Senior Manager, Facilities
Company: Cellectis
Location: Raleigh
Posted on: February 22, 2026
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Job Description:
Position Responsibilities Assist in responding to site during
normal business hours and potentially off-hours and weekends to
maintain operations as needed. Manage equipment reliability
throughout the entire life cycle of the asset from design and
installation through commissioning and operations to the end of its
useful life. Oversee the development and execution of the metrology
and facilities functions utilizing the computerized maintenance
management system (CMMS). Assist in the editing and management of
Site Engineering Drawings. Prepare, develop, and/or approve the
team’s calibration methods and techniques, automated calibration
procedures, and calibration test systems. Prepare, develop and
approve facility work instructions and preventive maintenance
plans. Participate in the development of design and installation
specifications along with acceptance testing, inspection criteria,
and operability plans. Ensure the reliability and maintainability
of newly installed assets to include proper critical spares
inventory management. Review completed calibrations, preventive
maintenance, and other work performed in CMMS. Work directly with
site personnel to implement end user requirements and maintain the
traceability and accuracy of all instruments identified as part of
the Metrology program utilizing a validated CMMS. Develop and write
site calibration Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), work
instructions (WIs), and other appropriate documents as needed in
support of the site. Prepare, develop, and/or approve the team’s
calibration methods and techniques, automated calibration
procedures, and calibration test systems. Responsible for change
management, CAPA, and deviations for the metrology and reliability
programs. Analyze data and records from the CMMS to identify bad
actors and develop plans to ensure the most current technology are
utilized and cost effective. Engage with site personnel to
determine the cause(s) of equipment failures and develop solutions
for improving equipment performance, and implement recommended
changes. Provide day to day leadership and expertise in reliability
engineering activities that evaluate the reliability of equipment,
components and processes using engineering methodologies and tools.
Aligns people, resources, and methods with the critical objectives
for reliability centered maintenance (RCM) – drive preventive and
predictive maintenance programs to maximize equipment uptime and
lifecycle. Deploy, manage, and improve predictive maintenance
program, including Thermography, Vibration Analysis, Ultrasound
technologies, etc. Develops capacity for analysis, testing and
measurement that produces effective risk-based failure mitigation
plans, including root cause failure analysis (RCFA). Utilizes
leadership and expertise in the principles of FMEA, RCFA, and RCM
to implement and sustain a culture of continuous improvement.
Participates with other departments during planning and process
improvement activities to ensure timely completion of all
operational area’s objectives and milestones. Lead and coach teams
in problem-solving, best practices and process improvement. Develop
equipment standards to eliminate hazards for operators and
maintenance personnel required to maintain equipment performance.
Responsible for updates to and continuous improvement of the
Building Management System Responsible for the maintenance of
facility as-built drawings and flow diagrams Responsible for
negotiating best deals with relevant contractors and vendors.
Strives for national contracts and discounted pricing. Back up to
the Director, Facilities. Ensures the development and execution of
annual goals and objectives for their team. Supports Local
Maintenance, Facility, Engineering and Metrology projects on an as
needed basis. Such other responsibilities and duties as the Company
may from time-to-time assign. Education and Experience Bachelor’s
degree in Engineering, Science, or related field preferred. 8 years
of relevant experience in a pharma/biotech manufacturing
environment. Previous supervisory or managerial experience, 2 years
preferred. Proven ability to successfully work in highly regulated
commercial pharmaceutical manufacturing environment with compliance
to procedurally driven activities. Technical Skills, Knowledge,
Core Competencies Able to establish operational objectives to
support functional and site level priorities Obtain results through
implementation of processes and policies to select methods and
techniques. Versed in cGMP facility system requirements and clean
room design and maintenance. Possess competent computer skills in
systems like Trackwise, AutoCAD, and CMMS (Maximo). Knowledgeable
in the following systems: Instrumentation, Controls, Process
Improvement Methodologies, Root Cause Analysis (RCA),
Pharmaceutical Processes & Utilities. Excellent organizational
skills. Good verbal and written presentation and communication
skills. Strong collaborative skills and ability to work well in a
cross-functional, matrixed environment. Analytical and
problem-solving skills. Ability to develop working relationships
with a wide range of people.
Keywords: Cellectis, Chapel Hill , Senior Manager, Facilities, Engineering , Raleigh, North Carolina
