Our Manager, Production Maintenance, plays a vital role in ensuring the highest quality and safety standards of our pharmaceutical products. Once you complete our training, your responsibilities will include The Manager, Production Maintenance is responsible for providing direction and daily supervision of production maintenance staff, planning equipment maintenance activities in accordance with schedules agreed upon, strategic planning sessions and development of site 5-year plan aligned with company vision and strategic direction. This position will have indirect, cross-functional involvement with all Operations and have opportunities to align systems and processes to ensure effective and efficient controls are in place to support regulatory compliance (i.e. 21CFR210 and 211), 503B compounding pharmacy registration and business operations. The Production Maintenance Manager will engage with other members of site management to ensure that the site platform for quality, compliance and operational efficiency are embedded across the site and visible through departmental and site metrics for the Maintenance Operations. Turn your passion for precision and your commitment to quality into a meaningful impact on healthcare across the US.
What The Manager, Production Maintenance Does Each Day
- Establishes and communicates a clear vision for a fully integrated and high performing production maintenance team that is aligned with the strategic objectives and business goals for QuVa Pharma
- Ensures effective and compliance operations in accordance with site registrations, GMP and environmental regulations and state requirements
- Effectively develops and leads the Production Maintenance team to provide site services with accountability for execution of equipment maintenance activities and calibrations to enable the QuVa Pharma operations and other support functions to meet or exceed business expectations in cost, quality, compliance, safety, culture and capital
- Leads the area of production maintenance from onboarding equipment through decommissioning via CMMS and related procedures
- Defines and implements necessary production maintenance practices; as well as drive industry standards with regards to 503B outsourcing manufacturing facilities through participation and engagement with regulators, industry subject- matter experts on facility operations, knowledge and principles from other related industry segments that utilize controlled environments and aseptic manufacturing
- Stays current with industry trends and identifies opportunities for workforce development and continued education for staff
- Effectively executes projects that improve quality, safety, product cost, risk reduction and plant capabilities, this includes the development and preparation of required cGMP documentation required for the ongoing equipment maintenance programs; Assures completion of all phases a project in a timely and efficient manner
- Networks and partners effectively internally with cross-functional disciplines (Procurement, Technical Support, Manufacturing, Quality, Finance, IT) as well as externally with customers, suppliers, and regulators to ensure compliance with company policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements, as well as promote an organizational culture that supports the achievement of business objectives
- Develops direct reports and builds a high-performance team through utilization of a performance management process that sets expectations, ensures ongoing coaching/mentoring and assesses employee performance
- Supports development of site and departmental metrics to gauge ongoing performance of organization and identification of opportunities for continual process improvement
Our Most Successful Manager, Production Maintenance
- Has strong technical writing skills and verbal/written communication skills, including presentation skills
- Successfully establishes priorities, allocates resources, and develops action plans to support day-to-day operation and drive improvement
- Utilizes analytical, critical thinking and structured root cause analysis techniques for problem solving
- Demonstrates expertise in project management
- Meets challenges and develops innovative approaches
- Influence others
Minimum Requirements For This Role
- Bachelor of Science in Engineering related field, or equivalent Science or Manufacturing Management related field, or a combination of education and industry experience
- 3 years of experience managing a team specializing in pharmaceutical environments
- Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS) principles
- Equipment/Instrument Calibration principles
- Experience working with PLC’s, HMI’s, Robotics, and SCADA systems
- Lean 6 Sigma knowledge and ability to utilize root cause analysis tools
- Cleanroom Design, Operation and Maintenance
- Experience with pharmaceutical grade compressed air systems
- Knowledge of local and state regulatory requirements
- Able to successfully complete a drug and background check
- Must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis; QuVa is not able to sponsor applicants for work visas
Any Of The Following Will Give You An Edge
- Experience in the facility and utility standards for the pharmaceutical industry
- Cleanroom Certification Requirements (ISO 14644)
Benefits Of Working At QuVa
- Comprehensive health and wellness benefits including medical, dental and vision
- 401k retirement program with company match
- A minimum of 22 paid days off plus 8 paid holidays per year
- National, industry-leading high growth company with future career advancement opportunities
About QuVa
QuVa is a national, industry-leading provider of pharmacy services, including ready-to-administer sterile outsourcing and advanced AI-generated insights providing clarity for revenue capture and inventory management. QuVa Pharma delivers essential medications in injectable formats critical for effective patient care. LogicStream, a QuVa company, partners with health systems to aggregate, normalize, and analyze large amounts of complex data through AI and machine learning tools that generate actionable insights supporting revenue optimization, inventory management, and inventory-related workflows. Through QuVa’s integrated solutions, health systems can transform pharmacy management to achieve greater value by operating more efficiently and effectively as they deliver high-quality patient care.
QuVa is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to creating and maintaining a work environment that is free from all forms of discrimination and harassment. QuVa's Equal Opportunity Policy prohibits harassment or discrimination due to age, ancestry, color, disability, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, military or veteran status, national origin, race, religious creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, and any related medical conditions), sexual orientation, and any other characteristic or classification protected by applicable laws. All employment with QuVa is “at will.”
