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 Director of Equipment Maintenance provides site-wide executive leadership for GMP equipment maintenance, reliability engineering, and asset lifecycle management supporting pharmaceutical manufacturing operations. This role is accountable for defining and executing the long-term maintenance and reliability strategy aligned with business objectives, regulatory expectations, and operational excellence standards.

The Director ensures sustained equipment availability, inspection readiness, and continuous improvement across all manufacturing assets and critical utilities. As a key member of the site leadership team, this role partners closely with Manufacturing, Quality, Engineering, Validation, EHS, Supply Chain, and Finance to drive safe, compliant, cost-effective, and scalable operations while enabling future growth and capital expansion.

Equipment Maintenance, Metrology & Asset Strategy

• Drive equipment uptime to maximize production opportunity.
• Define and own the site maintenance and asset management strategy for all GMP manufacturing equipment and utilities.
• Establish standards for preventive, predictive, and condition-based maintenance programs that optimize equipment uptime, risk management, and cost efficiency.
• Lead long-term asset lifecycle planning, including obsolescence mitigation, spare parts strategy, and capital refresh planning.
• Serve as the executive escalation authority for critical equipment reliability, safety, and risk issues.
• Drive adoption of industry best practices, digital maintenance solutions, data analytics, and emerging technologies.

Leadership, Culture & Organizational Effectiveness

• Provide inspirational leadership to managers and technical leaders across maintenance, reliability, and engineering functions.
• Build a strong performance-driven culture grounded in safety, compliance, accountability, operational excellence, and talent development.
• Establish workforce plans, organizational design, and succession and development strategies to ensure long-term capability and resilience.
• Coach and develop leaders, ensuring strong bench strength and technical depth across the organization.

Regulatory Compliance & Inspection Readiness (System Owner)

• Ensure all equipment maintenance systems comply with FDA, EMA, and global GMP requirements.
• Function as system owner for maintenance-related compliance programs, on time maintenance completion, deviations, change management, CAPAs, maintenance SOPs, and periodic reviews.
• Lead strategic responses to regulatory and client inspections related to equipment, facilities, and maintenance systems.
• Ensure inspection-ready documentation, governance, and audit sustainability at all times.

Cross-Functional & Executive Partnership

• Act as a strategic business partner to Manufacturing, Quality, Validation, Engineering, EHS, and Supply Chain leadership.
• Provide oversight and technical support for equipment qualification (Cx/FAT/SAT/IQ/OQ/PQ) and major change initiatives.
• Support capacity planning, tech transfers, new product introductions, and operational scale-up activities.
• Represent equipment maintenance strategy and risk posture in site and corporate governance forums.

Financial, Capital & Vendor Governance

• Own maintenance operating budgets, long-range financial planning including capital forecasts.
• Establish governance models for external vendors, service providers, and contractors to ensure performance, compliance, and value delivery.
• Partner with Finance and Procurement to optimize total cost of ownership and return on investment.

Qualifications:

Minimum Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, Industrial, Chemical, or related discipline)
• 15+ years of progressive experience in maintenance, reliability, or engineering within regulated manufacturing environments
• 10+ years in pharmaceutical or biopharmaceutical manufacturing
• 8+ years of senior leadership experience managing multi-level technical organizations
• Demonstrated success leading:
  • Site-wide maintenance and reliability programs
  • Regulatory inspections and audit readiness
  • Capital planning and lifecycle asset management
  • Cross-functional, executive-level initiatives
• Proven ability to manage large budgets, complex vendor ecosystems, and enterprise risk

Preferred:

• MBA or Master's degree in Engineering or Business
• Certified Maintenance & Reliability Professional (CMRP)
• PMP, Lean, Six Sigma, ISPE/PDA certifications

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 Days

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

Hiring Wage: $170,100 - $272,200, 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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