Director of Engineering & Maintenance

Director, Engineering & Maintenance

Fareva is a third-party manufacturing company and one of the world’s leading subcontractors in the Industrial, Household, Cosmetics and Pharmaceuticals field.

We are currently seeking an experienced Director, Engineering & Maintenance, to join their team in Richmond, VA.

Job Description:

Reporting to the site General Manager, the incumbent is responsible for all activities related to Process and Packaging Engineering Services, and Facilities Maintenance Operations. This includes all plant physical infrastructures, utilities, maintenance, custodial services, grounds keeping and all management of engineering services. The position is also responsible for Commissioning Services, Computerized Drafting and Design activities and Site Archives.

In addition, the incumbent is responsible for the scoping, budgeting, and day-to-day management of all site managed capital projects, as well as to provide the site engineering/maintenance.

Job Responsibilities:

Strategic Support

• Plan capital expenditures, identify appropriate equipment, and implement cost reduction/ continuous improvement strategies. Support site strategy through the following activities:
• Identification of state-of-the-art equipment designed to maximize site OEE (Overall Equipment Effectiveness)
• Supports site production by identifying opportunities to improve reliability and efficiency of plant equipment and systems, reducing operating costs through automation and implementing capital improvements to expand capabilities
• Develops and executes site strategy for equipment control systems and associated software

Reliable Supply of Core Utilities

• Establish and manage preventive maintenance program for utilities and equipment
• Maintenance of equipment and buildings in accordance with cGMP

Management of Site Capital Projects

• Sets scope, budget, and schedule for assigned capital projects
• Initiates funding requests including business case and appropriate justifications
• Manages projects from initiation through to successful operation

Generate/Maintain Site Master Plan

• Interfaces with strategic planning to determine business needs
• Integrates cGMP requirements

Budget/Asset Accountability:

• Administers spending budget and labor budgets
• Determines replacement costs for assets administration
• Overall maintenance responsibility for all site buildings and facilities.
• Budgeting and cash flow forecasting responsibility for annual capital program and ongoing multi-year projects.

Performance Management

• Sets individual objectives and development plans
• Coaches subordinates
• Establishes department succession plans
• Assures adherence to company policies, OSHA regulations and proper training of employees

Job Requirements:

• Candidates must have prior manufacturing experience
• BS degree in Mechanical; Electrical, Chemical or other engineering disciplines, Advanced degree preferred
• Professional Engineer preferred
• 10+ year’s previous management experience at Manager level or higher
• 15+ years’ experience in the pharmaceutical or related industry with experience in major project management and service management
• Significant Project Management experience required
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Compensation and Benefits:

• Compensation is commensurate with experience
• Comprehensive health/vision/dental insurance, company paid life and accidental death insurance
• 401(k) plan match of 4.5% with immediate vesting,
• Generous employee referral program,
• Paid vacation annually, paid holidays annually,
• Manufacturing employees also receive company paid work shoes, uniforms/lab coats and prescription safety eyeglasses.