About PharmaCrop
Based in Queensland, Australia, PharmaCrop operates under strict Australian legal frameworks and licenses to grow and produce premium plant-based medicines. Our team of healthcare leaders shares a deep passion for the healing potential of plant-based medicine. Since the Australian legalisation in 2016, we observed a notable disparity in the local market's quality and variety compared to global standards. Determined to bridge this gap, we combined our skills and expertise to ensure the Australian Healthcare ecosystem receives the highest standard of care.
About the Role
PharmaCrop is seeking a highly skilled and safety-focused Facilities Plant Manager to oversee the critical infrastructure and utility operations of our cultivation and manufacturing facility. In this pivotal role, you will be responsible for ensuring that our production environment—from cultivation zones to processing areas—operates at peak efficiency while strictly adhering to TGA (Therapeutic Goods Administration) standards, GMP, and all Australian safety and environmental regulations.
You will lead the maintenance, engineering, and facility support teams, ensuring that all plant equipment, climate-control systems, and infrastructure are maintained to the highest standards of reliability and compliance.
Key Responsibilities
- Operations Oversight: Manage daily facility operations, ensuring the environmental consistency required for plant-based medicine production. Maintain utility systems (HVAC, specialized climate control, purified water, and power) to ensure zero downtime.
- Compliance & Standards: Ensure all facility operations comply with TGA, cGMP, and Australian workplace health and safety (WHS) standards. Lead facility audits and maintain rigorous, audit-ready documentation.
- Team Leadership: Mentor and supervise a multi-disciplinary team. Foster a culture of excellence, hygiene, and strict adherence to biosafety and operational protocols.
- Capital Projects: Lead or assist in the planning and execution of facility upgrades, including cultivation system expansions and post-harvest processing equipment installations.
- Budget Management: Develop and manage the annual facilities operating budget, including vendor contracts, specialized spare parts inventory, and energy management.
- Preventative Maintenance: Oversee the implementation and optimization of the Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS) to ensure 24/7 facility reliability.
Required Qualifications
- Education: Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, or Industrial) or a related technical field.
- Experience: 7+ years in facility management or plant engineering, ideally within the pharmaceutical or controlled-environment agriculture sector.
- Regulatory Knowledge: Deep understanding of TGA and cGMP requirements. Experience navigating Australian legal and safety frameworks is essential.
- Technical Skills: Proficiency in managing complex climate-control systems (HVAC/environmental monitoring) and pharmaceutical-grade utility systems.
- Leadership: Proven ability to manage teams and thrive in a high-compliance, high-growth environment.
- Soft Skills: Strong analytical problem-solving skills and a commitment to the mission of providing world-class plant-based medicine to the Australian healthcare ecosystem.
Why Join PharmaCrop?
At PharmaCrop, you are joining an Australian-led mission to bridge the quality gap in plant-based medicine. You will play a vital role in maintaining the integrity of our manufacturing environment, directly impacting our ability to deliver life-enhancing, premium-grade products to patients across the country. We offer competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, and a culture that values innovation and precision.
How to Apply
Please submit your resume and a brief cover letter outlining your experience in regulated, high-compliance facility environments to [Insert Email Address/Application Link].
PharmaCrop is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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