The Supervisor, Utility Maintenance is responsible for overseeing and coordinating the operations of utility systems and the team of utility maintenance for clean and black utilities to ensure smooth and efficient operations. This role focuses on maintaining and managing equipment, vendors, and daily operational activities while ensuring compliance with safety, regulatory, and Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) standards. Additionally, this role also provides training, technical support, and leadership to the utility operations maintenance team.

Follow Your Genki to North America's largest, state-of-the-art Life Science Manufacturing Facility & CDMO

The work we do at FUJIFILM Diosynth Biotechnologies has never been more important—and we are looking for talented candidates to join us. We are growing our locations, our capabilities, and our teams, and looking for passionate, mission-driven people like you who want to make a real difference in people’s lives. Join FUJIFILM Diosynth Biotechnologies and help manufacture the next vaccine, cure, or gene therapy in partnership with some of the most innovative biopharma companies across the globe. We are proud to cultivate a culture that will fuel your passion, energy and drive - what we call Genki.

Join us

We are growing our locations and are investing more than $2 billion into establishing a new large-scale manufacturing site for biopharmaceuticals in the United States to accelerate the growth of our Bio CDMO (Contract and Development Manufacturing Organization) business. This will be the largest end-to-end cell culture CDMO provider in North America.

The new site will offer end-to-end solutions to our customers looking to manufacture biopharmaceuticals in the US. In addition to drug substance manufacture, it will also provide automated fill-finish and assembly, packaging, and labeling services. The new state-of-the-art facility is located in Holly Springs, North Carolina, United States.

What You’ll Do

• Manages and oversees daily utility system operations, including compressed gases, cooling towers, plant steam, chillers, HVAC, boilers, fire alarms, and utility management systems (e.g., Delta V, Simplex, BMS)
• Supervises a team of utility maintenance technicians, including electrical and HVAC, and provides training, guidance, and development opportunities
• Troubleshoots utility system issues, coordinates timely repairs to minimize downtown, and ensures equipment operates efficiently while adhering to compliance and safety standards
• Performs inspections and analysis to identify areas for improvement and implements energy-saving measures to minimize operational costs and environmental impact
• Responds to equipment failures and emergencies promptly to ensure continuous operations
• Assists in preparing utility systems for emergencies, including power outages, fire alarms, and adverse weather events
• Ensures utility systems are operating in compliance with GMP, Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), and other regulatory standards
• Maintains accurate records of maintenance activities and work orders, documents incidents reported by utility technicians, and updates standard operating procedures (SOPs), as needed
• Participates in cross-departmental meetings, audits, and inspections to provide technical expertise
• Supports and implements utility related projects and process improvement initiatives
• Supports site operations and handles emergency work orders outside regular working hours, as needed
• Collaborates on the development and implementation of safety procedures and risk assessments
• Enforces all company policies (e.g., time off, shift work, inclement weather) that directly impact employees
• Completes required administrative tasks (e.g., timecard approvals, time off requests, expense reports, etc.)
• Participates in the recruitment process and retention strategies to attract and retain talent
• Addresses performance gaps, employee questions and concerns, and partners with HR as needed for resolution
• Performs other duties, as assigned

Knowledge & Skills

• Advanced knowledge of mechanical, electrical, plumbing, chemical treatment, and control systems
• Familiarity with GMP, FDA, and other regulatory requirements
• Effective communication, both written and oral
• Ability to work in a team environment
• Willingness to coach, lead, and develop a team
• Ability to effectively present information to others
• Knowledge of Lean Six Sigma methodologies or other continuous improvement techniques
• Must be able to work shifts and on-call, as needed

Required Skills

• High School Diploma/GED with 7+ years of experience in utility operations, maintenance or related field; or
• Associate’s degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Applied Engineering, or Industrial Technology with 5+ years of experience in utility operations, maintenance or related field
• 1-2 years of people management experience
• Prior experience working in a GMP environment
• Experience using Microsoft Office (e.g., Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.)

Preferred Skills and Certifiactions 

• Associate’s degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Applied Engineering, or Industrial Technology
• 2+ years of people management experience
• Prior experience in utility maintenance, pharmaceutical manufacturing, or another highly regulated industry
• Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS) or other data tracking software experience
• Experience developing and implementing preventative maintenance systems
• Lean Six Sigma
• BioWork Certificate

Working Conditions & Physical Requirements:

• May work in Mechanical/Production spaces that may require hearing protection and enrollment in a hearing conservation program. 
• Will work in environment operating a motor vehicle or Powered Industrial Truck.
• May be required to operate a pallet jack
• Ability to discern audible cues.
• Ability to inspect or perform a task with 20/20 corrected vision, visual acuity, including distinguishing color.
• Ability to ascend or descend ladders, scaffolding, ramps, etc.
• Ability to stand for prolonged periods of time - up to 60 minutes
• Ability to sit for prolonged periods of time - up to 60 minutes
• Ability to conduct activities using repetitive motions that include writs, hands and/or fingers.
• Ability to operate machinery and/or power tools.
• Ability to conduct work that includes moving objects up to 33 pounds.
• Ability to bend, push or pull, reach to retrieve materials from 18” to 60” in height, and use twisting motions. 

To all agencies: Please, no phone calls or emails to any employee of FUJIFILM about this requisition. All resumes submitted by search firms/employment agencies to any employee at FUJIFILM via-email, the internet or in any form and/or method will be deemed the sole property of FUJIFILM, unless such search firms/employment agencies were engaged by FUJIFILM for this requisition and a valid agreement with FUJIFILM is in place. In the event a candidate who was submitted outside of the FUJIFILM agency engagement process is hired, no fee or payment of any kind will be paid.

Fujifilm is committed to providing equal opportunities in hiring, promotion and advancement, compensation, benefits, and training regardless of nationality, age, gender, sexual orientation or gender identity, race, ethnicity, religion, political creed, ideology, national, or social origin, disability, veteran status, etc.

If you require reasonable accommodation in completing this application, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, or otherwise participating in the employee selection process, please direct your inquiries to our HR Department (FDBN_PNC@fujifilm.com).