Inotiv
Facilities Maintenance Manager
Madison, WI · Contract
Sponsorship not specifiedDetected 27 days ago
Incident ResponseProject ManagementBudgetingProcess ImprovementPerformance ManagementCustomer SupportResearchLeadershipCommunicationCollaborationProblem SolvingCritical ThinkingOSHA
About the role
- The Facilities Maintenance Manager is responsible for all preventative, on demand, and improvement maintenance activities across all Madison, WI facilities, ensuring safe, compliant, and efficient operations.
- The Facilities Maintenance Manager ensures operational reliability of equipment and infrastructure and may oversee validation, cleaning, and inspection of laboratory equipment.
- Success requires strong customer service, precise communication, attention to detail, and broad knowledge of facility, scientific, and small business operations.
Responsibilities
- Manage facility systems (HVAC, electrical, plumbing, boilers, security, life‑safety), coordinating repairs, improvements, and vendor/contractor work.
- Lead maintenance operations including work order systems, asset management, equipment lifecycle activities, documentation, and performance reporting.
- Support capital planning, project scoping, budgeting, sourcing, cost optimization, and continuous improvement initiatives.
- Act as a primary contact for facility issues and emergencies, ensuring timely response to minimize downtime and maintain safe, compliant operations.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
- Effective communicator with the ability to execute and help develop/standardize operating procedures; multi‑facility support experience preferred.
Requirements
- Working knowledge of EHS requirements related to facility operations and the built environment.
- Knowledge of Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs)
- ability to follow SOPs is essential.
- Proven people‑leadership skills with recent supervisory experience and strong independent judgment/self‑starter work ethic.
- Hands‑on industrial maintenance expertise across mechanical, electrical, and HVAC/boiler systems, including troubleshooting and repair of plant equipment and utilities.
- 5+ years maintaining complex mechanical systems in building/plant environments, with proficiency using mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and general construction tools.
- Experience with continuous improvement practices (Six Sigma, Lean, ISO‑based systems).
- Familiarity with facilities management, EH&S, and OSHA/city/state/federal codes.
Nice to have
- Bachelor's degree in manufacturing, engineering, or a related field (advanced degree preferred).
- Three or more years of people‑leadership experience in a manufacturing and/or distribution environment preferred.
- Industrial Maintenance professional designation preferred (e.g., Industrial Mechanic/Millwright, Master Electrician).
Compensation
- The salary range will adjust along with the level of the role to match the person's relevant experience and/or education level.
Benefits
- include health and dental coverage, short- and long-term disability, paid time off, paid parental leave, 401K, and more!
- This policy governs all aspects of employment, including selection, job assignment, compensation, discipline, termination and access to benefits and training.
- Supervise maintenance staff across all shifts and Madison sites, including scheduling, training, performance management, and ensuring adequate coverage to meet operational and quality requirements.
- Champion Health & Safety program requirements, ensuring training, audits, incident response, and strong safety culture across all sites.
Company info
- Strong communication skills, including the ability to interact effectively in writing and verbally with customers, contractors, vendors, and regulatory authorities.
Equal opportunity
- Equal Opportunity Employer.
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