Associate Director, Facilities & Engineering

Position Summary

• Shift: Monday – Friday 8am-5pm
• 100% on-site

Catalent, Inc. is a leading global contract development and manufacturing organization (CDMO) whose mission is to develop, manufacture, and supply products that help people live better and healthier lives. Catalent is dedicated to delivering unparalleled service to pharma, biotech, and consumer health customers, supporting product development, launch, and full life‑cycle supply. With time‑tested experience in development sciences, delivery technologies, and multi‑modality manufacturing, Catalent supports the acceleration of development programs and the launch of more than a hundred new products every year. Powered by thousands of scientists and technicians and the latest technology platforms at more than 40 global sites, Catalent supplies billions of doses of life‑enhancing and life‑saving treatments for patients annually.

Title: Facilities & Engineering Associate Director

The Facilities & Engineering Associate Director will be responsible for the overall facilities needs for both GMP and non‑GMP areas including Manufacturing, Quality Compliance Lab, Product Development Lab, Warehouse and Administrative buildings, both existing and under design. Specifically, managing and executing preventive maintenance, repairs, installation and calibrations on building utilities, HVAC, control systems, EMS/BAS and process equipment within GMP compliance. The position directs the day‑to‑day activities of the maintenance and calibration teams to include training, reporting, security, pest control, maintenance, equipment management, calibration, janitorial activities and associated contractors.

The role

• Ensure that all facility utilities are 100% operational and maintained in accordance with cGMP SOP’s, maintaining departmental industry compliance in support of GMP Manufacturing & laboratory activities.
• Lead, coach, and mentor existing and new team members in both the maintenance and metrology teams supporting all shifts.
• Manage site equipment from induction through decommissioning.
• Set expectations and ensure all contractors are compliant and meeting expectations regarding contracted obligations, training and enforce safety awareness and practices.
• Recommend solutions and implement appropriate corrective actions for major and complex maintenance issues.
• Administrator of the Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS).
• Startup and shutdown of facility systems and upgrade associated utilities as required for new equipment installations.
• Participate in client and regulatory audits, audit responses and follow‑up corrective actions when required.
• Manage facility support contractors, including security, pest control, waste management, fire systems, and landscaping.
• Ensure all Life Safety systems are maintained and inspected to all regulatory standards.
• All other duties as assigned.

The candidate

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering is preferred; (Engineering, Engineering Management, or Engineering Technology). However, additional experience can be accepted in lieu of a degree.
• Strong leadership/supervisory skills and the ability to work in cross‑functional teams.
• Hands‑on maintenance/facilities experience with mechanical, electrical, HVAC, boiler and steam systems, heating hot water systems, energy management EMS/BAS and compressed process gas systems.
• Experience writing, reviewing, editing SOP's and other compliance documentation.
• Demonstrable leadership experience at Catalent (including but not limited to participation in Catalent-sponsored leadership programs such as NGGL, GOLD, GM Excellence, and GROW) may be considered in place of external experience.

Anticipated salary range in New Jersey: $167,360 - $230,120 plus annual bonus, when eligible. The final salary offered to a successful candidate may vary and will be dependent on several factors.

Benefits

• Competitive medical benefits and 401K
• 152 hours PTO + 8 Paid Holidays
• Dynamic, fast‑paced work environment
• Opportunity to work on Continuous Improvement Processes

Catalent is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and veterans.

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