Utilities Manager

Role Summary

Utilities Manager at GSK, responsible for maintaining and improving site-wide utilities within a 24/7 production environment, leading a team, and ensuring safe, reliable, and compliant operations of critical utility systems.

Responsibilities

• Ensure safe, compliant, and efficient operations of critical utility systems, including clean and industrial utilities.
• Lead and develop a team of engineers and technicians, fostering communication, motivation, and equity across shifts.
• Implement and maintain preventive maintenance programs to ensure system reliability and continuous utility supply.
• Manage the utilities maintenance budget, balancing in-house and contract labor while ensuring cost-effective operations.
• Oversee compliance with regulatory standards, ensuring inspection readiness and adherence to GMP and EHS requirements.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support production schedules and process activities.

Qualifications

• Required: High School Diploma with 5+ years' experience in facilities maintenance or utilities management within a manufacturing or production environment.
• Preferred: Bachelor's or advanced degree in engineering or a related field.
• Experience working within a biopharmaceutical manufacturing environment.
• Familiarity with clean utility systems such as Clean Steam, Water for Injection (WFI), and Purified Water (PW).
• Experience with industrial utilities, including boilers, air compressors, and wastewater treatment systems.
• Proven ability to implement continuous improvement initiatives and drive system reliability.
• Strong problem-solving skills and a commitment to accuracy and quality.
• Experience managing vendor relationships and ensuring contractor performance.
• Knowledge of GMP, EHS procedures, and regulatory compliance standards.
• Strong organizational and leadership skills to manage a 24/7 operational team.
• Ability to communicate effectively across all levels of the organization.