for the development of both.

Responsibilities

Performs maintenance management by supervising maintenance personnel and establishing priorities in maintenance schedules.
Maintains manufacturing assets and facility, parts inventory, monitoring purchase orders, and invoice approvals
Manages maintenance personnel by setting direction and priorities
Performs Performance Evaluations on direct reports at least twice a year
Provides training and continuous development on all maintenance personnel.
Arranges for and manages appropriate third-party contractor support for services associated with the mechanical operations of production equipment and facilities
Plans, budgets, and schedules facility modifications, including cost estimates, and inspects construction and installation progress
Verifies Performance Evaluations are being performed on technical work force by his/her direct report
Drives the Maintenance and Reliability initiative focused on Preventive & Predictive Maintenance, not reactive
Managing, maintaining, and establishing maintenance procedures for production lines in a GMP manufacturing environment to ensure production meets or performs better than budget
Developing and maintaining quality standards
Develop associate and supervisor skills by conducting training meetings; one on one development sessions; outside technical skills training; and establishing and monitoring performance reviews for supervisor and leads.
Maintaining and monitoring line efficiencies; monitoring labor cost; and other expenses
Must be able to work a flexible schedule as needs to support a 24-hr. operation.
Develops and maintains preventive maintenance schedule programs for applicable equipment and machinery
Oversees the cleaning and general maintenance of the Facility
Supervises and/or performs assigned preventive maintenance tasks for production equipment and facilities operations
Performs internal audits and evaluates the organization's procedures, facilities and equipment to identify unsafe conditions for improvement.
Works in conjunction with the Safety Manager and the HR department to lead incident investigations; identifying root cause and develops/monitors action plans to prevent recurrence
Participates in the training of employees on safety policies, procedures, and regulations, ensuring compliance with all applicable federal and state regulations for health and safety.
Enforces sound safety and housekeeping practices in accordance to Nutramax policies and applicable laws
Prepares budgets and secures estimates and cost quotes as needed. Operates within the budget with regard to the expenses for environmental services supplies and facilities related services.
Perform other duties as may be required in meeting company objectives
Regular attendance is required
Communicate effectively with other department within the organization and function within a team environment
Maintaining and monitoring equipment downtime; KPI’s; and other expenses
Foster a proactive culture: Build a team that is focused on preventing problems rather than just reacting to them.