Art Karatka

Art Karatka is an experienced professional in maintenance and operations management, currently serving as Senior Maintenance Supervisor at Astellas Gene Therapies since November 2022. Previous roles include Operations Manager at Service Offsite Solutions and Maintenance and Facilities Manager at GKN Driveline, where responsibilities encompassed overseeing maintenance personnel, troubleshooting equipment failures, and collaborating with operational teams. Art's extensive background at Pfizer included various positions, culminating as Manager Plant Engineer, providing engineering support for pneumococcal vaccine production while managing capital projects and regulatory compliance. Art's early career included positions in packaging operations at Wyeth Pharmaceuticals and Rockland Auto Plaza, focusing on equipment operation and automotive diagnostics. Art holds an Associate of Science degree in Applied Science from Rockland Community College.