Associate Director, Equipment Maintenance

Join a Leader in Pharmaceutical Manufacturing - And Build What's Next

As Spokane's Largest Manufacturing Company, Jubilant HollisterStier LLC is a well-established force in the pharmaceutical and biopharmaceutical industries, providing a complete range of manufacturing services that support lifechanging medicines around the world.
We are nationally recognized for our expertise in producing sterile injectable vials and lyophilized products, and our Allergy business is a global leader in allergenic extracts that support treatments for allergies and asthma. Jubilant HollisterStier is proudly part of the global, Jubilant Pharma family. established force in the pharmaceutical and biopharmaceutical industries, providing a complete range of manufacturing services that support lifechanging medicines around the world.

For the Builders, Innovators, and Doers - This Is Your Place

If you are someone who thrives on solving complex problems, improving systems, and building real solutions, you'll feel at home here. At Jubilant HollisterStier, your ideas matter - and your impact is felt globally.

Why builders choose us:

• Immediate impact: Your work directly supports essential medicines and allergenic therapies used worldwide.
• Benefits start on day one: Medical, Dental, Vision, FSA/HSA, Life, AD&D, and Disability benefits begin immediately because your well-being shouldn't have a waiting period.
• A career you can grow: We provide opportunities for growth, promotion, and annual raises, with midpoint compensation reserved for high performance and longevity.
• A culture of improvement: We value people who thrive on continuous improvement, innovation, and hands on contribution.
• A stable industry leader: Backed by Jubilant Pharma, we pair long term stability with forward looking innovation.

If you want to build something meaningful with a team that values your drive, skills, and ideas - you belong here.

Job Description:

The Associate Director of Equipment Maintenance provides strategic and operational leadership for the maintenance, reliability, and lifecycle management of GMP manufacturing equipment supporting pharmaceutical production. This role is accountable for ensuring equipment reliability, regulatory compliance, inspection readiness, and continuous improvement across manufacturing operations. The Associate Director leads multi-disciplinary maintenance and engineering teams, establishes site maintenance and reliability strategy that supports corporate objectives, and partners cross-functionally with Manufacturing, Quality, Validation, and Engineering to create a safe, compliant, and efficient operational model.

Equipment Maintenance & Reliability Leadership

• Own the site maintenance and reliability strategy for GMP manufacturing equipment, utilities, and critical systems.
• Ensure preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance programs are effective, compliant, and continuously improved.
• Lead asset lifecycle management, including equipment performance monitoring, obsolescence planning, and reliability improvements.
• Serve as escalation point for critical equipment issues impacting safety, quality, or production.
• Stay up to date with industry and regulatory trend and application and adoption of new technology.

People Leadership & Development

• Lead, mentor, and develop managers, engineers, supervisors, and technical teams.
• Establish clear goals, performance expectations, and development plans for direct reports.
• Set culture and manage performance to achieve safety, accountability, continuous improvement, technical excellence and total ownership.
• Support workforce planning and succession planning for maintenance and engineering functions.

Regulatory Compliance & Inspection Readiness

• Ensure equipment maintenance activities comply with CGMP, FDA, and all global regulatory requirements and agencies.
• Lead equipment-related deviation investigations, root cause analyses, and CAPA implementation.
• Maintain inspection-ready documentation, including maintenance records, SOPs, and technical reports.
• Participate in and support regulatory, client, and internal audits.

Cross-Functional & Business Partnership

• Partner with Manufacturing, Quality, Validation, Engineering, EHS, and Supply Chain to support production and compliance objectives.
• Provide technical input to capital projects, equipment upgrades, and process improvement initiatives.
• Collaborate with Engineering and Validation on equipment qualification (IQ/OQ/PQ) and change management activities.

Financial & Vendor Management

• Manage maintenance budgets, including operating expenses, contracts, and service agreements.
• Oversee external vendors and contractors to ensure quality, safety, and cost-effective service delivery.
• Support long-range planning and capital forecasting for equipment maintenance and reliability initiatives.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, Industrial, Chemical, or related discipline) required
• Certified Maintenance and Reliability Professional preferred
• 10 years of maintenance experience in industrial manufacturing
• 7 years of experience in maintenance with pharmaceutical or biopharmaceutical manufacturing
• 5 years of progressive leadership experience managing maintenance or engineering teams required
• Demonstrated experience leading:
  • GMP equipment maintenance and reliability programs
  • Deviation investigations and CAPAs
  • Inspection readiness and regulatory audits
• Experience managing budgets, vendors, and external contractors required

• Proven ability to lead cross functional initiatives in a regulated manufacturing environment required

• Masters in Business Administration preferred
• PMP, Lean, or Six Sigma certification preferred
• ISPE, PDA, or equivalent pharmaceutical engineering training preferred
• Strong knowledge of GMP equipment maintenance, reliability engineering, and asset management
• Understanding of FDA and global regulatory requirements
• Ability to interpret technical documentation, SOPs, and engineering drawings
• Experience with maintenance management systems (CMMS)
• Proficient with data analytics, knowing what to measure and how to interpret trends.

Working Environment

• Combination of office and manufacturing floor environment
• Occasional exposure to aseptic and controlled manufacturing areas
• Must be able to move throughout the facility as required

Location: Spokane, WA - On Site, Full- -Time

Shift: Mon-Fri Day Shift

Compensation & Benefits That Start on Day One - Because Your Well Being Matters

Hiring Wage: $141,900 - $227,000, with opportunities for growth, promotion, and annual raises.

At Jubilant HollisterStier, we don't believe in waiting periods. From the moment you join us, you and your family have access to a full suite of benefits designed to support your health, stability, and long-term success.

Starting on your first day, you receive:

• Medical, Dental & Vision coverage
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) & Health Savings Accounts (HSA)
• Life & AD&D Insurance
• Short-Term & Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program

Unlock Your Potential

If you're seeking a dynamic and rewarding career, we welcome your application today. Apply online:

Careers - Jubilant HollisterStier

Jubilant HollisterStier is an EEO/AA Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.

If you require assistance applying for a position, contact:
JHS-TalentAcquisition@jubl.com

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