Associate Director, Facilities

LGC; Milford (MA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

LGC is seeking a seasoned Facilities Manager to ensure D&G QMT US facilities and equipment stay in a cGMP and ISO 13485 compliant state. You will lead a team, manage a broad preventive maintenance program, and coordinate with vendors and business leadership on capital planning and site utilization.

You will partner with EH&S, QA, and supply chain to install new assets, maintain systems, and improve efficiency while controlling costs. A strong background in regulated environments is essential.

Qualifications

• 10+ years' day-to-day facility and equipment maintenance in a regulated environment.
• Bachelor of Science in engineering, facilities management, or related field.
• OSHA-10/30 and 40-hr HAZWOPER certification, preferred.
• Experience leading a facilities maintenance team.
• Experience developing and executing qualification protocols and reports.
• Ability to schedule work with external contractors with minimal disruption.
• CAD, Visio and other design software experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead a facilities staff team to fulfill the department’s mission.
• Oversee preventive maintenance and equipment lifecycle program.
• Manage Facilities Budget and Capital Budget participation.
• Ensure adherence to cGMP and ISO 13485 policies.
• Write/change SOPs and manage service vendors.
• Coordinate with Supply Chain, QA/EHS on maintenance and calibration.
• Provide on-call support for emergencies 24/7.

Skills

Facility management

Team leadership

Budget management

Problem solving

Regulatory compliance

Education

Bachelor of Science in engineering, facilities management, or related discipline

Tools

CAD

Visio

Job description

Job Description

Primary: The position is responsible for ensuring that the D&G QMT US facilities and equipment are maintained at operational readiness in a cGMP and ISO 13485 compliant state. This position oversees a comprehensive preventive maintenance and equipment lifecycle program, coordinates with third‑party vendors and contractors and is a key partner to business leadership in the BU’s capital planning and site utilization strategy.

Secondary: The position is responsible for leading, managing, and developing a team of facilities staff to fulfil the department’s mission. The department must be prepared to respond to emergency facility and/or equipment demands 24/7. The D&G QMT’s Environmental Health & Safety (EH&S) Program, which includes responsibility for the Hazardous and Biomedical Waste Management programs, is a key business partner.

Responsibilities

• Partner with Site Leads to ensure local resources are deployed effectively to support day‑to‑day production and ongoing qualification of facility equipment.
• Develop and implement best practices to improve efficiency, quality, and cost improvements with an emphasis on in‑sourcing calibration and qualification activities.
• Manage Facilities Budget and serve as key stakeholder in D&G QMT’s Capital Budget.
• Maintain a thorough understanding of and adherence to cGMP and safety policies and procedures.
• Write change orders and create, review and revise Standard Operating Procedures (SOP’s).
• Manage core services, including Utilities, Fire Safety, Property Insurance and Vendor Managed Services such as HVAC, Electrical, Plumbing, coordinating with Property Management as required.
• Utilize the CMMS (e.g. Faciliworks) across available modules, including work order management, asset management, maintenance and calibration activities, etc.
• Oversee the D&G QMT’s Water System, Cold Storage Equipment & Temperature Monitoring program.
• Coordinate, alongside the Supply Chain, Quality and Science & Technology teams, to:
  • Support in the selection and installation of new assets, including analytical instrumentation and process equipment.
  • Perform maintenance on pumps, motors, agitators and other equipment.
  • Problem solve, including non‑conformance, deviations and root cause investigations.
  • Support continuous improvement programs.
• Ensure that the D&G QMT’s Business Continuity & Disaster Recovery (BCDR) plans are up‑to‑date and consider the facilities‑related components necessary to mitigate disruption to the business.
• Provide on‑call support for off‑hours emergencies.

Qualifications

• Essential Knowledge and Qualifications:
  • Highly independent, self‑directed and pro‑active individual with a positive attitude and goal‑oriented focus.
  • Strong interpersonal skills, with ability to connect and communicate effectively, both written and verbal, within internal and external customers as well as vendor and service organizations.
  • Able to manage multiple priorities, within a fast‑paced, innovative environment, while remaining flexible, resourceful and efficient to meet the needs of the organization.
  • Adept at working within approved budget and developing/implementing cost‑saving measures that contribute to overall company revenue.
  • Creative in problem solving and solution development with exceptional attention to detail.
• Desired Knowledge and Qualifications:
  • 10 plus years’ experience performing day‑to‑day facility and equipment related maintenance in cGMP environment within an ISO 13485 Quality System (or similarly regulated environment).
  • Bachelor of Science in engineering, facilities management, or a related discipline.
  • OSHA‑10 / -30 and 40‑HR HAZWOPER Certified, preferred.
  • Experience managing a team of facilities maintenance technicians.
  • Must have direct experience developing & executing qualification protocols and related summary reports.
  • Must be able to efficiently perform preventive/predictive maintenance and troubleshoot complex utility systems including PLC’s, electronic systems, HVAC, refrigeration, electrical, air, water, steam, lab equipment, and/or other production equipment.
  • Must have experience scheduling and coordinating work with external contractors and services with the goal of minimal impact or disruption to manufacturing or distribution operations.
  • Experienced user with CAD, Visio and other design software, preferred.

Additional Information

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