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LOCATION
Hayward, CA
POSTED
30+ days ago
Senior Manager, Maintenance & Calibration
Department: 63 Facilities Operations
Employment Type: Full Time
Location: Huntwood, CA
Compensation: $160,000 - $180,000 / year
Description
The Senior Manager, Maintenance & Calibration will lead the development, implementation, and execution of maintenance and calibration programs for the GMP manufacturing facility. This role is hands-on during facility startup, supporting commissioning and qualification (C&Q) activities, and will transition into building and leading a high-performing maintenance organization responsible for ongoing GMP compliance, asset reliability, and continuous improvement. This position will be based in Hayward, CA at our Huntwood Facility.
If any of the below describes you, we would love to meet you!
Strong technical leader with the ability to operate at both strategic and hands-on levels
Experience supporting startup, commissioning, and GMP qualification activities
Proven ability to build maintenance programs from the ground up
Collaborative leader capable of integrating with Facilities, Manufacturing, QC, and Engineering teams
Continuous improvement mindset with focus on reliability, uptime, and compliance
Key Responsibilities
Serve as a core team member supporting facility startup, commissioning, and operational readiness
Support development and execution of commissioning plans, qualification protocols and reports, turnover packages, and system walkdowns
Design, implement, and scale a GMP-compliant maintenance and calibration program
Establish and maintain a Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS)
Develop maintenance and calibration SOPs, job plans, intervals, and standard work instructions
Ensure maintenance and calibration requirements are embedded in system design and project turnover
Develop spare parts strategies, critical equipment lists, and asset hierarchies
Develop and execute preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance programs to maximize reliability and uptime
Coordinate contractor and vendor activities for maintenance and calibration services
Recruit, train, and mentor maintenance staff while fostering a safety-first, GMP-compliant culture
Partner with cross-functional teams to support facility modifications and manufacturing operations
Skills, Knowledge & Expertise
10+ years of experience in maintenance, reliability, or facilities engineering in a GMP or regulated environment
Direct experience supporting facility startup, commissioning, and qualification
Strong knowledge of GMP / GDP requirements, equipment qualification (IQ/OQ/PQ) and CMMS systems and maintenance program development
Experience managing utilities and process equipment (e.g., HVAC, clean utilities, process skids)
Demonstrated ability to lead teams and cross-functional initiatives
Job Benefits
Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
Basic Life, AD&D, Short- and Long-Term Disability Insurance
401k with Company Match up to 4%
Company Equity
Generous Paid Time Off including 18 Company Holidays (with a summer and winter shutdown), Vacation, and Wellness Time
Annual Lifestyle Account for reimbursement of fitness programs, equipment and more
Employee Stock Purchase Program (ESPP)
Flexible Spending Accounts (Commuter/Parking, Dependent Care & Healthcare)
Student Debt Program (Company Contribution to Loans)