Life Sciences Facilities Director (Operations & Compliance)

mentortechnicalgroup; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Mentor Technical Group is seeking a senior Utilities/Facilities Manager to lead plant utilities and facilities operations within the US life sciences sector, emphasizing compliance, safety, budgeting, and contract management in a regulated setting.

The ideal candidate has 10+ years of direct utilities/facilities leadership, strong operations background, and proven ability to manage complex projects, negotiate with vendors, and drive cost-saving improvements while maintaining high quality

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Science or related field preferred.
• At least 10 years of experience managing plant utilities/facilities operations.
• At least eight years hands-on experience as Utilities/Facilities Maintenance with full responsibility for business operations (planning, budget administration, contracting and cost saving initiatives).
• This role requires a skilled senior manager with pharma engineering experience, compliance and safety focused.
• Strong operational experience and experience of dealing in a challenging environment.
• Knowledge and experience on pharmaceutical, medical device or biotechnology manufacturing is required.
• Willing to work irregular hours, rotating shifts, weekends and holidays when needed.

Responsibilities

• Involved in strategic planning and day-to-day operations, particularly in relation to buildings and premises including procurement, budget administration and contract management.
• Provide technical support and advice to assure that operational activities are performed in compliance with corporate/government policies and regulations in a cost-effective way and within the timelines established by the customer.
• Manage technical issues/problems appropriately and efficiently.
• Determine schedules, sequences, and assignments for work activities, based on work priority, quantity of equipment and skill of personnel.
• Monitor work areas and examine tools and equipment in order to detect unsafe conditions or violations of procedures or safety rules.
• Monitor employees' work levels and review work performance.
• Counsel employees about work-related issues and assist employees to correct job-skill deficiencies.
• Manages the employee’s Time Keeping equipment/software function process.
• Requisition materials and supplies, such as tools, equipment, and replacement parts.
• Exhibit a customer-oriented behavior, by clearly understanding customers’ needs and expectations, and anticipating possible barriers or obstacles that may impact the project(s) adversely and communicating these on a timely manner.
• Guarantee top quality of services provided to client by reviewing work performed, documentation submitted, get hold of client feedback and monitoring project status vs. client requirements.
• Issue Performance Review Report to employees under his/her supervision and monitor the process below direct report.
• Create/develop customer relations and new business opportunities.
• Promote excellent relationship with Mentor clients, encouraging an open dialog and trustful communication between both parties demonstrating a professional conduct at all times and proudly represent Mentor at all levels and places.
• Alerts management when problems are identified and make recommendations for improvements.

Skills

Plant utilities management

Facilities management

Budget administration

Contract management

Pharma engineering experience

Regulatory compliance

Safety emphasis

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or Science

Tools

Timekeeping software

Job description

Mentor Technical Group is seeking a senior Utilities/Facilities Manager to lead plant utilities and facilities operations within the US life sciences sector, emphasizing compliance, safety, budgeting, and contract management in a regulated setting.

The ideal candidate has 10+ years of direct utilities/facilities leadership, strong operations background, and proven ability to manage complex projects, negotiate with vendors, and drive cost-saving improvements while maintaining high quality