Supervisor, Facilities & Engineering

Supervisor, Facilities & Engineering

Position Summary

• Shift: Night shift

• 100% on-site

Catalent, Inc. is a leading global contract development and manufacturing organization (CDMO) whose mission is to develop, manufacture, and supply products that help people live better and healthier lives. Catalent is dedicated to delivering unparalleled service to pharma, biotech, and consumer health customers, supporting product development, launch, and full life-cycle supply. With time-tested experience in development sciences, delivery technologies, and multi-modality manufacturing, Catalent supports the acceleration of development programs and the launch of more than a hundred new products every year. Powered by thousands of scientists and technicians and the latest technology platforms at more than 40 global sites, Catalent supplies billions of doses of life-enhancing and life-saving treatments for patients annually.

The Supervisor, Facilities & Engineering is a key leadership role responsible for overseeing the maintenance, repair, calibration, and installation of facility and process equipment in a GMP-regulated biologics manufacturing environment. This position supervises a cross-functional team of Facilities Mechanics and Engineering Technicians, ensuring the reliable operation of building utilities, HVAC systems, clean utilities (e.g., WFI, clean steam), process equipment, and automation/control systems. The Supervisor ensures compliance with preventive maintenance programs, supports manufacturing operations, and coordinates internal and external resources to maintain a state of control across the facility. The Facilities Mechanic and Engineering Technician roles will report to the Supervisor, Facilities & Engineering on same shift.

The role:

• Supervise and coordinate daily activities of Facilities Mechanics and Engineering Technicians across multiple shifts.

• Oversee operation and maintenance of utility systems including HVAC, clean steam generators, chillers, USP/DI water systems, boilers, air compressors, and refrigeration systems.

• Lead troubleshooting and repair of mechanical and electrical systems, including bioprocess equipment such as fermenters, bioreactors, centrifuges, TFF systems, chromatography skids, incubators, and CTUs.

• Develop and maintain preventive maintenance and calibration programs for facility and process systems using CMMS.

• Ensure proper functionality and monitoring of Building Automation Systems (BAS) and control systems.

• Generate and maintain SOPs, job aids, and maintenance records for equipment and systems.

• Coordinate with vendors and contractors for equipment maintenance, calibration, and repairs.

The candidate:

• High School Diploma or equivalent required; Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree preferred.

• 8+ years of relevant experience in maintenance or engineering.

• Minimum 2 years of demonstrated leadership capability gained through supervisory roles or senior/lead technician experience, including coordinating work, mentoring staff, or directing technical activities.

• Strong mechanical and electrical troubleshooting skills.

• Experience with calibration, preventive maintenance, and CMMS systems.

• Proficiency in automation and control systems operations and troubleshooting.

• Understanding of GMP, regulatory compliance, and cleanroom operations.

• Class III Stationary Engineer’s License preferred.

The anticipated salary range for this position in Maryland is $95,000 - $120,000 plus an annual bonus target. The final salary offered to a successful candidate may vary, and will be dependent on several factors that may include but are not limited to: the type and length of experience within the job, type and length of experience within the industry, skillset, education, business needs, etc. Catalent is a multi-state employer, and this salary range may not reflect positions that work in other states.

Why you should join Catalent:

• Competitive medical benefits and 401K

• 152 hours PTO + 8 Paid Holidays

• Dynamic, fast-paced work environment

• Opportunity to work on Continuous Improvement Processes

Catalent offers rewarding opportunities to further your career!  Join the global drug development and delivery leader and help us bring over 7,000 life-saving and life-enhancing products to patients around the world. Catalent is an exciting and growing international company where employees work directly with pharma, biopharma and consumer health companies of all sizes to advance new medicines from early development to clinical trials and to the market. Catalent produces more than 70 billion doses per year, and each one will be used by someone who is counting on us. Join us in making a difference. 

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Catalent is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and veterans.

If you require reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process due to a disability, you may submit your request by sending an email, and confirming your request for an accommodation and include the job number, title and location to DisabilityAccommodations@catalent.com. This option is reserved for individuals who require accommodation due to a disability. Information received will be processed by a U.S. Catalent employee and then routed to a local recruiter who will provide assistance to ensure appropriate consideration in the application or hiring process.

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