Plant Engineering and Maintenance Manager in Phoenix, Arizona at Precision Science Inc

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Precision Science, a growing animal health manufacturing company, is seeking an experienced Plant Engineering & Maintenance Manager to lead our facility maintenance, engineering operations, and capital improvement initiatives.

This leadership position plays a critical role in ensuring equipment reliability, facility safety, operational efficiency, and continuous improvement. The ideal candidate is a hands-on, solutions-oriented leader who enjoys developing teams, solving technical challenges, and collaborating across departments.

This positions comes with benefits, paid time off, holiday pay and 401k match.

Key Responsibilities:

Facilities & Maintenance Management
•Oversee daily facility operations, equipment maintenance, and building systems.
•Lead and develop maintenance personnel, engineers, and outside contractors.
•Establish preventive maintenance programs to minimize equipment downtime.
•Ensure manufacturing equipment and utilities are maintained for safe and reliable operations.
•Manage maintenance schedules, spare parts inventory, and departmental resources.

Engineering & Capital Projects.
•Plan and oversee facility improvements, capital equipment installations and commissioning, and capital projects.
•Coordinate maintenance, and communicate disruptions in ways that support safe, efficient operations.
•Manage project budgets, timelines, vendors, and contractors.
•Support facility expansion and long-term infrastructure planning.
•Equipment reliability and lifecycle management.
•Technical troubleshooting and root-cause analysis.
•Maintenance systems and performance metrics.
•Utility capacity planning.
•Partnership with Quality on GMP compliance, qualification, and change control.
•Technical support for expanding new plant manufacturing capabilities.

Safety & Regulatory Compliance
•Ensure compliance with applicable GMP, OSHA, FDA, and environmental requirements.
•Maintain accurate equipment maintenance, calibration, and inspection records.
•Support regulatory audits, safety inspections, and corrective actions.
•Partner with Quality and Operations to maintain safe and compliant manufacturing conditions.

Leadership & Continuous Improvement
•Build strong working relationships with the Operations department to support reliable facilities and shared operational goals.
•Foster a service-oriented Facilities team that treats employees with respect, listens to concerns, and approaches challenges with professionalism and a problem-solving mindset.
•Take shared ownership of operational challenges, working across departments to identify root causes and implement solutions without blame.
•Coach and hold Facilities team members accountable for both technical performance and how they interact with colleagues.
•Seek regular feedback from internal partners and use it to improve responsiveness, communication, and service.
•Identify opportunities to improve equipment performance, facility efficiency, and manufacturing capacity.
•Develop departmental goals, budgets, and performance measures.
•Implement strategies to reduce equipment downtime and maintenance costs.
•Promote Lean Manufacturing, preventive maintenance, and continuous improvement initiatives.
•Provide leadership with updates on facility performance, projects, and equipment reliability.
•Engineering support for manufacturing improvements.

Qualifications:
•Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Facilities Management, or related field preferred; equivalent experience considered.
•10+ years of experience in manufacturing maintenance, facilities, or engineering.
•5+ years of management or leadership experience.
•Experience in animal health, pharmaceutical, food, nutraceutical, or regulated manufacturing preferred.
•Strong knowledge of industrial equipment, preventive maintenance, and facility systems.
•Experience managing capital projects, budgets, and contractors.
•Working knowledge of GMP, OSHA, and manufacturing safety requirements.
•Experience with CMMS, Lean Manufacturing, and equipment reliability programs preferred.
•Extensive knowledge of industrial maintenance, mechanical systems, electrical systems, and facility utilities.

Required Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
•Strong leadership, communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
•Strong leadership, employee development, and team management capabilities.
•Strong understanding of preventive maintenance, equipment reliability, and root cause analysis.
•Ability to manage multiple capital projects and operational priorities.
•Excellent analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills.
•Strong financial management, budgeting, and cost-control capabilities.
•Knowledge of GMP, OSHA, environmental compliance, and manufacturing safety practices.
•Excellent communication and cross-functional collaboration skills.
•Ability to develop strategic plans and translate objectives into measurable operational improvements.
•Proficiency with Microsoft Office, CMMS platforms, and applicable maintenance management technologies.

Physical Requirements & Work Environment
•Work is performed in manufacturing, warehouse, and office environments.
•Ability to walk, stand, and inspect equipment throughout the facility.
•May occasionally lift up to 25 pounds.
•Must wear required personal protective equipment (PPE).
•May be required to respond to facility emergencies outside normal working hours.