Sr Manager, Engineering, Maintenance & Utilities

What’s it like to work for Zoetis, the world leader in animal health?  Zoetis means something a little different to every colleague, but at our core, our purpose ‘to nurture the world and humankind by advancing care for animals,’ is what unites us in all our roles.

We’re a global animal health company dedicated to serving veterinarians, livestock producers and people who raise and care for farm and companion animals in more than 100 countries. And we’re excited to become a part of the Douglasville, GA, community as we build our newest manufacturing facility to support our growing monoclonal antibody and vaccine portfolios.

Position Summary:

The Senior Manager, Engineering, Maintenance and Utilities (EMU) is responsible for all engineering, maintenance and utility operations at the site. This includes capital planning and execution, maintenance reliability, energy management, process automation, utility operations, site security and facilities management. ​The incumbent is a member of the Site Leadership team and drives key strategic initiatives to achieve site objectives for safety, quality, compliance, supply and continuous improvement in support of Zoetis objectives, values, and leadership practices.

(Near-term) Responsibilities in a Startup Environment: In a startup environment, the Senior Manager, EMU will adapt quickly to changes and provide directions to Team Leads in manufacturing and warehouse areas. This role involves close collaboration with cross-functional teams, managing resources efficiently, and troubleshooting unexpected challenges. The Manager will also participate in diverse tasks to support the dynamic needs of the startup and ensure the sustainability and scalability of all procedures as the company grows.  The successful candidate will need to be flexible to perform activities within a startup environment which might fall outside the standard manufacturing manager requirements.

POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES:

Capital Projects:​

• Develop capital investment plan and budget to meet site strategies and prepare capital project applications.​
• Ensure that all capital projects are delivered on time, on budget, and to the required quality.​

Maintenance:​

• Develop and implement plant maintenance policies and procedures for equipment and facilities.​
• Develop and implement an effective reliability maintenance program to ensure the high availability of critical equipment.​

Utilities and Facilities:​

• Manage the operation of utilities, including wastewater treatment, to ensure safe, reliable and efficient operations in compliance with regulations.​
• Manage resources, materials and energy consumption and drive the site sustainability program.​
• Manage site facilities including building maintenance, site security, gardening, pest control and other site services.​

Other:

• Ensure facilities, equipment and maintenance activities are fully compliant with GMP, Zoetis Quality Systems, EHS SOPs and EHS regulations. ​
• Promote the use of operational excellence tools to ensure competitive advantages in the industry.  ​
• Develop the engineering teams’ capabilities, including the support of individual development plans and on-the-job training for staff.​
• Prepare department budgets and control engineering expenditures within approved budget.​
• Provide leadership support consistent with Zoetis practices, core competencies, and core beliefs.
• Maintain technical skills in the latest techniques for engineering technology, reliability, sustainability.
• Directly supervise up to 20 Colleagues and Contingent workers.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:

• A Bachelor of Science Degree in Engineering is required.  A master’s degree in engineering or MBA is preferred.
• 10 Years’ experience in Manufacturing/Project Engineering/Maintenance is required, with 5 years’ experience in a Pharmaceutical Manufacturing Operation preferred.
• Experience with large scale projects and site stand up is strongly desired.

TECHNICAL SKILLS & COMPETENCE REQURIED:

• Demonstrated in-depth knowledge of the maintenance/engineering function.
• Proven leadership and management experience with demonstrated ability to prepare and administer budgets, develop