Facilities Supervisor – Biologics Manufacturing | New Jersey

About the Role

We are supporting a commercial-stage biologics manufacturer in NJ, that has recently scaled into full GMP production following multiple FDA approvals.

As part of continued site expansion, they are hiring a Facilities Supervisor to lead maintenance operations, ensure equipment reliability, and support ongoing manufacturing performance.

This role is critical in maintaining GMP-compliant operations across utilities, equipment, and facility systems.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate preventative and corrective maintenance across site equipment and utilities
• Manage and prioritise work through the ERP / CMMS system , assigning work orders and PMs
• Support installation, upgrade, and optimisation of equipment aligned to business growth
• Identify future maintenance and equipment needs to support increased production capacity
• Order and manage parts for preventative maintenance, repairs, and emergency work
• Support and enhance the Preventative Maintenance Program to ensure GMP compliance
• Participate in investigations, CAPAs, and quality improvement initiatives
• Ensure all activities align with FDA and cGMP requirements

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Chemical, or related Engineering field
• 8+ years’ experience within the pharmaceutical or biopharmaceutical industry
• 5+ years’ experience working in a cGMP environment
• Strong experience managing maintenance programs, CMMS/ERP systems, and equipment reliability
• Ability to support a shift-based environment as required
• Strong communication and organisational skills

Why Apply

• Join a growing biologics manufacturing site with approved products
• Play a key role in supporting facility performance and production uptime
• Exposure to GMP operations in a scaling environment
• Opportunity to step into a supervisory role with real ownership