Manager, Facilities & Engineering - IFM Scope

Lonza Group Ltd.; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 130,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Lonza Houston is hiring a Manager, Facilities and Engineering, onsite in Pearland, TX. You will lead site facilities operations, drive reliability, compliance, and strategic planning to keep the Houston facility safe, compliant, and efficient.

You will oversee budgeting, staffing, contractor management, and space planning, shaping expansion and future readiness while partnering with vendors to optimize cost and performance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required in Engineering, Biotechnology, or similar field.
• Master’s degree a plus.
• Highly experienced in Facilities Engineering; Pharma/Biotech preferred.
• Strong knowledge of building codes.
• Strong financial acumen; ability to partner with vendors.
• Ability to proactively identify issues and offer solutions.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership for reliable operation and maintenance of Houston site facilities.
• Manage budgeting, forecasting, and cost control for facilities-related activities.
• Oversee contractor vetting, selection, and performance to meet safety, quality, and service standards.

Skills

Facilities Engineering

Budgeting

Leadership

Vendor management

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Master’s degree

Job description

Manager, Facilities and Engineering – IFM Scope The actual location for this position is onsite in Pearland, TX. Lonza Houston is seeking a Manager, Facilities and Engineering, responsible for leading the reliable operation, maintenance, compliance, and strategic planning of site facilities in support of business, operational, and regulatory requirements. This role provides leadership for daily facilities operations, contractor oversight, budgeting, staffing, space planning, and facility expansion planning to ensure the Houston site remains safe, compliant, efficient, and fit for purpose.

What you will get:

• An agile career and dynamic working culture.
• An inclusive and ethical workplace.
• Compensation programs that recognize high performance.
• Medical, dental and vision insurance.
• Paid Time Off
• And much more

What you will do:

• Site Facilities Operation and Maintenance Provide leadership and accountability for the reliable operation and maintenance of Houston site facilities. Ensure facilities systems, infrastructure, and building operations are maintained to support site needs, business continuity, and operational readiness.
• Facilities Leadership and Daily Operations Direct and lead daily Facilities operations across the site. Manage departmental budgeting, forecasting, and cost control for facilities-related activities.
• Contractor and Site Services Management Lead contractor vetting, selection, and supervision for site support services. Oversee contractor performance in the areas of: Plant security GMP Cleaning services Non-GMP Cleaning services Cafeteria services Pest control programs Building maintenance technician services Ensure contractors meet site expectations for safety, quality, compliance, and service performance. Perform other duties as assigned.

What we are looking for:

• Bachelor’s degree required, preferably in Engineering, Biotechnology, or similar field.
• Master’s degree is a plus.Highly experienced in Facilities Engineering; Pharma or Biotech industry preferred.
• Strong knowledge of building codes
• Strong financial acumen, ability to effectively partner with vendor.
• Ability to proactively identify issues and offer solutions

About Lonza

At Lonza, our people are our greatest strength. With 30+ sites across five continents, our globally connected teams work together every day to manufacture the medicines of tomorrow. Our core values of Collaboration, Accountability, Excellence, Passion and Integrity reflect who we are and how we work together. Everyone’s ideas, big or small, have the potential to improve millions of lives, and that’s the kind of work we want you to be part of.

Innovation thrives when people from all backgrounds bring their unique perspectives to the table.

At Lonza, we offer equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants regardless of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

If you’re ready to help turn our customers’ breakthrough ideas into viable therapies, we look forward to welcoming you on board.

Why Lonza

We are a place of unique opportunity, where your ideas, expertise and ambition can make a real difference. Here, will have the freedom to grow, the support to succeed and the chance to contribute to work that matters. We are the makers of the medicines of tomorrow. Join us. Be you.