Facilities Manager

Avecia Pharma; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 97,000 - 119,000; Full time

Job summary

Avecia Pharma is seeking a Facilities Manager to lead the facilities team in maintaining the plant, equipment, and systems while supporting all departments. The role includes budget planning, contractor oversight, audits, and safety program administration.

Qualified candidates will have a building trades or facilities management background, proven supervisory experience, and strong communication skills to coordinate with QA and EH&S. The position is based in Cincinnati, OH.

Qualifications

• Bachelor or Associate Degree or equivalent in building trades and facilities management.
• 5+ years in a group leader or facilities supervisory role.
• Ability to diagnose problems with plant equipment and systems.
• Working knowledge of cGMP and SHE regulations, and safe work practices.
• Strong management and leadership abilities.
• Sufficient written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Attend and participate in various operational management meetings.
• Manage the facilities group, including annual performance reviews and oversight of day to day activities of direct reports.
• Keep the facility and related systems operating in a safe, and as applicable, in a cGMP compliant condition.
• Work with QA to address internal audit and client audit findings.
• Work with EH&S representatives to administer on site safety program.
• Obtain and maintain necessary certifications to ship hazardous materials and operate fork truck.

Skills

Group leader experience

Diagnose equipment issues

cGMP & SHE knowledge

Leadership & management

Written & verbal communication

Education

Bachelor or Associate Degree or equivalent in building trades & facilities management

Job description

The Facilities Manager is responsible for the field management of the facilities staff in carrying out the maintenance and repair of the physical plant, equipment and systems, and in providing service and support to all departments. Oversees facility repairs and contributes in the area of budget and facilities planning, and management of contractors and outside agencies.

Key Responsibilities:

• Attend and participate in various operational management meetings.
• Manage the facilities group, including preparing annual Job Performance Reviews and oversight of day to day activities of the direct reports.
• Keep the facility and related systems operating in a safe, and as applicable, in a cGMP compliant condition; includes but is not limited to: HVAC, highly purified water system, landscaping, waste disposal, utilities, security system, etc.
• Work with QA to address internal audit and client audit findings.
• Work with EH&S representatives to administer on site safety program.
• Obtain and maintain necessary certifications to allow you to ship hazardous materials and operate fork truck.

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Bachelor or Associate Degree, or specific courses, training and experience in building trades and facilities management.
• 5+ years of experience in a group leader or Facilities supervisory role.
• Ability to diagnose problems with plant equipment and systems.
• Working knowledge of cGMP and SHE regulations, and thorough understanding of safe work practices.
• Management skills essential to group leadership.
• Sufficient written and verbal communication skills.

The annualized salary range for this position is between $97,100.00 - $118,800.00.