Maintenance Manager

Applied Laboratories, Inc. is a family-owned company located in Columbus, Indiana. For more than 40 years, we have specialized in developing, manufacturing, and packaging over-the-counter health care products for customers across the U.S. and abroad. We continue to focus on our customers by providing them with quality products through continuous improvement, which has been the key to our continued success. As we grow, we strive to maintain that unique small business feel while encouraging employee training and personal growth throughout all of our teams. The pharmaceutical industry continues to expand, creating new job opportunities within our company.

Job Overview

A Maintenance Manager oversees the upkeep of a facility's equipment and infrastructure to ensure efficiency and strict compliance. They lead technical teams and implement preventive maintenance programs to minimize downtime and prevent production issues that could compromise product safety and quality.

Key Responsibilities:

• Ensure all maintenance activities adhere to Current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP), U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) regulations, and Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) standards. This includes rigorous documentation of all procedures, inspections, and maintenance tasks.
• Manage, mentor, and train a team of technicians. Responsibilities include scheduling, performance reviews, and developing team skills to effectively handle equipment.
• Implement and oversee robust preventive and predictive maintenance programs to increase equipment reliability and minimize unplanned downtime.
• Oversee the repair and maintenance of all critical systems.
• Use tools like Root Cause Analysis (RCA) and Corrective and Preventive Actions (CAPA) to investigate and resolve recurring equipment failures.
• Manage spare parts inventory and oversee relationships with outside contractors and vendors.
• Prepare and provide necessary maintenance documentation and reports for regulatory inspections and audits.

Skills and Qualifications: 

• A bachelor's degree in an engineering discipline (Mechanical, Electrical, or Industrial) is often preferred, along with 5–10 years of progressive maintenance management experience in a regulated industry.
• Strong, hands-on experience with the mechanical, electrical, and automation systems used in pharmaceutical facilities. Knowledge of Computerized Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS) is preferred.
• In-depth understanding of cGMP and FDA regulations related to equipment qualification, validation, and maintenance is preferred.
• Exceptional leadership, communication, problem-solving, interpersonal skills, and project management skills are necessary for collaborating with cross-functional teams like Production and Quality Assurance