Sr. Manager, Maintenance

Your Role

The Sr. Manager, Maintenance oversees and directs maintenance activities, personnel, contractors, and related service providers to ensure the reliable operation of facility, utility, manufacturing, laboratory, and support systems. Responsible for the planning, scheduling, execution, and continuous improvement of preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance programs. Ensures equipment reliability, regulatory compliance, and operational readiness through effective resource management, technical leadership, and strategic planning. Serves as a key technical resource and lead troubleshooter for complex equipment and infrastructure issues while supporting capital projects, commissioning activities, and continuous improvement initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversees daily maintenance operations across facilities, utilities, manufacturing equipment, laboratories, and support systems.
• Manages the Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS) to ensure accurate work order, preventive maintenance, asset, and maintenance history records.
• Develops, schedules, and monitors preventive and predictive maintenance programs to maximize equipment reliability and uptime.
• Directs troubleshooting, repair, and maintenance activities for facility and process equipment.
• Leads investigations and resolution of equipment failures and recurring maintenance issues.
• Establishes maintenance priorities and allocates resources to support business needs.
• Manages maintenance contractors, service providers, and equipment vendors.
• Develops and administers departmental operating and capital budgets.
• Prepares cost estimates and business justifications for maintenance and capital projects.
• Supports facility expansions, equipment installations, commissioning, qualifications, and startup activities.
• Ensures compliance with applicable safety, environmental, GMP, and company requirements.
• Develops and maintains maintenance procedures, standards, and best practices.
• Identifies and implements process improvements to enhance reliability, efficiency, and cost performance.
• Supports audits, inspections, and regulatory activities.
• Participates in cross-functional teams to achieve departmental and organizational objectives.
• Provides leadership through technical expertise, coaching, mentoring, and professional development of staff.
• Supervises maintenance technicians, planners, contractors, and vendors.
• Establishes department goals, objectives, and key performance indicators (KPIs).
• Develops and reports maintenance metrics on a regular basis.
• Plans staffing requirements and assigns personnel to work activities.
• Ensures maintenance resources are effectively utilized and aligned with business priorities.
• Recruits, trains, mentors, develops, and evaluates department personnel.
• Conducts performance evaluations and supports employee development plans.
• Manages work schedules, overtime, and on-call coverage.
• Supports succession planning and workforce development initiatives.
• Drives a culture of safety, accountability, reliability, and continuous improvement.
• Directs departmental activities through direct-report employees and contracted service providers.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Facilities Management, Industrial Technology, or related field preferred.
• Minimum of 7-10 years of progressively responsible maintenance and facilities experience.
• Minimum of 3-5 years of direct supervisory or management experience.
• Experience in pharmaceutical, biotechnology, medical device, manufacturing, or other regulated environments preferred.
• Experience with CMMS platforms, maintenance planning, reliability programs, and contractor management.
• Demonstrated experience managing budgets, projects, and maintenance personnel.
• Valid California Driver's License with acceptable driving record.
• Certification in Maintenance and Reliability, Facilities Management, Project Management, or related discipline preferred.

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work

This role is a full-time onsite position in Tustin, CA. Days and hours of work are Monday through Friday 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. unless otherwise stated by Supervisor. The employee must also have the ability to work overtime and/or weekends when necessary.