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Our client - a global and growingBioPharma CDMOcompany needs anSr. Manager - Equipment MaintenancewithPharmaceutical Industryexperience at their expanding plant inWA state,Excellent total comp.up to $205K+with excellentBenefits(starting day 1)+ Generous Relocation Bonus.If needed client willsupport H1B visa transfer.Job Posting #2713Job Title:Sr.ManagerEquipment Maintenance - Pharma Sterile FillLocation:Spokane, WARelocation:The client offers a generouslumpsum bonusfor relo assistance.Compensation:Salary range $125K - $180K + Annual Bonus (15%)Full Benefits - right away:Medical, Dental,15 days ' vacation/Sick time, Holidays,401k(matchup to 4%) .Company Info:Our client is a growingCDMOcompany in the Pharmaceutical Industry. They are a part of a global parent company with sites in many countries. This is an integrated contract development and manufacturing organization(CDMO)offering specializedAseptic Sterile manufacturing, fillingand lyophilization of drug products in Vials. They have around1,300 peopleat this manufacturing site inSpokane ,WAGroup Info:Lead theEquipment Maintenance groupsupporting the existing and expansion site in Spokane, WA. The group has4 supervisors for weekday and weekendworking24*7 in 12 hr shifts with a round 20 maintenance Technicians under the 4 supervisors. This role will report to theAssoc.Director of Maintenance,who will then report to theSr. Director of Engineering and Maintenancewho is over a group of around80 technical staff.Note1:The company recently completed their3 rd state-of-the-art Sterile Liquid compounding & Vial Filling lineand are currently expanding again with a4 th lineat this site .Note 2:This is ahands-on roleand the manager is expected to lead the team by example and perform some strategic Maintenance Engineering work and also lead this group.Note 3:This group supports only theequipment maintenancefor the plant. They haveseparate groups for Facility/Utility Management, Reliability and Engineering.Note 4:Clientwil lsupport transfer of existingTN1orH1B Visafor thispermanent direct hirerole, but willnot sponsor for a new H1Bvisa.Summary:TheSenior Manager, Equipment Maintenanceis responsible for the day-to-day leadership and execution of GMP equipment maintenance, reliability, and lifecycle management activities supporting pharmaceutical manufacturing operations.This role ensures equipment uptime, regulatory compliance, and inspection readiness through effective maintenance strategies, strong people leadership, and cross-functional collaboration.The Senior Manager translates site maintenance strategy into tactical plans and execution, leads maintenance teams and supervisors, and partners closely with Manufacturing, Quality, Validation, and Engineering to maintain a safe, compliant, and efficient operating environment.Job Description:Equipment Maintenance & Reliability ExecutionLead execution of preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance programs for GMP manufacturing equipment, utilities, and critical systems.Ensure maintenance activities are compliant, effective, and completed on schedule.Monitor equipment performance, reliability metrics, and asset health; drive continuous improvement initiatives.Act as escalation support for complex equipment issues impacting safety, quality, or production.Support asset lifecycle activities, including reliability improvements and obsolescence mitigation.People Leadership & SupervisionLead, coach, and develop maintenance managers, supervisors, engineers, and technical staff.Set clear performance expectations, objectives, and development plans for direct reports.Foster a strong safety culture emphasizing accountability, compliance, and continuous improvement.Support workforce planning and day-to-day resource allocation to meet production needs.Regulatory Compliance & Inspection ReadinessEnsure maintenance activities comply with cGMP, FDA, and global regulatory requirements.Lead or support equipment-related deviation investigations, root cause analyses, and CAPA execution.Maintain inspection-ready documentation including maintenance records, SOPs, and reports.Participate in regulatory, client, and internal audits; support audit readiness activities.Cross-Functional CollaborationPartner with Manufacturing, Quality, Validation, Engineering, EHS, and Supply Chain to support operational objectives.Provide technical input to equipment upgrades, process improvements, and capital projects.Collaborate with Validation and Engineering on equipment qualification (IQ/OQ/PQ), changes, and commissioning activities.Budget & Vendor OversightSupport management of maintenance operating expenses, contracts, and service agreements.Oversee vendors and contractors to ensure safe, compliant, and cost-effective execution of work.Contribute to maintenance planning, forecasting, and continuous cost improvement efforts.Candidate Must Have:Bachelor's degree in Engineering(Mechanical, Electrical, Industrial, Chemical, or related discipline)8+ yearsofmaintenanceexperiencein industrial manufacturing5+ yearsof experience inpharmaceutical or biopharmaceutical manufacturing3+ years of leadership experiencemanaging maintenance teams or supervisorsGMP equipment maintenance and reliability programsDeviation investigations and CAPA executionInspection readiness and audit participationVendor and contractor oversightStrong knowledge of GMP equipment maintenance, reliability engineering, and asset managementUnderstanding of FDA and global regulatory requirementsAbility to interpret technical documentation, SOPs, and engineering drawingsExperience with maintenance management systems (CMMS)Candidate Nice to Have:Certified Maintenance and Reliability Professional. (CMRP).Lean, Six Sigma, or continuous improvement trainingProject management experiencePharmaceutical engineering or ISPE/PDA trainingAdvanced degree inEngineeringorMBAAutomation experience usingRockwell PLC/HMI/SCADAsystemsExperience working in a fast-pacedPharma Contract Manufacturing Organization (CDMO)Keywords:Maintenance, reliability, Pharma, CDMO, manufacturing, plant, FDA, GMP, Sterile Aseptic liquid filling, Isolators, Clean rooms, Lyophilization, contract Manufacturing, Manager ,CMRP, PLC, Automation.