Job Summary:

The Facilities Engineering Department is responsible for all aspects of maintaining the site infrastructure in an active reliable state to support cGMP operations. Facilities Engineering oversees the architectural features of the buildings, Structural/Civil, Biotech process and laboratory equipment and systems, HVAC, Plant and Clean Utility Systems, Electrical Power and Lighting, and Automation for cGMP facility.

As an essential position, under the supervision of the Director, Facilities, the Facility Maintenance Manager will support day-to-day departmental operations including general maintenance of utilities, equipment, buildings, premises, and grounds at KBI BioPharma’s site at Hamlin Road and Venture Center, located in Durham, NC. This position will work to coordinate with internal teams and manages third-party vendors to meet compliance and safety requirements of sites

Job Responsibilities:

• .The facilities maintenance manager manages and coordinates day-to-day departmental operational activities including general maintenance of utilities, equipment, buildings, premises, and grounds that are in good state of repair to support the sites’ operation.
• Manage internal staff and services provided by third-party contractors, related to preventive and corrective maintenance on critical utilities, Building, and manufacturing equipment. Coordinate between other departments and teams for seamless execution of such activities.
• Supports and participates during client visits, regulatory audits, and responses. Supports activities related to Capital and improvement projects.
• Supports departmental activities related to inventory management and quality systems such as change control, deviations, risk analysis, root cause analysis, CAPA, and other activities as assigned.
• Promotes a safe work environment, practices, and standards always. Supports utility alarm notifications, and emergency calls after hours and over weekends as needed to support business requirements.

Minimum Requirements:
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities:

• High School diploma or equivalent, preferably including hands-on or vocational school training, and a minimum of eight (8) 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.
• Work experience in a cGMP pharmaceutical manufacturing or equivalent regulated industry required

Language Ability:

• 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.

Reasoning Ability:

• 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.

Math Ability:

• 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.

Physical Demands:

• 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.

Computer Skills:

• Knowledge or and experience using Outlook, MS Teams, MS offices (Word, Excel, Power point), and computer applications.

Equipment Use:

• Knowledge or and experience using manual and power tools for general maintenance.
• Knowledge or and experience using a computer, a telephone, a copy / fax machine.

Working Conditions:

• Occasionally attend emergencies after hours and over holidays.

KBI Biopharma, Inc. is an EEO/AA employer and actively seeks to diversify its work force. Therefore, all qualified applicants, regardless of race, color, national origin, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, disability or veteran status, are strongly encouraged to apply.

I understand that neither the completion of this application nor any other part of my consideration for employment establishes any obligation for KBI Biopharma, Inc. to hire me. If I am hired, I understand that either KBI Biopharma, Inc. or I can terminate my employment at any time and for any reason, with or without cause and without prior notice. I understand that no representative of KBI Biopharma, Inc. has the authority to make any assurance to the contrary.

I attest with my signature below that I have given to KBI Biopharma, Inc. true and complete information on this application. No requested information has been concealed. I authorize KBI Biopharma, Inc. to contact references provided for employment reference checks. If any information I have provided is untrue, or if I have concealed material information, I understand that this will constitute cause for the denial of employment or immediate dismissal.