Manager Maintenance - 3rd Shift

Company: Amgen
Location: Thousand Oaks
Posted on: March 27, 2026

Job Description:

Join Amgens Mission of Serving Patients At Amgen, if you feel like youre part of something bigger, its because you are. Our shared missionto serve patients living with serious illnessesdrives all that we do. Since 1980, weve helped pioneer the world of biotech in our fight against the worlds toughest diseases. With our focus on four therapeutic areas Oncology, Inflammation, General Medicine, and Rare Disease we reach millions of patients each year. Amgen is advancing a broad and deep pipeline of medicines to treat cancer, heart disease, inflammatory conditions, rare diseases, and obesity-related conditions. As a member of the Amgen team, youll help make a lasting impact on the lives of patients as we research, manufacture, and deliver innovative medicines to help people live longer, fuller happier lives. Our award-winning culture is collaborative, innovative, and science based. If you have a passion for challenges and the opportunities that lay within them, youll thrive as part of the Amgen team. Join us and transform the lives of patients while transforming your career. Manager Maintenance - 3rd Shift What you will do Lets do this. Lets change the world. In this role you will report to the Senior Manager Maintenance and be responsible for providing technical and administrative leadership to a group responsible for troubleshooting, repairing, maintaining and improving the reliability of GMP and associated equipment within GMP Operations at Amgen Thousand Oaks (ATO). Managerial responsibilities include establishing strategy, objectives, and goals for the team, improving team performance and achievement of key metrics/indicators, supervising and technically developing direct reports, and supporting Amgens Quality Process improvement network. Ability to work 3rd/ overnight shift Specific responsibilities include: Strategic / Managerial Meet regularly with key clients to pinpoint opportunities and establish the strategic direction for the Maintenance Team Establish annual team goals and track progress / communicate to GMP F&E leadership team Develop staff through annual Individual Development Planning and act as a role model Improve team performance by conducting regular 1:1 meetings and applying Maximizing Amgens Performance (MAP) process: regular mentorship, mid-year and end of year reviews, compensation planning, and talent management planning Promote Operational Excellence and Safety through purposeful presence on the floor (regular job task walk-through with staff members) As a member of the extended leadership team, partner with maintenance managers to improve Maintenance support Triage and resolve issues related to Maintenance process non-conformances Technical Bring to bear knowledge of GMP F&E Process, Mechanical and Utility systems and instrumentation to develop team capabilities in diagnosis and troubleshooting of issues Lead lifecycle assessment and recommend replacement / upgrades as required to ensure high reliability Maintain awareness of relevant industry and regulatory trends for calibration / instrumentation and maintenance Provide input for responses to regulatory inspections or internal audits relating to instrument calibrations or maintenance programs Logistical / Administrative Handle staff resources and work schedules (vacations, on-call rotation, etc.) to ensure adequate staff coverage and meet required PM calibration dates Ensure that staff maintains required training qualifications and are cross-trained to support multiple GMP buildings as needed Coordinate assets to support Capital Projects and work activities during maintenance shut-downs Run department budget and expenses What we expect of you We are all different, yet we all use our unique contributions to serve patients. The professional we seek will possess these qualifications. Basic Qualifications: Doctorate degree OR Masters degree and 3 years of maintenance and/or operations/manufacturing experience OR Bachelors degree and 5 years of maintenance and/or operations/manufacturing experience OR Associates degree and 10 years of maintenance and/or operations/manufacturing experience OR High school diploma / GED and 12 years of maintenance and/or operations/manufacturing experience In addition to meeting at least one of the above requirements, you must have experience directly managing people and/or leadership experience leading teams, projects, programs, or directing the allocation or resources. Your managerial experience may run concurrently with the required technical experience referenced above Preferred Qualifications: Bachelors degree in life science, technical or aligned field of study 6 years of meaningful work experience in operations/manufacturing environment 3 years of experience with regulated environments (i.e. cGMP, OSHA, EPA) Managerial experience directly managing people and/or leadership experience leading teams Experience working with ATO GMP F&E clients and systems (Bulk Manufacturing, Filling and Packaging, Supply Chain, Quality Labs, Small Molecule Manufacturing) In-depth technical knowledge of GMP instrumentation Experience supporting GMP capital project implementation and verification activities Leadership attributes as an individual contributor (e.g., leadership of initiatives or participation on network level or continuous improvement teams) Demonstrated proficiency in process improvement methodologies Demonstrate a strong background in GMP Maintenance combined with excellent leadership and communication skills (written and verbal) Ability to support multiple clients and prioritize resources against opposing objectives What you can expect of us As we work to develop treatments that take care of others, we also work to care for your professional and personal growth and well-being. From our competitive benefits to our collaborative culture, well support your journey every step of the way. The expected annual salary range for this role in the U.S. (excluding Puerto Rico) is posted. Actual salary will vary based on several factors including but not limited to, relevant skills, experience, and qualifications. In addition to the base salary, Amgen offers a Total Rewards Plan, based on eligibility, comprising of health and welfare plans for staff and eligible dependents, financial plans with opportunities to save towards retirement or other goals, work/life balance, and career development opportunities that may include: A comprehensive employee benefits package, including a Retirement and Savings Plan with generous company contributions, group medical, dental and vision coverage, life and disability insurance, and flexible spending accounts A discretionary annual bonus program, or for field sales representatives, a sales-based incentive plan Stock-based long-term incentives Award-winning time-off plans Flexible work models where possible. Refer to the Work Location Type in the job posting to see if this applies. Apply now and make a lasting impact with the Amgen team. careers.amgen.com In any materials you submit, you may redact or remove age-identifying information such as age, date of birth, or dates of school attendance or graduation. You will not be penalized for redacting or removing this information. Application deadline Amgen does not have an application deadline for this position; we will continue accepting applications until we receive a sufficient number or select a candidate for the position. Sponsorship Sponsorship for this role is not guaranteed. As an organization dedicated to improving the quality of life for people around the world, Amgen fosters an inclusive environment of diverse, ethical, committed and highly accomplished people who respect each other and live the Amgen values to continue advancing science to serve patients. Together, we compete in the fight against serious disease. Amgen is an Equal Opportunity employer and will consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, or any other basis protected by applicable law. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.

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