KBI Biopharma · 3 hours ago
Manager, Facilities
Durham, NC
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level, Lead/Staff
10+ years expKBI Biopharma is a global contract development and manufacturing organization providing integrated drug development and biologics manufacturing services. The Maintenance Manager is responsible for maintaining the infrastructure to support cGMP operations, overseeing day-to-day maintenance operations, and managing maintenance staff and external vendors.
BiopharmaBiotechnologyHealth CareManufacturing
Responsibilities
Manage and coordinate day-to-day departmental operational activities, including general maintenance of utilities, equipment, buildings, premises, and grounds to ensure they remain in good repair support the site operations. Promote a safe work environment, practices, and standards at all times
Manage internal staff and third-party contractors, performing preventive and corrective maintenance on critical utilities, building systems, and manufacturing equipment. Coordinate with other departments to ensure seamless execution of activities
Supports activities related to capital and improvement projects
Supports departmental activities related to inventory management and quality systems, including change control, deviations, risk analysis, root cause analysis, CAPA, and other assigned tasks
Supports and participates client visits, regulatory audits, and related responses
Supports utility alarm notifications, and emergency calls after hours and over weekends as needed to support business requirements
Qualification
Required
High School diploma or equivalent, preferably with hands-on or vocational school training, and a minimum of ten (10) years of experience as a general maintenance mechanic in a manufacturing environment; or an equivalent combination of training and experience, or A.S./A.A. Degree in Mechanical/Utilities/ Information Technology; or Licensed Journeyman
Ability to read and comprehend instructions, correspondence, and memos
Ability to write routine correspondence
Ability to respond to common inquiries or complaints from employees and/or clients
Ability to respond effectively to the most sensitive inquiries or complaints
Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written or oral form
Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written or oral form
Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals
Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and interpret bar graphs
The physical requirements of the position include standing, walking, sitting, using hands and fingers, reaching with hands and arms, use of vision (including discerning colors), talking, and hearing
Frequently, bending, kneeling, crouching, stooping, climbing ladders/stairs (including vertical ladders to rooftops), and crawling apply
The position requires the use of PPE including fall protection, confined space, and electrical safety
The position requires reading documents, working on a computer with keyboard and mouse, discerning colors, discerning the feel of textures, manipulating small dosage units, and using a magnifying glass
Work is performed both in an office and manufacturing environment
Ability to wear safety shoes, eye protection, and using respirators are required
Emails using outlook, teams, MS offices (Word, Excel, Power point), be able to use computer applications
Manual and power tools for general maintenance
Computer, Telephone, Copy and fax machines
Preferred
Experience in a cGMP pharmaceutical manufacturing or other regulated industry preferred
Minimum five (5) years of management experience preferred
Benefits
Annual bonus structure for all employees
Medical, dental, and vision coverage
Paid PTO and holidays
401K matching with 100% vesting in 60 days
Employee recognition programs
Company
KBI Biopharma
KBI Biopharma, Inc. (KBI) is a leading development and contract manufacturing organization serving the biopharmaceutical industry. We help
1001-5000 employees
H1B Sponsorship
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2025 (27)
2024 (11)
2023 (18)
2022 (26)
2021 (14)
2020 (21)
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$109.47MKey Investors
JSR
2025-10-01Corporate Round· $99.87M
2016-12-08Series Unknown
2009-09-22Series Unknown· $9.6M
Leadership Team
Peter Carbone
Chief Operating Officer
Sigma Mostafa
Chief Scientific Officer
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