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Facility Manager Asset Management

AstraZeneca


Job Location:

Los Angeles, CA - USA

Yearly Salary: USD 118750 - 178126
Posted: 13 September 2026 (Yesterday)
Application Deadline: 11 December 2026
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

A key focus of this position is to develop and mature the sites maintenance planning scheduling MRO storeroom management and maintenance metrics framework to improve the overall RAM methodology of maintenance including Reliability Availability and Maintainability. The successful candidate will play a central role in reducing reactive work strengthening asset care strategies improving spare parts readiness and building a data-driven maintenance organization that supports uninterrupted manufacturing operations.

This role partners closely with Manufacturing Engineering Quality Validation Supply Chain Warehouse Automation and EHS to drive continuous improvement and ensure maintenance practices meet business compliance and patient supply needs.

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead the site maintenance function supporting cell therapy manufacturing laboratories critical utilities and facility systems.

  • Develop and implement a structured maintenance planning and scheduling process including work identification prioritization backlog management weekly scheduling and schedule compliance review.

  • Establish and sustain effective CMMS-based work management processes for preventive predictive corrective and emergency maintenance.

  • Improve RAM performance by analyzing equipment history downtime trends failure modes and maintenance efficiency then translating findings into practical reliability improvements.

  • Optimize preventive and predictive maintenance strategies to improve uptime reduce recurring failures and increase planned work execution.

  • Lead MRO storeroom improvement efforts including spare parts governance critical spares identification inventory accuracy min/max optimization and service level improvement.

  • Define and oversee maintenance KPIs such as PM completion schedule compliance planned versus unplanned work backlog age MTBF MTTR equipment uptime and storeroom performance.

  • Partner with cross-functional teams to investigate equipment issues support root cause analysis and implement corrective and preventive actions.

  • Ensure compliance with GMP/GxP requirements site procedures documentation standards change control deviation management and audit readiness expectations.

  • Handle maintenance resources including internal team members contractors and service providers to deliver safe and efficient maintenance execution.

  • Support shutdown and maintenance window planning to increase work quality and minimize operational disruption.

  • Manage budgets and costs associated with maintenance labor contractors and spare parts inventory while maintaining compliance and reliability standards.

  • Mentor and develop the maintenance team through clear expectations training performance management and standard work practices.

Qualifications

  • Bachelors degree in Engineering Maintenance Management Industrial Technology or a related technical field OR equivalent relevant experience.

  • 7 years of experience in maintenance reliability facilities or engineering in a regulated manufacturing environment.

  • 3 years of leadership experience managing maintenance teams planners supervisors or technical support personnel.

  • Experience in biopharmaceutical medical device cell therapy gene therapy aseptic manufacturing or another highly regulated industry.

  • Demonstrated experience developing or improving maintenance planning and scheduling processes.

  • Demonstrated experience managing or optimizing an MRO storeroom and spare parts strategy.

  • Experience using CMMS/EAM systems such as SAP PM Maximo or similar platforms.

  • Strong understanding of maintenance and reliability metrics including MTBF MTTR backlog management and planned versus unplanned work.

  • Working knowledge of GMP/GxP change control deviations CAPA and maintenance documentation practices.


Physical & Working Condition:

  • Ability to reach stoop crouch and kneel; this specifically includes the need to physically enter stand or crouch inside a robotic cluster for maintenance cleaning or intervention.

  • Ability to lift up to 50 pounds (e.g. equipment replacement parts tools) and lift up to 10 pounds overhead.

  • Ability to climb ladders work in mechanical spaces and at heights respond to after-hours calls

  • Manual dexterity required for using hand tools cabling and making mechanical adjustments.

  • Work is primarily performed in a manufacturing area adjacent to a laboratory setting. This requires alignment to strict safety protocols (e.g. Biosafety Level and awareness of surroundings.

  • Potential exposure to hazardous materials including biological agents and cryogenic materials while servicing equipment that handles these substances.

  • Required use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) including lab coats safety glasses and gloves for extended periods during bio experiments.

  • This role requires the ability to work a standard schedule but may necessitate occasional evening or weekend work (or on-call availability) to respond to critical cluster issues or complete time-sensitive maintenance.

    The annual base pay (or hourly rate of compensation) for this position ranges from $118750.40 - 178125.60. Our positions offer eligibility for various incentivesan opportunity to receive short-term incentive bonuses equity-based awards for salaried roles and commissions for sales roles. Benefits offered include qualified retirement programs paid time off (i.e. vacation holiday and leaves) as well as health dental and vision coverage in accordance with the terms of the applicable plans.

Date Posted

11-Sep-2026

Closing Date

29-Sep-2026

Our mission is to build an inclusive environment where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and furtherance of that mission we welcome and consider applications from all qualified candidates regardless of their protected characteristics. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation please complete the corresponding section in the application form.


Required Experience:

Manager


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