Maintenance (Manager or Lead or Supervisor with Lyophilization Experience) - Full Time Opportunity - Relocation is fine

Title: Team Leader, Maintenance LyophilizationLocation: Athens, GA - (Relocation is fine)Job Type: Full time Opportunity Job Summary:·        This position provides managerial and operational guidance to direct reports within the department. The incumbent manages the maintenance and process improvement of production equipment and facility maintenance.·        You will actively contribute to the discovery, development and delivery of our products to our patients and customers.·        Our global presence provides opportunity for all employees to collaborate internationally, offering visibility and opportunity to directly contribute to the companies´ success. We realize that our strength and competitive advantage lie with our people.·        We support our employees in a number of ways to foster a healthy working environment, meaningful work, mobility, networking and work-life balance. Our competitive compensation and benefit programs reflect Clients high regard for our employees. Description:·        Manage maintenance and related process improvements to ensure reliable and compliant production equipment operation. Perform and execute planning and scheduling of maintenance activities, including scheduling and hiring of outside contractors to complete production and facility repairs. Write, schedule, review and close work orders including production equipment preventive maintenance work orders.·        Assist the production group with technical problems and operational issues. Assist the process engineering group with process improvement.·        Schedule and perform annual production equipment rebuilds and facility shut downs as needed.·        Write departmental procedures (SOP´s, Preventive Maintenance Procedures etc.) in compliance with regulatory requirements and corporate policy and procedures. Write and complete Change Controls as needed.·        Perform follow up of completed work, evaluations on direct reports. Provides regular coaching, feedback, and support to subordinates. Identifies additional development and training opportunities for direct reports.·        Identify and stock critical spare parts to support production. Research and purchase new equipment and or tools to support production processes. Skills and Certifications [note: bold skills and certification are required]·        Professional Training/Certification in Maintenance Related Field required (Refrigeration, Electrical)·        Eight (8) years of experience in a maintenance craft·        Knowledge of Ultra Low refrigeration, vacuum systems, LN2 distribution, SIP/CIP systems, hydraulics.