Associate Director, Maintenance

Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee maintenance, utilities, calibration, and reliability functions to ensure safe, efficient, and compliant site operations
• Manage the Integrated Facilities Management (IFM) vendor, including contract performance, KPIs, service delivery, and budget oversight
• Ensure reliable operation of plant utilities and systems, including HVAC, WFI, steam, compressed air, process gases, and manufacturing equipment
• Develop and manage annual operating budgets, forecasts, and capital planning related to facilities and maintenance activities
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives focused on asset reliability, maintenance effectiveness, and overall equipment efficiency (OEE)
• Support capital projects, facility expansions, and equipment installations, including planning, execution, and stakeholder coordination
• Establish and monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) to evaluate maintenance performance, work order execution, and resource utilization
• Ensure compliance with all applicable regulatory requirements and support audits, inspections, deviations, and CAPA activities

Requirements

• Minimum of 10 years of experience managing maintenance, utilities, or facilities within a pharmaceutical, biotech, or regulated manufacturing environment
• Proven leadership experience managing cross-functional teams, including maintenance, utilities, and reliability engineering personnel
• Strong technical knowledge of facility systems, including HVAC, GMP utilities, and biologics manufacturing operations
• Experience managing vendor relationships and outsourced service providers, including performance monitoring and contract management
• Solid understanding of reliability engineering principles, continuous improvement methodologies, and asset management programs
• Proficiency with CMMS systems (SAP preferred) and strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office tools
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and drive execution
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to engage stakeholders at all levels and translate technical concepts into clear business insights
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Additional Information

Associate Director, Maintenance Location: This position is based in our Walkersville, MD office. The typical work schedule is Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM-5:00 PM EST. What you will get: The full-time base annual salary for this position is expected to range between $174,000 to $203,000. In addition, below you will find a comprehensive summary of the benefits package we offer: Performance-related bonus. Medical, dental and vision insurance. 401(k) matching plan. Life insurance, as well as short-term and long-term disability insurance. Employee assistance programs. Paid time off (PTO). Compensation for this role will be determined by the candidate's qualifications, skills, experience, and relevant knowledge.

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