Primary Duties:
This position will maintain approximately one million sq ft across seven buildings in the SLC area, housing 3,000 team members. Responsible for all aspects of facilities maintenance for a continual 24/7 manufacturing operation. The site also serves as the North American corporate headquarters and houses senior and executive leaders. In addition, this position will l ead site strategic space planning initiatives and may lead capital projects in excess of $100M for key facilities expansion projects.
Leads strategic space planning and manages facilities expansion projects potentially as large as $100M. Manages engineering and architecture firms on key capital projects.
Strong emphasis on customer service, provide vision and leadership that includes cost-effective and energy efficient engineering, operation, maintenance, and repair for buildings, utilities, equipment and motor vehicles, ensuring a safe and pleasant work environment.
Provides technical leadership, guidance and development for the facilities engineering and maintenance team compliant to FDA, GMP, and local and federal regulations.
Responsible for the department budget and for cost reduction and energy savings through continuous improvement.
Manages internal support or contracted services for facilities maintenance and engineering, custodial, cafeteria, landscaping, and parking lot maintenance.
Establishes expectations, manages contracts, and ensures compliance and delivery of contracted activities in cooperation with purchasing department procedures and requirements.
Oversee infrastructure risk mitigation plans to ensure business continuity of a 24/7 operation supporting significant revenue for the business.
Ensures effective communication across all levels of the organization.
Responsible for the compliance, inspection and testing of all facilities infrastructure and equipment.
Prepare reports regarding utilities, departmental efficiency, budget, cost analysis, etc.
Knowledge, Experience and Skills:
A bachelor’s degree in facilities engineering, construction management, or related field with experience in life sciences or FDA regulated manufacturing.
10+ years of significant leadership experience overseeing facilities maintenance teams and budgets with demonstrated experience in cost reduction and operational efficiency.
Requires experience working with engineering and architectural firms in facilities designs and the ability to manage large capital projects in excess of $50M.
Must be proficient the use of PCs, including Microsoft Office package and AutoCad, and have familiarity with maintenance work order systems. Experienced in SAP is a plus.
Experience in asset management, and calibration technology / techniques are highly preferred.
Attention to detail and the ability to complete work on time and in a thorough and complete manner in compliance with regulatory requirements is required.
Ability to work and communicate with all types of personnel from contractual, hourly and executive management.