GenScript/ProBio

Sr. Manager of Facilities

Pennington, New Jersey, United States · Senior

Sponsorship not specified$120k-$150kDetected 20 hours ago

ComplianceProject ManagementForecastingBudgetingSAPProcess ImprovementInventory ManagementContract ManagementPLCMechanical DesignElectrical EngineeringGMPFDA RegulatoryLeadershipProblem SolvingMentoringOrganizational SkillsMicrosoft OfficeOSHASCADA

About the role

This candidate will also direct and oversee Associates who responsible for critical systems used in Facility Operations such as SCADA, Labs, QC, BAS, EMS, Fire, Card Access, CMMS (Maximo), and more.

Responsibilities

Facility Integrity: Oversee the maintenance of building, grounds, and utilities, and associated equipment to ensure uptime, reliability, and compliance for facility size 128,000-square-foot or more.
Manage all Instrumentation & Electrical (I&E) Systems, overseeing installation, commissioning, upgrades, compliance, and ongoing maintenance to ensure system integrity and safety.
Regulatory Compliance: Ensure adherence to local, state, federal codes, building/fire codes, and industry standards. Establish safety inspections, audits, and implement corrective actions with EHS Department.
Process Improvement: Lead initiatives to reduce reactive work, improve building systems up-time, and optimize costs while maintaining process consistency.
Cross-Functional Leadership: Collaborate with Engineering, EHS, and Operations teams to integrate reliability strategies, risk-based asset management, and condition monitoring.
Associate Management: Provide strong people leadership, developing a high-performing team through coaching, team building, performance assessment, skill development, and effective cross-team collaboration.
Maintain comprehensive asset data, including equipment specifications, maintenance documentation, and full lifecycle histories to support decision-making, reliability programs, and regulatory compliance
Lead the MRO (Maintenance, Repair & Operations) Program, including strategic purchasing, inventory management, critical spare parts planning, vendor negotiations, and cost optimization.
Demonstrated ability to develop Business Case analyses, cost estimates / budgetary figures, project schedules that integrate multiple trades / disciplines, and hands on experience in managing project teams, executing project plans and ensuring on-time delivery within budget.
Maintenance & Reliability: Implement processes for designing, scheduling, and executing preventive (PM) and non-routine maintenance (NRM) programs for facilities equipment and systems using CMMS tools.

Requirements

Minimum 15 years in engineering leadership in a regulated manufacturing environment, with strong production, process automation, IT systems, and maintenance backgrounds.
Expertise in Rockwell Automation (Allen Bradley) programming software and Wonderware SCADA Systems.
and ability to delegate and adapt to changing priorities and deadlines.
Experience with BAS, HVAC, electrical, plumbing, refrigeration, and cGMP environments.
Ability to prioritize and juggle multiple concurrent projects and day-to-day requests.
Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related field of study with at least ten years of related experience that provides direct scientific knowledge of system automation principles and biologics production equipment/system, Master of Science in Information Systems is preferred.
Direct knowledge of the design, commissioning, qualification, operation and maintenance of biologics facility infrastructure, process equipment, benchtop instruments, SCADA, BAS, Fire Safety and Security, and IT systems.
Expertise in scientific / technical subject areas - Equipment Qualification, Computer System Validation, Cleaning Validation, SCADA system architecture, Biotech Process Equipment/Systems, Infrastructure IT systems, Cybersecurity processes.
Proficient in use of electronic systems Microsoft Office, various specialized software including process documentation Veeva Vault, Material Management (SAP), Computerized Maintenance Management System (Maximo), Building Automation System (BAS).
Analytical thinker with excellent problem-solving, prioritization and organizational skills
proactive problem identification skills for technical, organizational, and personnel issues
management and resolution of conflicting priorities
Working experience as a project management with hands-on experience using project planning, execution, tracking, risk-mitigation and reporting tools.
Demonstrated ability to interact with management in developing project objectives and site strategies
and advise management regarding technical opportunities and advances.

Nice to have

Familiarity with CDMO platform technologies to advance the promise of cell and gene therapies from process development to clinical and commercial-scale manufacturing for plasmid DNA and viral vectors is a plus.

Compensation

Budget & Capital Planning: Manage annual repair/maintenance budgets and oversee CAPEX projects to upgrade critical infrastructure and process automation systems.
Drive energy‑conservation and waste‑minimization programs to reduce utility consumption and annual spend Coordinate vendor service spend for PM, automated systems and break/fix activities to meet budget targets.

Benefits

include medical, dental, and vision insurance as well as a 401(k) retirement plan with a company match that vests fully on day one.
We offer paid parental leave after just three (3) months of employment, and a paid time off policy that includes vacation time, personal time, sick time, floating holidays, and company holidays.
The scope of the responsibilities includes directing the initial installation, ongoing building maintenance, change controls, and retirement of equipment and process automated systems.
Oversee corrective actions, emergency repairs, and 24/7 operational coverage.

Company info

ProBio, a subsidiary of GenScript, is a global CDMO offering end-to-end services from discovery to GMP for plasmids, antibodies, and cell & gene therapies.
We bring together multidisciplinary expertise to accelerate development and manufacturing through customized, and comprehensive services.
ProBio has established companies in the United States, the Netherlands, South Korea, and China (Hong Kong, Shanghai, and Nanjing) and other regions to serve global customers, and has helped customers in the United States, Europe, Asia Pacific and other regions obtain more than 150 IND approvals since October 2017
Guided by its mission to Make People and Nature Healthier Through Biotechnology, and its role as a well-recognized biotechnology company, GenScript has a team of approximately 6,165 employees and has served more than 200,000 customers across over 100 countries and regions.

Equal opportunity

equal opportunity/affirmative action employer committed to attracting, retaining, and maximizing the performance of a diverse and inclusive workforce.

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