Production Maintenance Manager

Production Maintenance Manager

We are a French pharmaceutical industrial group, recognized for making affordable healthcare products that improve and simplify patients’ lives to as many people as possible. With 30 years of technological expertise, we position ourselves as a world leader in sterile single dose with 10 sites on 4 continents and more than 2000 employees.

Since 2013, our site Unither Manufacturing LLC. based in Rochester (NY), specializes in the manufacture of Blow‑Fill‑Seal, Liquid Stick‑Packs, Pharmaceutical bottles, Tablets and Capsules. It has more than 300 employees.

Reporting to Michael Cifuentes, the Production Maintenance Manager is responsible for maintenance of all equipment used in the manufacturing and packaging of drug products at the Rochester N.Y. site. The person in this position provides administrative and technical supervision to all Production Maintenance Mechanics.

The Production Maintenance Manager ensures that all equipment meets the requirements for effective business operations and that the manufacturing and packaging processes run smoothly.

• Develops and manages projects required to provide equipment necessary to support the business plan.
• Coordinates scheduled and emergency maintenance, repair and improvements to equipment; manages ERP work order system and assigns work orders and PM’s to staff.
• Identifies future maintenance and/or equipment resources required to meet the business plan.
• Orders parts for preventative maintenance, work orders, routine jobs, and emergency repairs.
• Oversees the Preventative Maintenance Program to ensure all equipment is properly maintained from a functional efficiency standpoint and in compliance with FDA requirements.
• Participates in the Quality Improvement Program by performing investigations, writing response reports, and implementing corrective actions for CAPAs within Production Maintenance.
• Ensures staff understand the organization’s vision, values, goals and strategies and their relationship to daily work; manages employee performance, coaching, and development.
• Facilitates the implementation and acceptance of change within the workplace; acts as a champion for change.
• Provides technical support to all Production Maintenance mechanics in all skill areas, including electrical, mechanical, controls and operational theory.
• Serves as a technical resource to project teams for new product introductions, line extensions and process improvements aimed at improving efficiencies or quality.
• Attends technical seminars and trade shows to maintain current knowledge of equipment‑related technical developments.

• High School Diploma/GED.
• 15 years’ experience in automated pharmaceutical manufacturing and packaging operations.
• 3 years supervisory experience.
• Knowledge of liquid and solid packaging systems, pharmaceutical manufacturing equipment, preventative maintenance systems, and maintenance techniques.
• Solid fundamental understanding of mechanical systems and principles.
• Knowledge of FDA, CGMP, NFPA, ADA, OSHA, and New York State and local regulations.
• Budget management including expense budgets and capital project budgets.

• Ability to react to maintenance situations and quickly develop and implement solutions.
• Develop a proactive environment in Production Maintenance.
• Compliance with all regulatory authorities including FDA, DEA, OSHA, NFPA, EPA, and all state and local codes.
• Ability to manage staff of non‑exempt skilled trades.
• ERP systems for purchasing and Preventative Maintenance.
• Trackwise quality management system.

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Note:

The referenced compensation range represents the minimum and maximum compensation for this job. Individual annual salaries/hours will be set within the job’s compensation range and will be determined by considering factors including, but not limited to, market data, education, experience, qualifications, expertise, and internal equity considerations.

At Unither, your base salary is just the beginning. Our Total Rewards include:

• 100% employer‑paid medical premiums (approximately $2,000–$6,000+ annual value).
• 401(k) contributions: 6% match plus an additional 4% company‑funded contribution.
• HSA contributions with wellness incentives.
• And more—because we invest in your health, your future, and your peace of mind.

It’s a package designed to reward impact—not just hours worked.