Manager - Facilities

We have an opportunity for a Manager - Facilities to join our team at Catalent Pharma Solutions in Madison, Wisconsin. This role leads maintenance activities within the Facilities group and supervises a team of maintenance technicians. The position focuses on ensuring maintenance work is completed properly, troubleshooting equipment and facility issues, and supporting investigations related to equipment failures. The successful candidate will help maintain a safe, compliant, and efficient facility environment while developing and supporting their team.

Shift: M-F 8am-5pm
Location: Madison, WI
100% Onsite

• Lead and support a team of 4–8 maintenance technicians, assigning daily work and priorities.
• Coordinate technician schedules, paid time off, and coverage.
• Train, coach, and conduct performance discussions and development activities.
• Schedule preventive maintenance and prioritize corrective maintenance work orders.
• Coordinate contractor activities and ensure maintenance tasks are completed on time and documented properly.
• Support technicians with complex equipment issues, including HVAC, electrical systems, and facility utilities.
• Serve as the escalation point for unresolved technical problems.
• Review maintenance records and ensure cGMP-compliant documentation.
• Support deviations, investigations, and change controls.
• Write and update standard operating procedures and maintenance procedures.
• Manage outside vendors and contractors, ensuring work quality and safety compliance.
• Recommend facility improvements and repairs to enhance safety, compliance, and efficiency.

• Journeyman-level training or certification in Electrical, Electronics, HVAC, or a related technical trade with at least 5 years of experience, or
• Associate Degree in Electrical, Electronics, or a related field with at least 5 years of experience, or
• Related Military Technical Training with at least 5 years of electrical/electronics experience.
• 3–5 years of leadership or supervisory experience.
• Experience leading maintenance technicians or skilled trades personnel.
• Strong background in facility maintenance, HVAC troubleshooting and repair, and electrical troubleshooting.
• Familiarity with cGMP manufacturing environments.
• Mechanical and electrical aptitude.
• Experience writing and following procedures and standard operating procedures.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Detail-oriented with strong documentation skills.
• Ability to read, write, and speak English clearly.
• Ability to stand for up to 8 hours per day.
• Ability to work indoors and outdoors as business needs require.
• Frequent sitting, standing, walking, climbing stairs and ladders, reading, writing, speaking, listening, and computer use.
• Occasional bending, kneeling, crouching, reaching, and carrying materials.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds regularly and occasionally up to 80 pounds.
• Demonstrable leadership experience at Catalent (including but not limited to participation in Catalent‑sponsored leadership programs such as NGGL, GOLD, LEAD Now, GM Excellence, and GROW) may be considered in place of external experience.

• Pharmaceutical, biotech, or regulated manufacturing experience.
• Knowledge of FDA and GMP regulations (21 CFR 210/211).
• PLC and ladder logic knowledge.
• Experience with cGMP facility construction or startup.
• Experience with audits, deviations, and change controls.

• Defined career path and annual performance review and feedback process.
• Diverse, inclusive culture.
• Potential for career growth on an expanding team within an organization dedicated to preserving and bettering lives.
• Competitive paid time off plus 8 paid holidays.
• Community engagement and green initiatives.
• Medical, dental, and vision benefits effective day one of employment.
• Tuition reimbursement.