Senior Manager, Facilities

 

Overview

 

Lead the Facilities department, provide technical supervision of staff and vendors, and manage all facilities programs for Advanced Bionics in Valencia, CA. Ensure timely and effective maintenance, repair and service of all building infrastructure, equipment and systems. Develop and implement strategies for efficiencies and improvements of facilities, equipment investment and maintenance, and related systems.

 

 

What you’ll do:

 

• Develop facilities strategy in alignment with operational goals and other key functional areas, including Quality, Manufacturing, Metrology/Engineering, etc.
• Support leadership with a variety of facilities research, studies, financial analysis and reports, building and infrastructure development, efficiencies and improvements, regulatory and quality system compliance and key projects.
• Manage the preventative maintenance system for all facilities equipment and areas. Review program compliance and effectiveness regularly, implements improvements.
• Administer the continuous monitoring of Controlled Environmental Areas (CEA) for pressure, relative humidity and temperature, through the Building Management Systems.
• Ensure optimal operation of purified water supply; manage hazardous (acid, nitrogen, EtO, alcohol, etc.) and non-hazardous material storage, waste, effluents and emissions, in compliance with all state and federal regulations.
• Plan and coordinate periodic CEA and facilities shutdowns for HVAC and equipment PMs, production line and facilities repairs, improvements and modifications.
• Responsible for security and administration of the access control systems.
• Manage janitorial and pest control programs, ensuring all cleaning activities are performed in a timely manner and per relevant quality procedures.
• Coordinate closely with EMS/EHS leader on all safety programs, sustainability initiatives and emergency action plans, ensuring compliance to OSHA and other relevant regulations.
• Manage facilities vendor relationships, participate in vendor selection, negotiate terms and pricing, support execution of facilities contracts, ensuring compliance with all Quality, Purchasing and other internal policies and procedures.
• Lead/oversee projects for facilities renovations, new equipment installation or infrastructure improvements;
• Prepare business cases, project plans/Gantt charts for facilities projects, coordinate permitting and allocation of resources, oversee project execution.
• Manage daily operations and facilities administration activities including timely completion of work orders for maintenance, service and repair, recordkeeping, floor layouts, ordering and keeping adequate janitorial and maintenance related supplies.
• Coordinate the Business Continuity planning process, ensuring all relevant functions participate in periodic reviews, and adequate plans are made for disaster scenarios that may affect AB sites.
• Assist in the preparation of annual expense budgets for the Facilities department; monitor monthly expenses and prepare reports.
• Liaise with landlord / property management team for any facility related requirements.
• Perform all job duties in compliance with relevant quality and regulatory standards, including FDA/TUV Quality System Regulations, ISO 13485 and 14001.
• Perform other job duties as assigned.

 

 

 

Travelling Requirement: up to 5%

 

 

 

 

What you bring to the team:

 

 

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil/ Mechanical / Electrical Engineering, science or other relevant discipline

 

 

Work Experience

• 10+ years’ experience in facilities maintenance, with 3+ years in managerial position.

Nice to Have

• Experience in biotech, pharmaceutical or medical device CEAs

 

 

Personal Competencies

• Customer oriented, self-motivated, strong organizational skills and able to make decisions in a dynamic environment.

 

 

Social Competencies

• Excellent communication and influencing skills

 

 

 

Leadership Competencies

• Demonstrated leadership skills, and ability to work with people from all backgrounds.

 

 

Professional Competencies

• Excellent project management skills. Ability to understand architectural and utility system drawings; scientific, technical and legal reports; building and safety codes, standards and regulations.

Nice to Have

• Lean or Six Sigma certifications a plus

 

 

Language(s)/ Level

• Fluent English and ability to respond to effecti