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Senior Manager, Maintenance & Engineering

Lead Candidate
Irvine, CA Full Time
POSTED ON 4/14/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/9/2026

Lead Candidate are partnered with Forma Life Sciences as they seek an experienced Sr Manager Maintenance & Engineering, to be based on site in Irvine, California. Built on 30 years of operating experience, Forma was established following the acquisition of two manufacturing sites from BioDuro earlier this year. The facilities in Irvine offer more than 100,000 square feet and 27 GMP manufacturing suites. The ideal candidate will have a strategic outlook and a hands on attitude.

Salary: ~$150k


Role Overview

The Sr Manager, Maintenance & Engineering oversees the staff and maintenance of equipment and facilities. This includes systems utilized by the maintenance department to monitor and control environmental condition and processes (i.e. BAS, Calibration, PLC, and control systems). This position will work with the operations managers and supervisors to prioritize work activities and dispatch the correct trade in a timely manner.


Key Responsibilities & Requirements

  • Ensures that all staff are trained on the most updated version of the operating procedures.
  • Hires, trains, and manages performance of staff.
  • Assures that equipment is maintained in accordance with all cGMP, OSHA, governmental, and corporate standards.
  • Directs engineering investigations and prepares written reports when product-related equipment and system abnormalities occur.
  • Oversees the operation of the WFI, clean steam, compressed air, and nitrogen systems.
  • Monitors and prioritizes maintenance needs and assigns work as priorities dictate.
  • Investigates and analyzes accidents involving equipment and systems; takes appropriate corrective actions to eliminate safety hazards; and completes any required documentation in a timely manner.
  • Actively participates in regulatory and contract customer audits involving equipment.


Please apply directly above or reach out to Zara@leadcandidate.com to find out more!


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Lead Candidate wholeheartedly supports Equality and Diversity in employment and opposes all forms of unlawful or unfair discrimination on the grounds of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships.

Salary : $150,000

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