Director Engineering & Facilities

At PBI-Gordon Companies, and our subsidiaries PBI-Gordon Corporation, Pegasus Laboratories, and PetAg, Inc, our priority is people, pets, and the places they go.  As employee owners, we support each other in building our careers as well as our companies.  Our foundation is rooted in integrity, innovation, partnership, and pride. Come grow with us!

SUMMARY:

The Director of Engineering and Facilities is responsible for the building, equipment and system performance of a cGMP manufacturing facility.  The director leads, manages, and coaches engineering, maintenance, and capital project staff to ensure equipment and systems are designed, installed, and consistently perform as intended when needed. The director develops an engaged, high performing team that demonstrates Pegasus Labs’ core values with a culture of safety and quality.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Develop and implement short- and long-term strategic plans to ensure manufacturing processes and manufacturing equipment are in place and meet business objectives.
• Work cross-functionally to ensure effective manufacturing processes, and product transitions. Lead and execute continuous improvement initiatives to expectation, meeting quality, cost, and supply chain objectives, and standards.
• Develop, implement, train, and monitor the effectiveness of engineering systems and procedures to ensure compliance with FDA, GMP and all other applicable agency regulations.
• Lead and execute validations for new equipment, equipment improvement, and process improvements. Oversee corrective and preventative maintenance and repair of facilities, utilities, and equipment.
• Develop formal project plans to include the proposed technical approach, budget, and key milestone completion dates for all assigned projects, and prepare high level technical reports, analysis, recommendations, and presentations reflecting the project status and results.
• Prepare departmental budgets and control expenditures to stay within spending limits.
• Anticipate and resolve the highest-level issues and conflicts that could impact operations success and maintain positive and cooperative communications and collaboration with all levels of employees, customers, contractors, and vendors. Complies with U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) regulations, other regulatory requirements, Company policies, operating procedures, processes, and task assignments.
• Represents Facilities and Engineer Department during client audits, regulatory inspections, and business development activities when applicable.
• All other tasks as requested or assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical, mechanical, or chemical engineering. Advanced degree preferred.
• 8+ years of progressive experience in high-volume, multi-product pharmaceutical or related manufacturing facility.
• 5+ years of management experience leading a successful team (direct reports or projects).
• Demonstrated experience leading and implementing lean manufacturing/Six Sigma initiatives.
• Management of manufacturing and facilities equipment repair/preventative maintenance programs as well as TPM program implementation.
• Experience in new GMP site startup, GMP commissioning and GMP validation. Comprehensive understanding and experience in startup, shutdown and maintenance of ISO 8 cleanroom facilities.
• Knowledge of FDA, GMP, and ISO regulations and standards.
• Strong verbal and written communications with ability to effectively communicate at multiple levels in the organization, including interpersonal and presentation skills.
• Data analysis skills, able to identify the required data, gather and analyze to draw conclusions and support project objectives or root cause analysis. Capable of communicating large complex technical problems to non-technical audiences.
• Significant experience in identifying and driving organizational change and operational excellence preferred.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint).
• Proficient with AutoCAD and MathWorks.
• Proficient with Quality Management Systems (i.e., Empower, Master Control).
• Travel up to 25%.

PBI-Gordon Companies and its subsidiaries are proud to offer a comprehensive benefits package to eligible, full-time employees who work 30 hours per week or more. Full-time employees will become eligible to participate in benefits on the first of the month following their start date, unless stated otherwise below. (Note: Interns, temporary or part-time employees, do not qualify for eligibility.)

Medical Insurance

We are committed to helping you and your dependents maintain health and wellness by offering voluntary, competitive medical insurance and prescription drug plan options.

Dental Insurance

Choose from two voluntary dental plans that are designed to help protect you and your dependents’ oral health. 

Vision Insurance

Our voluntary vision insurance plan is designed to help protect you and your dependents eye health. Coverage is available for eye exams, frames, lenses, and contact lenses. Employee owners are responsible for 100% of the cost of this plan.

Life Insurance with Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D)

We offer a company-paid $50,000 life insurance policy with AD&D. You also have the opportunity to purchase additional life and AD&D insurance for yourself, your spouse and/or your dependent children. The cost for this coverage is based on the amount you elect and your age.

Short- and Long-term Disability

Our company-paid short-term and long-term disability plans to provide income replacement in the event you are not able to work due to illness or injury. Short-term disability will provide 70% income replacement up to $1,350 per week and long-term disability will provide 60% income replacement up to $5,000 per month.

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

EAP Services are company paid to benefit all employee-owners and their families. EAP provides up to six free counseling sessions to help you and your family members manage life stressors, solve personal or relationship concerns, and achieve your goals.

Flexible Spending Account (FSA)

Flexible Spending Plans offer employee-owners the option to set aside pre-tax monies into a medical reimbursement or dependent care account to help pay for out-of-pocket medical, dental or vision expenses or day care costs. The maximum contributions are determined by the IRS and adjusted annually. This is a use-it-or-lose-it account, meaning any funds remaining in the account following the close of the plan year will be forfeited.

Pet Insurance

We love our pets! Pet insurance options for your furry friends is offered through the ASPCA. Employee-owners can enroll and pay premiums directly to ASPCA.

Paid Holidays & Paid Time Off (PTO)

Everyone needs time off to rest and recharge! Paid time off includes Regular PTO, Personal PTO, and specified paid company holidays. *The amount of paid time off (PTO) depends upon the employee's position and years of service.

Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)

We act like we own the company because we do! An ESOP provides employees with an ownership stake in the company. It’s an additional form of compensation directly tied to PBI-Gordon Companies financial success. All regular employees are eligible to participate in the ESOP the first of the month following 30 days of service. PBI-Gordon Companies contributes approximately 18% of total compensation annually with a six-year vesting schedule. Our ESOP is more than a benefit, it is a key part of a culture, and it can provide significant rewards in retirement!

401(k) Retirement Savings Plan

Saving for retirement is one of the most important financial decisions you can make. We offer a 401(k)-retirement savings plan to assist employees with this important financial goal. New employee owners are eligible to participate the first of the month following 30 days of employment. We provide a company match of 100% up to 3% deferral with a three-year vesting schedule.

Fitness Reimbursement

We believe regular exercise helps improve overall health and job performance. PBI-Gordon will reimburse up to a maximum of $300 annually for gym/fitness memberships.

William Everett & Mary Ellen Mealman Scholarship Fund

Children or grandchildren of employee-owners may apply for a scholarship under the William Everett & Mary Ellen Mealman scholarship fund. Applicants are awarded based on financial need, academic achievement, and involvement in extracurricular/community activities.  

Tuition Reimbursement

After one full year of employment, employee-owners are eligible for tuition reimbursement for bachelor’s level coursework related to their current job or any future job offered at PBI-Gordon Companies.

Parental Leave

Company paid parental leave is offered to employee-owners following the birth of a child or the placement of a child with an employee in connection with adoption, foster care, or surrogacy. This policy will run concurrently with Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) leave, as applicable.

If you are a California resident, you have rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA).

Please see our CCPA disclosure for more information.

Employment is contingent upon and may not begin until the successful completion of a pre-employment background and drug screen.