Sr. Specialist, Operational Readiness Lead

Role: Operational Readiness Lead supporting pharmaceutical manufacturing facilities by enhancing workforce training, operational stability, and contingency preparedness. Responsibilities include designing and implementing formal technical curricula for operators and managers, updating SOPs, maintaining operational stability through competency frameworks, and leading contingency planning, simulation drills, and root cause analyses for utility and environmental incidents. Also tasked with integrating new equipment, supporting aging assets, and ensuring compliance with environmental permits and regulations, while fostering teamwork across diverse, unionized and salaried staff. Qualifications: High school diploma with 8+ years, associate with 6+ years, or bachelor’s with 4+ years of hands-on utilities/infrastructure experience; proven track record in technical curriculum development, contingency management, and labor collaboration; certifications in water, wastewater, or relevant technical licenses. Skills: Strong analytical, regulatory, and operational management abilities; familiarity with boiler, HVAC, wastewater, control systems, and lean Six Sigma tools. High-Value: Focus on utilities, environmental compliance, and operational stability in a biopharma manufacturing setting, with emphasis on utility reliability, regulatory adherence, and workforce development. Location: Not specified; travel not required.