Associate Manager, Utility Operations

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Job description

Overview:
Follow Your Genki to North America's largest, state-of-the-art Life Science Manufacturing Facility & CDMO

The work we do at FDB has never been more important-and we are looking for talented candidates to join us. We are growing our locations, our capabilities, and our teams, and looking for passionate, mission-driven people like you who want to make a real difference in people's lives. Join FDB and help manufacture the next vaccine, cure, or gene therapy in partnership with some of the most innovative biopharma companies across the globe. We are proud to cultivate a culture that will fuel your passion, energy and drive - what we call Genki.

Join us

We are growing our locations and are investing more than $2 billion into establishing a new large-scale manufacturing site for biopharmaceuticals in the United States to accelerate the growth of our Bio CDMO (Contract and Development Manufacturing Organization) business. This will be the largest end-to-end cell culture CDMO provider in North America.

The new site will offer end-to-end solutions to our customers looking to manufacture biopharmaceuticals in the US. In addition to drug substance manufacture, it will also provide automated fill-finish and assembly, packaging, and labeling services. The new state-of-the-art facility is located in Holly Springs, North Carolina, United States.

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About This Role

The Associate Manager of Utility Operations ensures the efficiency and operational reliability of the Utilities and Controls that support side-wide equipment and facility systems through Preventive and Corrective Maintenance practices. This role manages the development of the utility operators as the site
transitions from construction to operation. This role also assists with establishing efficient programs designed fit for future operations by utilizing knowledge of current good manufacturing practice (cGMP) and good laboratory practice (GLP) compliance, utility operations and maintenance programs, work scheduling, and equipment repair and troubleshooting. Additionally, this role provides day-to-day oversight and development of the Utilities team.

What You'll Do

Assists with developing the team's strategy and schedule needed for operations

Leads the transition from construction to operations for the utility systems by defining operational procedures and processes

Manages and develops utility technicians and operators across all aspects of personnel management

Collaborates with leadership to develop, implement, and perform tasks for the FDBN Utility Operations Program (e.g., establishes procedures, troubleshooting and repairs, access requirements, etc.)

Supports analysis of equipment breakdowns (failure analysis) to determine root cause and makes recommendations to eliminate future breakdowns

Participates on emergency response teams (ERTs) and other process improvement teams, as required

Leads root cause investigations and corrective and preventive actions (CAPAs)

Supports project engineering with design, installation, and validation of new plant system equipment, including facility, process, and laboratory utility systems

Interfaces with other maintenance and technical functions (e.g., Instrumentation & Controls, Manufacturing, Engineering, Spare Parts, Validation, Quality, and external suppliers) to provide a high level of excellence support

Acts as an operations advocate, removes barriers, enables processes to run optimally, and coordinates daily schedule

Serves as a coach and technical mentor for technicians and operators to foster professional development

Addresses employee concerns, questions, and performance, and partners with HR, as needed for resolution

Executes process confirmation of standards used on shift and works with process teams on ideas to proactively improve quality and compliance while implementing process improvements

Ensures control room technicians and operators follow processes through appropriate training and verifies solutions are mapped to work and communicated across shifts

Reviews and closes work orders completed by the utility operators and maintenance teams

Ensures operational tasks are properly documented in logbooks, pass downs, and work orders

Develops a process to ensure updates, changes, and any information is accurately communicated to all employees across shifts

Enforces all safety and environmental requirements and company policies (e.g., time off, shift work, inclement weather) that directly impact employees

Participates in the recruitment process and retention strategies to attract and retain talent

Completes required administrative tasks (e.g., timecard approvals, time off approvals, expense reports, etc.)

Participates in site visits to FDB global locations for knowledge sharing and learning of best practices

Other duties, as assigned

Knowledge and Skills

Knowledge of operations and maintenance performed on GMP and non-GMP utility equipment

Knowledge of engineers and operations general principals, and tools or equipment associated with calibration

Effective communication, both written and oral

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

Ability to work in a fast-paced environment

Ability to lead a team and manage multiple projects simultaneously

Knowledge of Microsoft Office (e.g., Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint)

Ability to effectively present complex information to others

Ability to adapt and be flexible with schedule to effectively communicate and manage teams on shift

Flexibility to provide on-call support to 24/7 operations and maintenance teams

Travel required, up to 10%

Basic Requirements

High School Diploma/GED with 12 years of operations or maintenance experience; or

Associate degree in Engineering, Life Sciences, or relevant field with 10 years of operations or maintenance experience; or

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Life Sciences, or relevant field with 8 years of operations or maintenance experience

Experience working in a cGMP environment

1-2 years of managing a team of utility operators or technicians

Preferred Requirements / Certificates

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Life Sciences, or relevant field

Experience working in utility operations within the biotechnology or pharmaceutical industry

Lean Six Sigma or other process improvement certification

BioWork Certification

Working Conditions & Physical Requirements

Will work in environment which may necessitate respiratory protection. No X Yes
May work in Mechanical/Production spaces that may require hearing protection and enrollment in a hearing conservation program. No X Yes
Will work in environment operating a motor vehicle or Powered Industrial Truck. No X Yes
Ability to discern audible cues. No X Yes
Ability to inspect or perform a task with 20/20 corrected vision, visual acuity, including distinguishing color. No X Yes

Ability to ascend or descend ladders, scaffolding, ramps, etc. No X Yes
Ability to stand for prolonged periods of time. No X Yes, up to 240 minutes
Ability to sit for prolonged periods of time. No X Yes, up to 240 minutes
Ability to conduct activities using repetitive motions that include writs, hands and/or fingers. No X Yes
Ability to operate machinery and/or power tools. No X Yes
Ability to conduct work that includes moving objects up to X pounds. No X Yes If yes, 10 lbs. X 33 lbs.
Ability to bend, push or pull, reach to retrieve materials from 18" to 60" in height, and use twisting motions. No X Yes

FDBN is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identify or any other protected class. If an accommodation to the application process is needed, please email .

To all agencies: Please, no phone calls or emails to any employee of FUJIFILM about this requisition. All resumes submitted by search firms/employment agencies to any employee at FUJIFILM via-email, the internet or in any form and/or method will be deemed the sole property of FUJIFILM, unless such search firms/employment agencies were engaged by FUJIFILM for this requisition and a valid agreement with FUJIFILM is in place. In the event a candidate who was submitted outside of the FUJIFILM agency engagement process is hired, no fee or payment of any kind will be paid.

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