Manager- Manufacturing & Packaging Lead Engineer
$99,200–$165,400 year
On-siteGroton, Connecticut, United States
Groton, Connecticut, United StatesOn-siteFull Time$99,200–$165,400 yearSenior LevelEnterprise
Full TimeSenior LevelEnterprise
Job Summary
Lead technical oversight for 24x7x365 maintenance and reliability of critical manufacturing and packaging assets at the Groton, CT R&D site. Manage asset lifecycle from design through obsolescence, drive preventive and predictive maintenance strategies, and lead capital projects from concept to commissioning. Ensure cGMP, EHS, and Pfizer Quality compliance while managing contractor teams and vendor performance. Execute root cause investigations, implement corrective actions, and collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders to optimize operations using Lean and Six Sigma methodologies. Support business continuity and crisis management as required.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in engineering (Mechanical, Chemical, Electrical, or related discipline)
- Minimum of 5 years' experience demonstrated in: Pharmaceutical or regulated manufacturing/packaging environments
- Experience in Maintenance and engineering operations
- cGMP compliance
- Experience leading teams or providing technical leadership in a matrix organizational structure/environment
- In-depth knowledge of GxP building and facility mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and support systems and equipment
- Comprehensive knowledge of maintenance practices and processes
- Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills
- Understanding of Service Level Agreements (SLAs) and Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) and the ability to work with business line customers/colleagues to establish and collect meaningful metrics
- Proficiency in fiscal management applications and CMMS (Computerized Maintenance Management System) systems
- Skilled proficiency with the Microsoft Office Suite including PowerPoint, Excel, and Word
- Ability to quickly adjust to a changing business climate without losing focus on near and long-term strategies
- Ability to exercise leadership/diplomacy in a team-oriented environment
- Exceptional interpersonal and negotiation skills
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Initiative-taking /initiative-taker with ability to multi-task and work effectively with minimal supervision
- Responsive customer service attitude
- Day shift with occasional after hours or weekend response for onsite support associated with facility incidents or excursions or planned shutdowns for maintenance and/or capital and expense project execution
- Respond as required to the site in support of business continuity, emergency events, and off-shift schedules
- Entry and work in laboratories, vivarium, mechanical/electrical rooms, central utility plants, maintenance shops, shipping and receiving and service corridors
- Strict adherence to gowning procedures and personal protective equipment will be required as applicable
- General safety knowledge and awareness expected in office, laboratory, and manufacturing environment
- Ability to perform detailed work on multiple, concurrent tasks, with frequent interruptions and under time constraints
- On a daily basis, the position responsibilities may require the ability to stoop; to reach; to stand, to walk and sit for extended periods of time; to push and/or pull objects weighing up to 30 pounds; with reasonable accommodation; to use finger dexterity to operate a computer and other office equipment and hand strength to grasp objects; to perceive the attributes of objects by touch; to hear and verbally exchange ideas and information with colleagues and others on the phone and in the offi...
- On a frequent basis, essential duties of the position may require the ability to climb stairs, climb ladders, to kneel and/or crouch to retrieve items
- Candidates must be authorized to be employed in the U.S. by any employer
- This position requires permanent work authorization in the United States
Desired Qualifications
- Advanced degree (MS or MBA)
- Experience with: Packaging systems (e.g., filling, labeling, serialization)
- Automation and control systems (PLC, SCADA)
- Reliability engineering and asset management programs
- Experience leading capital projects
- Lean / Six Sigma certification or equivalent
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