Title:  Sr, Manager, Facilities

Job Summary

The Senior Facilities Manager is an essential role within Operations Center to support the day-to-day effective functioning of the site. In this role you will lead the facility and maintenance function and be responsible for the planning, scheduling and execution all maintenance activities and projects (including routine maintenance, PM, project, or capital expenditure types of work) to support the facilities or production operations and communicate status with all work with site leadership. In this role, you will lead the team that manages facility activities and projects, including routine and preventative maintenance, project or capital improvements, and general facility upkeep to support production operations and ensure a safe and presentable workplace. This role regularly communicates status of all repair and project work to site leadership. And this role also drives the creation, improvement and execution of maintenance and plant standards to achieve maximum availability of production equipment.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Assumes overall responsibility for the management of building, equipment, and grounds. Maintain relevant files, drawings, and records as appropriate.
• Manages the team of technicians, mechanics, and support staff required to maintain the facility and equipment to required standards of availability, cleanliness, and order.
• Manage capital and non-capital projects to improve capacity, quality, efficiency, utilization and safety.
• Prepare PERs as appropriate. Responsible for 5-year capital plan and forecasting as well as departmental budget.
• Act as Program Manager to oversee all capital projects, new equipment installations, and, equipment relocations.
• This includes; planning, FAT, SAT, installation, validation, writing PM procedures, training, etc.
• Responsible for plant or manufacturing equipment projects to maximize output, minimize cost and support efficiencies on new or existing equipment.
• Consult and cooperate with divisional / corporate / supplier personnel as authorized and required, maintaining effective communications and working relations.
• Keep abreast of and provide support to plant personnel on water systems, HVAC, plant and equipment layouts, water treatment, air systems, expansions, structural details, material handling and auxiliary equipment.
• Assist in the transfer of technology to other West plants, the development of corporate engineering standards and/or development of capital budget along with our Corporate Engineering staff.
• Ensure appropriate staffing, proper training and development and performance management for the team.

Additional Responsibilities

As an early member of our newest West site, you will thrive if you can:

• Bring a positive, can-do attitude every day as we build and grow together.
• Contribute to ramping up a state-of-the-art manufacturing facility from the ground up.
• Embrace change and innovation as we launch new operations at record speed.
• Work hard, stay flexible, and support your teammates to achieve shared goals.
• Take pride in producing high-quality products that improve patient lives worldwide.
• Live West’s core values of integrity, teamwork, and accountability in everything you do.
• Be part of a culture that celebrates learning, problem-solving, and continuous improvement.
• Show initiative and ownership while helping shape a safe, efficient, and high-performing workplace.
• Grow your career and skillset in a dynamic, innovative environment where your contributions truly matter.
• Work independently and take initiative in areas that may not be formally assigned to you.
• Thrive in ambiguity and see change as an opportunity rather than a challenge.
• Work in an evolving fast-paced environment where priorities shift, and new opportunities emerge regularly.
• Be involved with and knowledgeable of programs, regulations, and the requirements of city, state and federal environmental agencies as it relates to the business.
• Support the GMP efforts in the plant as they relate to the facility.
• Work closely with Operations personnel on all equipment related issues to minimize downtime while meeting our customer’s needs.
• Evaluate “Best Practices” among the West network and external resources.
• Manage, or delegate, departmental projects as appropriate.
• Monitor, take immediate action, and, report on PM related performance.
• Ensure that established policies, rules and regulations, and procedures are followed.
• Serve as a member of the site leadership team and participate in the decision-making process.

Education

• Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience required

Work Experience

• Minimum 10 years prior industrial maintenance experience involving mechanical, electrical and electronics types of work.
• Biomedical or pharmaceutical industry work required.
• Experience with qualified environmental monitoring systems and cold storeage for pharmaceutical product

Preferred Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Must have extensive experience with capital expenditure and project related work.

• Prefer effective organizational, trouble-shooting, problem solving and interpersonal skills.
• Must be able to communicate effectively with others (both verbally and in writing)
• Must be able to effectively use AutoCAD, MS Project, and MS Office programs such Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
• Must possess good negotiation and conflict resolution skills
• Working knowledge of the principles of electricity, electronics, mechanical and plant operating systems
• Must be able to read blueprints and schematic drawings; knowledge of such items as plant systems and related equipment/utilities appropriate to this role.
• Able to be aware of all relevant SOPs as per Company policy as they are related to the position covered by this Job Description
• Support and contribute in Lean Sigma programs and activities towards delivery of the set target
• Able to comply with the company’s safety policy at all times
• Able to comply with the company’s quality policy at all times.

License and Certifications

• Repair and Maintenance\Certified Maintenance Professional (CMP)-IMI Repair and Maintenance\Certified Maintenance Professional (CMP)-IMI preferred

Travel Requirements

Physical Requirements

Additional Requirements

• Must be able to tolerate heat and industrial odors/smells on a frequent basis.
• Must be able to work in required attire including pharma goggles, hood, gowning and gloves, etc.
• Noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to loud. Hearing protection is always required.
• Must follow and comply with Plant’s Dress and Hygiene Code
• Must be able to go onto the manufacturing floor and participate in weekly Gemba walks.