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Sr. Manager, Maintenance

Fresenius Kabi USA, LLC
life insurance, 401(k)
United States, Illinois, Melrose Park
Aug 05, 2025
Job Summary This position will lead the site-based maintenance team across four shifts operating in a 24/7 structure. Primary responsibilities include maximizing equipment and systems operation, providing technical leadership and mentoring to the maintenance team as well as executing equipment maintenance and projects in a fast-paced, dynamic work environment. This position will also provide input for budget development and capital planning including ensuring agreed upon financial commitments are met.
*Pay Range: $175,000 - $190,000
*Position is eligible to participate in an annual bonus plan with a target of 10% of the base salary.
*Final pay determinations will depend on various factors, including, but not limited to experience level, education, knowledge, skills, and abilities.
*Our benefits and programs are comprehensive and thoughtfully crafted to ensure our colleagues live healthy lives and have support when it matters most. Benefits offered include a 401(k) plan with company contributions, paid vacation, holiday and personal days, employee assistance program, and health benefits to include medical, prescription drug, dental and vision coverage. Responsibilities

Position Responsibilities:

  • Drive maintenance operations throughout the site: innovate, document, improve work methods, standardize, provide a safe work environment and require safe work practices, train, measure and analyze key performance indicators to improve processes and ensure equipment and systems are in optimal operating condition.
  • Review and modify the existing preventative maintenance program to fit the ever-increasing need for continuous operation of systems/equipment.
  • Assure proper troubleshooting of systems/equipment to minimize down-time and eliminate re-occurring of problems.
  • Provide leadership, mentor and manage site-based maintenance staff.
  • Develop maintenance business plans and provide guidance/direction for successful plan implementation including working closely with cross-functional teams to implement projects.
  • Provide oversight for budget development and execution, and capital planning.
  • Manage budget and contract documents including RFPs, purchase orders and invoicing.
  • Help manage vendor support and equipment relationships.
  • Communicate with senior leadership on maintenance and equipment issues as well as provide analysis and recommendations.
  • Recruit, interview and hire bar raising maintenance talent as needed. Create and implement comprehensive training programs for staff to assure cross-training for team.
  • Ensure department personnel are aware of Fresenius Kabi's Environmental and Energy Management System including Environmental and Energy Policy as well as applicable ISO requirements.

All employees are responsible for ensuring the compliance to company documents, programs and activities related to the Health, Safety, Environment, Energy, and Quality Management Systems, as per your roles and responsibilities.

Position Requirements:

  • Bachelor's degree in engineering or other technical field of study required.
  • Minimum of 8 years of manufacturing maintenance and/or engineering experience with at least 3 years in progressive leadership roles; experience in a FDA-regulated pharmaceutical manufacturing environment is strongly preferred.
  • This is a multidimensional role that requires candidates with strong leadership skills, technical aptitude, persuasion and desire to work in a fast-paces, cutting-edge pharmaceutical plant.
  • Strong understanding of engineering principles and practices relevant to the pharmaceutical industry.
  • Project leadership skills required.
  • Demonstrated ability to motivate and direct a team, fostering a collaborative and innovative work environment.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills to articulate project requirements and progress to stakeholders.
  • Strong knowledge and experience with HVAC and refrigeration systems.
  • Experienced in electrical installation, power distribution and wiring.
  • Must have a good understanding of electronics, relays, controllers and programmable controllers.
Additional Information

We offer an excellent salary and benefits package including medical, dental and vision coverage, as well as life insurance, disability,401K with company contribution, andwellness program.

Fresenius Kabi is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, citizenship, immigration status, disabilities, or protected veteran status.

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