Job Description

Are you an experienced professional ready to take the next step in your career within upstream or downstream biomanufacturing? We have an exciting opportunity with our client—a global leader in biopharmaceutical research and manufacturing—to join their team and play a key role in supporting and elevating facility operations.

About the Role:

We are seeking a Facilities Supervisor to oversee maintenance operations and lead critical equipment-related projects within a regulated pharmaceutical manufacturing environment. This is a hands-on leadership position responsible for maintaining facility infrastructure, ensuring cGMP and FDA compliance, and driving operational efficiency through preventive maintenance programs and technical project execution.

📍 Location: Middlesex County, NJ

💼 Full-Time | Direct Role

💰 Salary: Up to $100,000 annually

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and manage facility maintenance projects including equipment installation, upgrades, and repairs.
• Oversee day-to-day maintenance operations, including HVAC, high-pressure boilers, plumbing, utilities, and other facility systems.
• Coordinate preventive and emergency maintenance schedules using the ERP work order system.
• Collaborate with internal teams to forecast equipment and maintenance needs aligned with production goals.
• Manage procurement of parts and materials for routine and emergency repairs.
• Develop and enforce a robust Preventive Maintenance Program to maintain regulatory compliance and minimize downtime.
• Conduct root cause analyses and contribute to quality improvement initiatives through CAPA execution and technical reporting.
• Provide leadership and training to maintenance staff while fostering a culture of safety, quality, and continuous improvement.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or a related technical field.
• 8+ years of experience in the pharmaceutical or biopharmaceutical industry.
• 5+ years of experience working within a cGMP-regulated environment.
• Prior experience managing maintenance operations for critical systems such as HVAC, boilers, utilities, and facility infrastructure.
• Comfortable with shift flexibility depending on business needs.
• Strong computer and ERP/Maintenance Management System skills.

Preferred Experience:

• Background in pharmaceutical manufacturing and GMP compliance.
• Familiarity with facility and equipment compliance requirements under FDA regulations.
• Hands-on knowledge of building systems and utilities essential to manufacturing environments.

Ready to make an impact?

This is your chance to step into a pivotal role with a company that’s shaping the future of biologics and advanced therapeutics. Let’s connect— apply today to learn more about how you can be part of this transformative journey.

** This job description is a complete list of all desired skills but not all are required. We strongly encourage candidates who have some of the skills to apply. We look forward to a conversation to learn more about you**

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