Director, Plant Utilities & Sustainability
Core
Leading plant engineering, utilities operations, and maintenance teams to support 24/7 manufacturing operations and sustainability initiatives at a pharmaceutical campus.
Role type
Director, Plant Utilities & Sustainability
Builds
Reliable critical utility systems (water, steam, HVAC, power) and sustainable campus operations for pharmaceutical manufacturing.
Domain
Pharmaceutical/Biotechnology Manufacturing
Deliverable
infrastructure
Required skills
Utility operations management, reliability-centered maintenance (RCM), budget management ($10M+), regulatory compliance (GMP/OSHA), team leadership, clean utility systems knowledge, change control, stakeholder management
Preferred skills
Machine learning for predictive maintenance, condition-based monitoring, upstream cell culture support, downstream purification support, integrated facilities management
Technologies
Building Management Systems (BMS), HVAC systems, water for injection systems, pure steam systems, metrology equipment
Responsibilities
Lead Central Utilities, Building Utilities, Clean Utilities, Plant Engineering, and Sustainability teams; Champion safety and compliance culture; Manage $8-12M operations budget and $5-6M service contracts; Develop engineering and maintenance programs for continuous improvement; Collaborate with Asset Management and Manufacturing to ensure optimal equipment reliability; Mentor and develop team members; Implement inspection readiness programs; Manage relationships with service providers and regulatory agencies.
Seniority
Director, strategic leadership & large team management
