Remote Director, Engineering and Maintenance

Are you a dynamic leader with extensive engineering expertise and strong people management skills? Taconic Biosciences is seeking a Director of Engineering and Maintenance to drive excellence in maintenance operations and capital projects. Join us to lead a talented team, engage in technical discussions, and spearhead strategic initiatives for optimal asset management and project execution.

Location: Join our dedicated operations team in this hybrid position at our NY sites in Germantown, NY and Rensselaer, NY. This role will work approximately 50% onsite and remote each week.

Start Date: This position will have a targeted start date the beginning of January 2025.

Pay Range: $150,000 - $175,000. Exact compensation may vary based on several factors. These factors include, but are not limited to, geographic location, experience, training, education, and local market conditions, with this the upper end of the range is not always likely to be offered.

What we offer:

• Insurance within 30 days or less which includes options for medical, dental, vision, pet insurance and more!
• 20 days paid time off plus 6 additional holidays and 1 floating holiday
• Annual Bonus Program
• Work life balance
• 401(k) plan with up to 4% employer match
• Tuition reimbursement
• Career advancement opportunities
• Commitment to training and providing you with the skills you need for success
• All employees receive access to ²⁴⁄₇ telemedicine (including mental health), short- and long-term disability and life insurance

If you are looking for a rewarding career and the opportunity to grow, apply today!

The Role:

We are seeking a Director of Engineering and Maintenance to oversee the management of our company’s fixed assets in accordance with our business strategy and operational vision. This role involves three primary responsibilities: acquiring and integrating new assets into our operations, developing, and controlling our maintenance systems for existing assets, and executing preventive and corrective maintenance measures. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in engineering and demonstrated experience in asset management in an industrial/manufacturing setting to ensure the efficiency and longevity of our assets in line with our strategic roadmap. Additionally, the role entails maintaining assets to a high reliability standard, supporting operational objectives, and providing direction for process, equipment, and infrastructure improvements to enhance reliability, efficiency, and long-term cost-effectiveness.

Core Responsibilities:

• Develops, implements, and manages the capital asset approval process.
• Develops, manages, and supervises execution of capital investment project plans to guarantee on time, on budget and on quality delivery of the assets.
• Actively participates in developing the short- and long-term capital budget investment plan, together with Finance and Operations Planning.
• Develops, implements, and operates best in class maintenance processes and systems including but not limited to CMMS and TPM.
• Drives high reliability standards of assets at all the business sites, to allow production to achieve the required levels of production, quality, and cost.
• Maintains the integrity of assets through time.
• Manages resources to provide the technical training and development needed in the team to achieve results needed.
• Develops, implements manages and communicates success metrics for the areas of responsibility, including but not limited to Gantt charts achievement, budget achievements, spare part inventory accuracy, number of failures, equipment downtime, average time between failures, compliance to preventive maintenance program, expense controls, etc.
• Creates and maintains a culture that stresses safety as a priority above all work to be done.
• Manages a team and provides strategic direction, clear objectives, and development opportunities, as well as feedback on improvement needed and progress made on plans and metrics.
• Interact and coordinate cross-functionally across the enterprise to ensure alignment between stakeholders on every project or issue.
• Responsible for financial planning and management of the maintenance expense budget.
• Maintains a presence at the production, construction and/or installation areas.
• Directs a team of >25 specialized highly technical team members with >5 director reports.

Education and Experience:

• Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in mechanical, electrical or electronic engineering required. Industrial Engineering degree could be considered if experience in maintenance is exhaustive. Master’s degree is desirable.
• Experience in the management of a professional staff and senior-level decision making.
• 15+ years in any field in management of any area in Manufacturing-Operations.
• 10+ years of relevant experience in Industrial Maintenance.
• 10+ years managing a highly technical team of 20+ members.
• 5+ years of experience Leading Industrial capital projects.
• 5+ years of experience with maintenance of Steam Boilers, Electric substations, HVAC systems.
• 5+ years of experience using CMMS software.
• Experience implementing CMMS is highly desirable.
• Ability to track progress of projects using Gant charts and using data and metrics to evaluate progress of the maintenance area.
• Ability to communicate effectively with all levels of an organization.
• Ability to listen empathetically, understand information presented by people with different communication styles and different points of view, and mediate disagreements.
• Experience negotiating services and capital project with Contractors.
• Experience in developing, interpreting, or changing organizational policies or procedures.

Travel:

Frequent travel is required, generally multiple trips each month.

Allergen Disclosure:

Due to the nature of the work performed at Taconic, employees may be exposed to allergens in the workplace, even if their positions do not involve the direct handling of animals or animal bedding.  While individuals with preexisting allergies and/or asthma may be particularly sensitive to these exposures, anyone can experience a reaction.

About Us:

With a history of over 65 years of excellence, Taconic Biosciences is a global team of the best problem solvers in the industry.  We partner with our clients to develop winning research strategies that accelerate the discoveries for prevention and treatment of disease.

Taconic employees all over the world show up every day to deliver the best solutions for our clients while caring for ourselves, each other, and especially our animals.  If you are a respectful, compassionate individual with a can-do attitude and a desire to do the right thing, we want you to join us!

Better Together at Taconic

Inclusion, Diversity, Awareness & Action.  Taconic Biosciences is taking an active and intentional role in creating a company culture that encourages and appreciates the uniqueness in all people.  Being you is what allows you to bring your best self to work.   We are committed to ensuring that Taconic is a safe and fair workplace for everyone because it’s our differences that make us stronger.  We are better together.

Taconic Biosciences is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, disability, or protected veteran status.