Maintenance Manager - Day Shift

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Maintenance Manager - Day Shift

What you will do

Lets do this. Lets change the world. In this vital role you will report to the Sr. F&E Manager and be responsible for providing technical and administrative leadership to a group responsible for planning/scheduling adherence, troubleshooting, repairing, maintaining and improving the reliability of GMP and non-GMP equipment at Amgen, North Carolina. Managerial responsibilities include establishing team strategies, objectives, goals, while improving team performance. Consistently achieving key metrics/milestones. Supervising and technically developing direct reports, and supporting Amgens continuous improvement culture.

Strategic / Managerial

• Meet regularly with key clients to find opportunities and establish the strategic direction for the Maintenance Team.

• Establish annual team goals and track progress / communicate to GMP F&E leadership team

• Develop staff through annual Career Development Planning and acting as a role model

• Improve team performance by conducting regular 1:1 meetings and using Maximizing Amgens Performance (MAP) process : regular coaching, mid-year and end of year reviews, compensation planning, and talent management planning

• Promote Operational Excellence and Safety through purposeful presence on the floor (Regular job task walk-through with staff members)

• As a member of the extended leadership team, partner with maintenance managers to improve Maintenance support

• Provide Subject Matter Expertise to triage and resolve issues related to Maintenance process non-conformances

Technical

• Leverage knowledge of GMP F&E Process, Mechanical and Utility systems and instrumentation to develop team capabilities in diagnosis and troubleshooting of issues

• Manage lifecycle assessment and recommend replacement / upgrades as required to ensure high reliability

• Maintain awareness of relevant industry and regulatory trends for calibration /instrumentation and maintenance

• Provide input for responses to regulatory inspections or internal audits relating to instrument calibrations or maintenance programs

Logistical / Administrative

• Manage staff resources and work schedules (vacations, on-call rotation, etc.) to ensure adequate staff coverage and meet required PM calibration dates

• Ensure that staff maintain required training qualifications and are cross trained to support multiple GMP functional areas as needed

• Coordinate resources to support capital projects and work activities during maintenance shutdowns

• Manage department budget and expenses

• May require second or third shift work

What we expect of you

We are all different, yet we all use our unique contributions to serve patients. The resilient professional we seek shall be able to adjust well in a fast pace working environment, while collaborating to solve issues and drive continuous improvements with these qualifications.

Basic Qualifications:

• High school diploma / GED and 10 years of maintenance and/or operations/manufacturing experience OR

• Associates degree and 8 years of maintenance and/or operations/manufacturing OR experience

• Bachelors degree and 4 years of maintenance and/or operations/manufacturing OR experience

• Masters degree and 2 years of maintenance and/or operations/manufacturing experience OR

• Doctorate degree

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelors degree in life science, technical or aligned field of study

• 6+ years of relevant work experience in operations/manufacturing environment

• 3+ years of experience with regulated environments (i.e. cGMP, OSHA, EPA)

• Managerial experience directly managing people and/or leadership experience leading teams

• Experience working with ATO GMP F&E clients and systems (Bulk Manufacturing, Filling and Packaging, Supply Chain, Quality Labs, Small Molecule Manufacturing)

• In-depth technical knowledge of GMP equipment and instrumentation

• Experience supporting GMP capital project execution and verification activities

• Demonstrated leadership attributes as an individual contributor (e.g., leadership of initiatives or participation on network level or continuous improvement teams)

• Demonstrated proficiency in process improvement methodologies

• Leverage a strong background in GMP Maintenance combined with excellent leadership and communication skills (written and verbal)

• Ability to support multiple clients and prioritize resources against competing objectives

What you can expect of us

As we work to develop treatments that take care of others, we also work to care for your professional and personal growth and well-being. From our competitive benefits to our collaborative culture, well support your journey every step of the way.

In addition to the base salary, Amgen offers competitive and comprehensive Total Rewards Plans that are aligned with local industry standards.

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