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: Spokane, WA - On Site, Full- -TimeShift: Mon - Fri Day Shift
Compensation & Benefits That Start on Day One - Because Your Well Being Matters 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.
Starting on your first day, you receive:- 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
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