Facilities Manager (pharmaceutical)

Looking for an opportunity to oversee the facilities and coordination of vendors for an innovative Biotech manufacturer? We are looking for a tenured Facilities Manager to support facility start-up, operational readiness and preventative/corrective maintenance activities. In addition, will coordinate all external vendors related to site services including security, pest control, cleaning-GMP and stormwater management to name a few.

Here's a taste of what you'll be doing:

• Maintain a safe work environment; work in a safe manner following all safety SOP's and wear Personal Protective Equipment as required.
• Read and follow SOP's for the site and Manufacturing.
• Manage the planning, scheduling, issuance, performance, and close corrective, preventive maintenance, and repair work orders for "site services".
• Coordinate maintenance work and project activities.
  Maintain Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS).
• Participate in maintaining maintenance and repair Purchase Orders.
• Work closely with Quality Control, Manufacturing, Materials
• Management and Quality Assurance to ensure Facilities activities do not impact plant schedules.
• Facilitate daily and weekly work planning meetings with Maintenance, Operations, and other departments.
  Maintain accurate records keeping equipment and systems cGMP compliant at all times.
• Monitor general and GMP cleaning activities along with site pest control.
• Review and maintain accurate cleaning and pest control records.
• Act as a liaison with vendors and contractors.
• Support the qualification and / or validation of facilities equipment and utilities as needed.
• Work independently and make sound judgments regarding work methods and tools.
• Lead all facility services including physical security, waste removal, recycling, central services, office furnishings and office equipment, garment services, and janitorial.
• Assist in selecting and monitoring the performance of outside contractors and vendors
• Ensure compliance with all applicable regulatory agencies including FDA, CA FDB, OSHA, DOH, EPA, Fire Department, city audits, Health Department, etc.
• Able to work after hours and on call as needed; weekend shift support and shutdowns.
• Other duties as may be assigned.

You'll be a perfect fit if you have:

• High School diploma, relevant trade certification, and some college or vocational training in engineering or facilities.
• At least 1 year of maintenance experience in a biotech or pharmaceutical company with direct experience with GMP facility operation preferred.
• At least 5 years of experience in a supervisory/management role.
• Exposure to operations involving engineering disciplines including Electrical, Mechanical, Civil, Structural, Environmental, and Industrial.
• Demonstrated understanding of systems needed to manage a GMP facility such as: general maintenance, pest management, both interior and exterior.
• Must be able to lift, carry, push and/or pull 50 lb. of equipment or supplies.
• Must be able to squat, bend, kneel, climb, and or reach for 75% of a shift.
• Must be able to stand, walk, and/or move about for 75% of a shift.
• Excellent interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills are essential in this collaborative work environment.

Compensation and benefits offering:

• Pay: $100k - $130k a year (based on experience)
• Annual Profit Sharing Bonus (variable depending on firm's performance, employee performance, and tenure).
• PTO and paid holidays.
• Health benefits - Employee through family level coverage for medical, dental, and vision insurances. Company funded life and long-term disability insurances. Short Term Disability, FSA, HSA, EAP, and supplemental life insurances (employee - family) are also available!
• 401k with employer match.

If you're interested in learning more about TAI Engineering and what made us a top-20 partner to the manufacturing sector per Engineering News Record (ENR), please visit us at www.taiengineering.com.