We are a global leader in the development and manufacturing of active pharmaceutical ingredients, focused on specialist niches with expertise in highly regulated and complex chemistries. Formerly part of Johnson Matthey, we have over 50 years of experience navigating the challenges of the global healthcare industry, and nurturing long-standing, trusted customer relationships. Operating within two divisions, Generics and Originators, we deliver a differentiated service offering to pharma and biotech customers for every stage in the drug development lifecycle.

The primary function of this position is to perform scheduled preventative maintenance work events (PMs) for the Maintenance and Facilities departments at both the Devens and North Andover facilities. This work will be performed in accordance to Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and to GMP guidelines while documenting this work in an asset management database.

Other duties will include assisting with repairing, maintaining, adjusting, calibrating and installing equipment to ensure proper operations, and facility upkeep. Also required are drafting and revising SOPs and work instructions that pertain to the department.

Your responsibilities:

• Perform required PMs in a timely manner to ensure that Veranova is compliant with its SOPs and cGMP guidelines.
• Minimize process downtime due to equipment or parts failures by evaluating the overall state of equipment, make recommendations for repairs or replacement.
• Provide input for updating the critical spare parts data base.
• Interact with other departments to schedule work that is to be performed in their areas.
• Ensure all job related training (SOPs, Safety, corporate compliance) are completed in a timely manner.
• Assist with maintaining facility appearance.
• Assist with performing calibration and validation activities as directed.
• Supervise outside contractors performing work at the facilities.
• Issue work permits for hot work/right to work and perform Lock Out Tag Out activities on equipment as needed.
• Source and purchase parts for the group and maintain spare parts inventory
• May perform other related duties as required.

Essential

• High school diploma or equivalent with extensive on-the-job training related to diagnostics, maintenance, and repair of production and support equipment typical in the chemical processing industry. Technician certification or an associate’s degree in a technical field are desired.
• A minimum of 2 years manufacturing experience
• Experience in a GMP environment preferred.
• Formal project management training preferred
• Experience working in an environment utilizing continuous improvement tools (root cause analysis, six sigma)
• Excellent writing and communication skills.
• Able to physically enter confined spaces, climb ladders and work from heights
• Able to wear various types of respirators, protective clothing and hearing protection.
• Advanced computer knowledge including databases, cad systems, process control, reporting, and project management.

Valued

• Understanding of electrical system is a plus
• Understanding of control systems is a plus

Veranova is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is the policy of Veranova to provide equal employment access and opportunity to all persons regardless of age, race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, physical or mental disability, genetic information, citizenship, marital status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law.

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