Senior Facilities Manager

Overview

The Facilities Sr. Manager will manage the operation and maintenance of the Fujifilm Diosynth Biotechnologies facility in Thousand Oaks, California. This is a hands-on position that will be responsible for maintaining the infrastructure, utilities and building services supporting the manufacturing cleanrooms, warehouse, laboratories, and office spaces. This position will manage between 3 to 6 direct repots.

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Sr. Manager, Facilities

Position Summary:

The Facilities Sr. Manager will manage the operation and maintenance of the Fujifilm Diosynth Biotechnologies facility in Thousand Oaks, California. This is a hands-on position that will be responsible for maintaining the infrastructure, utilities and building services supporting the manufacturing cleanrooms, warehouse, laboratories, and office spaces. This position will manage between 3 to 6 direct repots.

Work Location:                   Thousand Oaks, CA

 Reports to:                         Sr. Director, Facilities-Engineering-EHS

Responsibilities: Essential Duties

• Manage the infrastructure and premises of the assigned buildings.
• Ensure all utilities (HVAC, chilled & hot water system, emergency power, electrical system, BMS, others) are operational and properly maintained.
• Ensure that building infrastructure of the GMP areas are maintained and in compliance.
• Manage pest control, janitorial, security and other facility service/maintenance contracts.
• Supervises, plans and schedules building preventive and corrective maintenance activities.
• Ensure all life and safety systems (fire alarm, fire suppression, fire protection, etc.) comply with applicable codes and certifications.
• Oversee safety and appearance of the facility and equipment.
• Responsible for overseen, forecast, coordinating, and managing space planning for the site.
• Conduct regular inspections of the facility and work to correct any deficiencies.
• Coaches, counsels and manage performance of direct reports.
• Negotiates, conduct bidding, and maintains service contracts with third party vendors following company policies and procedures.
• Conducts quality investigations in a timely and thorough manner per applicable investigation procedures.
• Draft and manage written procedures related to facilities and security operations.
• Provide support to the functional groups within the company.
• Participate on client and agency audits as subject matter expert for facility processes and operations.
• Identify and implement quality system improvements when gaps are identified through audits and departmental reviews.
• Plan, coordinate and execute small to medium size capital improvement projects.
• Ensure operations within approved department budget.
• Pursues cost-avoidance and cost savings opportunities.
• Supports business continuity planning.
• Lead, communicate and organize efforts to manage facility emergencies.
• Manages physical security systems and hardware (access control, keys, cameras)
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Position Requirements:

• Advanced knowledge of GMP principles, concepts, and practices
• Advanced knowledge of machines, mechanical, plumbing and electrical, including their designs, uses, repair and maintenance.
• Advanced knowledge of computer systems (e.g., Word, Excel, CMMS Systems)
• Advanced knowledge on establishing and executing Facilities procedures.
• Working knowledge of industry safety practices Must be able to work with all functional groups. 
• Advanced knowledge of all safety directives and policies regarding operation of equipment
• Working knowledge of operations involving engineering disciplines including Electrical, Mechanical, Civil, Structural, Environmental, and Industrial
• Advanced knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair and maintenance.
• Advanced knowledge of refrigeration, pressurization, and air balance of classified cleanrooms.
• Advanced knowledge of Building Automation System (BAS) and their components 
• Advanced knowledge of the mechanical operation of industrial equipment (chillers, boilers, pumps, AHUs, fans, refrigeration rooms,etc.) 
• Advanced knowledge in installation, repair, and maintenance of all types of HVAC systems
• Advanced knowledge on contracts and procurements processes

Skills:

• Ability to act effectively as a team member to resolve problems.
• Ability to effectively work with all functional groups.
• Excellent written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills
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