Facilities & Equipment Manager - OC Operations

International Executive Service Corps; Aliso Viejo (CA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

STAAR Surgical in Orange County, CA is seeking a Facilities Manager to oversee maintenance of facilities, equipment, security and EHS programs, ensuring compliance and safe operations. The role leads space planning, improvement projects, and business continuity, with budgeting and cost control, plus training programs for staff and contractors on safety and chemical handling.

Candidates should have a bachelor's degree, 5 years facilities or manufacturing support, GMP/ISO environment, clean room

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education/experience.
• 5 years’ experience in facilities management and/or manufacturing process support.
• GMP/ISO quality system environment experience preferred.
• Clean room construction and maintenance experience preferred.
• Experience with security, environmental health and safety a plus.
• Lean manufacturing and/or Six Sigma knowledge a plus.

Responsibilities

• Manage and oversee maintenance of facilities, equipment, security and EHS programs.
• Ensure facilities and equipment are well-maintained and maintenance is performed per procedures.
• Lead facility space and layout planning.
• Lead facility improvement projects and construction.
• Plan and implement OSHA-compliant safety policies and procedures.
• Train STAAR personnel and contractors in on-site safety practices and chemical handling.
• Lead Business Continuity Plan elements for facilities and equipment.
• Develop and maintain a hazardous materials communications program.
• Develop and manage yearly operating budgets with ongoing cost-reduction initiatives.
• Interface with regulatory authorities relevant to responsibilities.
• Ability to manage a team of direct reports.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Leadership

Project management

Communication

Budgeting

Team building

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Tools

MS Word

MS Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

MAIN JOB RESPONSIBILITIES / COMPETENCIES

Responsibilities below pertain to all STAAR U.S. Orange County facilities:

• 1.Manage and oversee maintenance of facilities, equipment, security and EHS programs
• 2.Ensure facilities & equipment are well-maintained and all facility & equipment maintenance is performed in accordance with procedures and schedules
• 3.Lead facility space and layout planning
• 4.Lead facility improvement projects and construction
• 5.Plan and implement environmental health and safety policies and procedures in compliance with local, state and federal OSHA rules and regulations
• 6.Plan and implement programs to train STAAR personnel as well as contractors in worksite safety practices, fire prevention, and correct handling techniques for chemicals, toxins, equipment and other materials
• 7.Lead facilities and equipment elements of Business Continuity Plan as defined
• 8.Develop, implement and maintain a hazardous materials communications program
• 9.Develop and submitting yearly operating budgets and managing spending within budget constraints - Continually review cost reduction opportunities
• 10.Interface with regulatory authorities relevant to areas of responsibility
• 11.Ability to manage a team of direct reports
• 12.Other duties as assigned

REQUIREMENTS

EDUCATION & TRAINING

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education/experience

EXPERIENCE

• Preferred 5 years’ experience in facilities management and/or manufacturing process support
• GMP/ISO quality system environment required
• Clean room construction and maintenance required
• Experience with security, environmental health and safety a plus
• Applied knowledge of lean manufacturing and/or Six Sigma a plus

SKILLS

• Excellent leadership skills and ability to prioritize and manage several projects at once
• Knowledge of California State, Federal (OSHA), safety and haz-mat regulations
• Demonstrated project management capability
• Computer literate (MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Good Team Building/Interpersonal skills
• Good communication and problem-solving skills

Pay range: $100K - $140K - Final compensation/salary will depend on experience.

STAAR Surgical is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran or disability status, or any other characteristic protected by law.