Curia · 10 hours ago
Director, Engineering & Maintenance
Springfield, MO
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
10+ years expCuria is a global contract development and manufacturing organization with over 30 years of experience in the pharmaceutical and biotech industries. The Director, Engineering and Maintenance will lead the Project Engineering, Process Engineering, Utility Systems, Infrastructure, Automation, and Maintenance functions, ensuring compliance with regulations and driving project completion within budget and timelines.
BiotechnologyHealth CareManufacturing
Responsibilities
Ensuring the full compliance to OSHA and cGMP regulations at all times and working in concert with a cross functional team to ensure that Engineering & Maintenance projects and programs meet the required standards of the internal and external customers. Ensure Construction Management is in compliance with all applicable safety, regulatory and legal requirements
Organizing, managing, developing and implementing project plans, construction projects, designs, assembly of equipment, processes, and systems to ensure timely project completion, in compliance with regulatory agency requirements, internal company standards and current industry practices
Recruit top talent with every hiring opportunity and motivate/develop members of the department to be key leaders within the organization. Build and sustain employee engagement by creating a culture of efficient execution and an environment in which individuals and team can excel and continuously improve
Actively influence and participate in the site leadership team and establish effective cross-functional leadership relationships and presence
Direct responsibility for capital projects, as well as the site’s capital and expense budgets, cost control, project schedules, and direct/indirect expenses. Drive implementation of Engineering & Maintenance projects within budgets and timelines
Develop and regularly update the strategic capital improvement plan including site master plan
Maximize the success rate for production operations by instituting programs to minimize mechanical failure and enhance equipment performance. Establish maintenance KPIs like MTTR, MTBF etc
Support procurement strategy, equipment expediting/projects and FAT/SAT/IOQ/PQ
Ensure that appropriate training of all personnel for equipment, process and facility safety and operations is maintained and up-to-date
Maintain effectiveness of the Quality System components relevant to this position
Maintain regulatory compliance thru audits, validation, change management, risk assessments, qualified drawings, corrective action plans, FMEA, and deviation support
Utilize and promote Operational Excellence and continuous improvement
Provide oversight and technical expertise during the development of new strategic manufacturing platforms and products and implementation of new API processing technologies
Develop budget proposals. Control charges against approved budget and monitor/report expenditures
Has operational responsibility/accountability for site maintenance activities including the repair, maintenance and installation of equipment and the maintenance of buildings, grounds, utility systems with associated infrastructure
Recommends measures to improve production methods, equipment performance, and quality of work product
Reviews new product plans, and discusses equipment needs, and modifications with engineering staff
Develop, implement & maintain effective preventive maintenance program in conjunction with engineering and maintenance staff, and supervisors to improve production uptime
Manages spare parts inventory to balance cost control with operational reliability
Analyzes and resolves work problems and assists in solving problems
Provides departmental leadership for safety and environmental activities, consistent with Curia policies on safety and environmental quality applicable regulations, Curia policies and procedures, and Curia’s commitment to continuously improve EH&S performance
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Chemical or Mechanical Engineering
Minimum ten years related experience
Prior experience leading both Maintenance & Engineering teams
Demonstrated success in robust Preventive Maintenance Program(s)
Excellent communication skills, analytical skills, negotiation skills, problem solving skills, technical report writing, and presentation skills
Demonstrated ability to learn and understand technical specifications and terminology
Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office software, and in particular, EXCEL
Ability to internalize a variety of information, facts, and forecast a business impact
Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities in a fast paced environment
Knowledge of cGMP, safety and safety regulations (e.g. OSHA)
Preferred
Advanced (MS or MBA) degree, P.E. is a plus
Proficiency in applications software, particularly CMMS systems, with SAP knowledge preferred
Proven track record in leading organizational change
Benefits
Generous benefit options (eligible first day of employment)
Paid training, vacation and holidays (vacation accrual begins on first day of employment)
Career advancement opportunities
Education reimbursement
401K program with matching contributions
Learning platform
And more!
Company
Curia
Curia is a biotechnology company that offers discovery biology, synthetic, medicinal chemistry, and small-scale manufacturing services.
1001-5000 employees
H1B Sponsorship
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
unknown2025-03-07Debt Financing
2017-08-31Private Equity
Leadership Team
Steve Lavezoli
Vice President, Biologics Division
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