Facilities Supervisor (244)

BioSpace; Petersburg (VA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

BioSpace is seeking a Facilities Supervisor to oversee the safe, reliable, and compliant operation, maintenance, and improvement of the site’s facilities and building infrastructure. You will coordinate with the Maintenance team, QA, Production, and other departments to sustain a reliable manufacturing environment and minimize interruptions.

The role requires 4+ years in facilities/maintenance within biotech/pharma or related sectors, with GMP exposure and 3+ years supervisory experience.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of facilities/maintenance in biotech or pharma settings.
• GMP knowledge and regulated manufacturing experience preferred.
• 3+ years supervisory experience in facilities maintenance.

Responsibilities

• Supervise maintenance and operation of site buildings, infrastructure, and facility-related equipment.
• Coordinate building repairs, facility upgrades, and infrastructure improvement projects.
• Ensure that facility conditions support pharmaceutical manufacturing requirements and product quality.
• Monitor facility conditions and address issues affecting safety, operations, or compliance.
• Coordinate and support preventative maintenance, repairs, and troubleshooting of non-GMP systems.

Skills

CMMS systems

Communication skills

Verbal communication

Analytical skills

Contractor coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Associate degree in related discipline

Tools

CMMS (BMRAM etc.)

Job description

Job Description

Reporting to the Engineering Director, the Facilities Supervisor is responsible for the safe, reliable, and compliant operation, maintenance, and continuous improvement of the site's facilities and building infrastructure. In coordination with the Maintenance team and contractors, this role plans, directs, and coordinates facilities operations and maintenance-related activities to ensure that buildings, grounds, site security, and non-GMP systems and equipment are maintained in a safe, compliant, and operational manner to support reliable site operations. The Facilities Supervisor works closely with Engineering, Quality Assurance (QA), Production, Validation, EHS, and other departments to maintain a reliable manufacturing environment and minimize operational interruptions.

Job Description

Reporting to the Engineering Director, the Facilities Supervisor is responsible for the safe, reliable, and compliant operation, maintenance, and continuous improvement of the site's facilities and building infrastructure. In coordination with the Maintenance team and contractors, this role plans, directs, and coordinates facilities operations and maintenance-related activities to ensure that buildings, grounds, site security, and non-GMP systems and equipment are maintained in a safe, compliant, and operational manner to support reliable site operations. The Facilities Supervisor works closely with Engineering, Quality Assurance (QA), Production, Validation, EHS, and other departments to maintain a reliable manufacturing environment and minimize operational interruptions.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Supervise the maintenance and operation of site buildings, infrastructure, and facility-related equipment.
• Coordinate building repairs, facility upgrades, and infrastructure improvement projects.
• Ensure that facility conditions support pharmaceutical manufacturing requirements and product quality. Optimus
• Monitor facility conditions and address issues that could affect personnel safety, manufacturing operations, or GMP compliance.
• Coordinate and support preventative maintenance, repairs, and troubleshooting of non-GMP systems and support facilities.
• Negotiate, manage, and administer all contracts relating to building operations, including landscaping, janitorial, site security, pest control, fire suppression, and alarm systems.
• Ensure maintenance work orders are completed accurately and on schedule in the Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS).
• Ensure all facilities maintenance activities are performed in accordance with applicable GMP requirements, approved SOPs, and site procedures.
• Coordinate with QA and Validation regarding maintenance activities that may affect the qualified or validated state of the facility.
• Prioritize maintenance activities based on equipment criticality, operational requirements, safety, and GMP impact.
• Ensure maintenance contractors comply with site GMP requirements.
• Ensure spare parts, tools, and maintenance materials are available to support site operations.
• Coordinate equipment shutdowns, repairs, and planned maintenance activities with Production and other affected departments.
• Promote teamwork, accountability, continuous improvement, and a strong safety culture.
• Support shift scheduling, overtime planning, and emergency maintenance coverage.
• Enforce lockout/tagout (LOTO), hot work, confined space, electrical safety, and other applicable permit-to-work requirements.
• Ensure contractors follow site safety requirements and approved work practices.
• Report and investigate safety incidents, near misses, and hazardous conditions.
• Coordinate contractors and external service providers performing facilities maintenance, inspections, and repairs.
• Review contractor work plans and ensure required permits, training, and safety documentation are in place.
• Monitor contractor performance, work quality, schedule adherence, and compliance with site requirements.
• Support facility modifications, equipment installations, and capital improvement projects.
• Ensure maintenance and facility modifications are appropriately documented and managed through the site change-control process.
• Support investigations related to the areas of responsibility.
• Participate in internal audits, regulatory inspections, and customer audits as required.
• Assist with preparation of the annual operational and capital budget as needed.

Basic Qualifications And Capabilities

A bachelor’s degree in engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, Industrial) or similar technical degree with 4+ years of facilities/maintenance experience in a biotech, pharmaceutical, industrial, or military environment. An associate’s degree in a related discipline with 6+ years of facilities/maintenance experience in a biotech, pharmaceutical, industrial, or military environment may be considered.

• 10+ years of Facilities Maintenance experience in a biotech, pharmaceutical, industrial, or military environment may be considered in lieu of a technical degree.
• Demonstrated knowledge of GMP requirements and maintenance practices in a regulated manufacturing environment is preferred.

3 or more years of experience in Facilities maintenance supervision.

• Experience in the use of CMMS systems such as BMRAM, etc.
• Strong verbal, written, analytical, and communication skills and the ability to interact effectively with all levels of the organization.
• Ability to build consensus and foster positive relationships.
• Proficiency in setting priorities and executing multiple assignments in a timely manner.
• Capacity to solve problems through creative, innovative solutions and challenge traditional methods of accomplishing tasks.
• Experience coordinating contractors, maintenance personnel, and facility improvement activities.
• Ability to interpret technical drawings, equipment manuals, P&IDs, and maintenance procedures

Physical Demands And Work Environment

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the functions. While performing the essential duties of this position, the employee is regularly required to speak or hear. The employee is frequently required to use hands or fingers to handle or feel objects, tools, or controls. The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, sit, and reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Able to climb stairs and ladders. Specific vision abilities required by this position include close vision, distance vision, and the ability to adjust focus. The noise level in the work environment is usually low to moderate.

The company is an Equal Opportunity Employer, a drug-free workplace, and complies with ADA regulations as applicable.