Senior Manager, Mechanical Maintenance and Calibration

At Bristol Myers Squibb, we are inspired by a single vision – transforming patients’ lives through science. In oncology, hematology, immunology and cardiovascular disease – and one of the most diverse and promising pipelines in the industry – each of our passionate colleagues contribute to innovations that drive meaningful change. We bring a human touch to every treatment we pioneer. Join us and make a difference.

Position Summary:

This position is responsible for management of the Mechanical Maintenance and Calibration functions at the Bristol Myers Squibb Syracuse, NY commercial biologics manufacturing site.

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Develops and manages a maintenance service plan that supports 24/7 maintenance, calibration, and facility operations through an Integrated Cross Functional Team approach.
• Develops and implements state-of-the-art maintenance systems to assure a high level of support for the Syracuse site.
• Provides leadership of the maintenance operations at the Syracuse site including on-site and subcontracted trades to maintain a fully functional GMP process development and manufacturing facility. Maintenance includes the daily activities as well as regularly scheduled activities such as preventative maintenance and shutdown activities to limit manufacturing disruption, maintenance planning, MRO and all mechanical and instrumentation services.
• Develops and implements performance targets for Maintenance that creates a commitment to quality and safety from the staff.
• Customer Service is paramount, therefore this position must build and sustain strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders including Manufacturing, Quality, EHS, and local community and regulatory agencies to meet site and business requirements. Periodically will assess with the customer that expected service level is being attained and must strive to exceed such expectations.
• Interfaces with regulatory bodies and is accountable for non-conformance investigation thoroughness with appropriate and timely CAPA implementation.
• Ensures compliance with plant safety regulations and environmental regulatory requirements.
• Participates in risk mitigation and reliability analyses; performs advanced troubleshooting to identify root cause and appropriate CAPA for equipment problems.

Qualifications:

• Computer literate in Maximo CMMS or similar computer-based maintenance/calibration program(s).
• Experience with installation, calibration, troubleshooting and maintenance of biotechnology manufacturing equipment; bioreactors, chromatography skids, centrifuge skids, ultra-filtration skids, CIP skids, clean utilities, autoclaves, etc.
• Experience with safety procedures in a biotechnology manufacturing facility, including knowledge of safe work practices for steam, electrical systems, acids/caustics, etc.
• Ability to communicate a clear vision aligned with Site and Overall Business objectives. Broad knowledge of Good Manufacturing Practices, Governing Building Codes, OSHA regulations, and Industry Regulations related to the manufacture of Pharmaceutical products.

Education/Experience/ Licenses/Certifications:

• B.S. in a scientific or engineering discipline or A.S. degree with 8+ years of relevant field experience.
• 2+ years in a supervisory capacity.
• 5+ years of experience in a GMP manufacturing environment with relevant experience maintenance, metrology, and/or critical utilities.
• Understanding of building maintenance activities and functions.
• Working knowledge of FDA regulations, fundamental principles and operating implementation for electrical, HVAC, process heating and cooling utilities. Ability to manage or be an active team member of cross-functional project teams.
• Understanding of regulatory, environmental, GMP GLP and OSHA regulations.
  

Physical Demands:

• This position is in a manufacturing facility with classified areas requiring appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE). This role may require contact with hazardous materials such as caustic, acids and steam.

Work Environment:

• This position is primarily an office-based role, however, frequent entry into manufacturing and critical utility operations work areas is expected to perform evaluations and assessments on current practices.
  

Travel:

• This position requires up to 5% of travel.
• Periodic travel is expected for company functions, industry conferences, vendor audits, etc.

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Around the world, we are passionate about making an impact on the lives of patients with serious diseases. Empowered to apply our individual talents and diverse perspectives in an inclusive culture, our shared values of passion, innovation, urgency, accountability, inclusion and integrity bring out the highest potential of each of our colleagues.

Bristol Myers Squibb recognizes the importance of balance and flexibility in our work environment. We offer a wide variety of competitive benefits, services and programs that provide our employees with the resources to pursue their goals, both at work and in their personal lives.

Physical presence at the BMS worksite or physical presence in the field is an essential job function of this role which the Company deems critical to collaboration, innovation, productivity, employee well-being and engagement, and enhances the Company culture.

To protect the safety of our workforce, customers, patients and communities, the policy of the Company requires all employees and workers in the U.S. and Puerto Rico to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19, unless they have received an exception based on an approved request for a medical or religious reasonable accommodation. Therefore, all BMS applicants seeking a role located in the U.S. and Puerto Rico must confirm that they have already received or are willing to receive the full COVID-19 vaccination by their start date as a qualification of the role and condition of employment. This requirement is subject to state and local law restrictions and may not be applicable to employees working in certain jurisdictions such as Montana. This requirement is also subject to discussions with collective bargaining representatives in the U.S.

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