Job Description

Supervise day shift facilities team to achieve success within the department. Monitor and plant operations and facilities personnel, delegate responsibilities to evenly and consistently distribute the work load, as well as, dispatch personnel to troubleshoot and repair equipment breakdowns and perform preventative maintenance tasks. Generate SAP work orders to document, track, plan and schedule maintenance and repair activities. Maintain a working relationship with the plant personnel and associated systems to identify deficiencies in a proactive manner to prevent unnecessary breakdowns. Modify PMs to provide optimum maintenance coverage and extended equipment life. Be proficient with computerized maintenance management systems related to plant operations, training systems, documentation systems, pay, benefits and communications. Generate and supervise personnel pay and vacation schedules and document performance reviews. Provide facilities representation in company meetings and participate in evaluations of engineering projects and plant system modifications. Provide facilities systems expertise and documentation during regulatory inspections, internal and external. Prioritize maintenance activities to prevent unsafe working conditions and minimize critical systems downtime. Enforce strict adherence to safety, environmental, and GMP practices in day to day operations with emphasis on quality and compliance. Communicate with responsible teams to ensure instructions are clear and understood. Provide updates to external departments on objects or projects which involve their specific operations. Be proficient with multi-tasking varying responsibilities simultaneously. Willing and able to make critical decisions in regards to facilities operations with limited time for evaluation while maintaining a GMP environment. Assures timely completion of Facilities PM, and complainant record keeping. Assures uninterrupted operation of the Site utilities and associated systems. Supervises the Facilities team to ensure correct mechanical & electrical breakdowns following strict product safety & quality standards. Must have the ability & initiative to lead & participate in plant problem-solving teams, ability to apply problem-solving techniques, communicate effectively, demonstrate leadership & plan effectively. Must be able to work in a fast paced, multifaceted environment & be able to communicate effectively. Work well in a team-based environment with limited supervision, oversight, and be available on weekends and holidays as required.

Key Responsibilities:

* Supervise Dayshift Facilities Team:
* Organize and implement daily work schedules, prioritize and dispatch personnel to critical tasks. Schedule work around production activities to minimize schedule impact.
* Operate within the budget for Facilities. Provide input to the Manager to strategically plan.
* Create and modify PMs and maintenance procedures to adapt to changing environment. Revise documentation, review and approve revisions of SOPs, Events, and Deviations. Attend Cat Meeting for approval of additions and changes to SAP documentation.
* Attend meetings with other departments to plan, schedule work, and activities around production schedules while ensuring GMP compliance. Respond to internal communications to provide technical and mechanical assistance.
* Maintain training schedules and reports, review document revisions. Monitor PM & WO completion and document on-time completion. Generate departmental correspondence to communicate critical changes to daily routine and non -routine activities.
* Perform daily walkthroughs of Facilities spaces and generate work notifications to correct noted discrepancies. Monitor space cleanliness and organization to maintain inspection readiness and safe working conditions.
* Schedule contractors for repairs and contact vendors for ordering of spare and replacement parts. Arrange and schedule escorts for vendors working in restricted areas.
* Conduct in the field, follow up reviews of PM & WOs to verify that the tasks being performed.
* Work with QA Training for access reports for re-training periods & remove access if needed
* Coordinate with EH&S site wide drills (fire, tornado, etc.)
* Training
* Train off-site personnel, customers, and contractors as required
* Assist with EH&S training when required
* Site Project Management
* Scope & estimate projects including project schedules & costs
* Work with effected departments with any coordination of activities that may affect them
* Communicate with management and the site the status of the projects
* This is not an exhaustive, comprehensive listing of job functions. May perform other duties as assigned.

Minimum Requirements/Qualifications:

* Qualified applicants will have 5-10 years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
* 5-10 years (Ten 12-month periods) maintenance related experience , including 2500 hours of on-the-job experience
* Background in industrial, mechanical, and computer systems
* Must be able to instruct team using blueprints or verbal instructions.
* Exceptional communication skills and the ability to lead and foster a cooperative and mutually beneficial working relationship with internal customers and subordinates.
* Experience in GMP plant operations and practices.
* Must have knowledge and technical skill (basic electrical troubleshooting, basic PLC related to major utilities)
* Maintenance Systems (SAP), computer skills, & new technologies in predictive maintenance
* Support high performance culture and continuous improvement programs through active participation in plant productivity programs
* Work in all types of environment all seasons associated with job. Indoor/outdoor, physical environment
* Perform all tasks as assigned by Manager of Facilities
* Must be able to work well in a team-based environment with limited supervision, and be available weekends and holidays as required
* Ability to read, analyze, and interpret common scientific and technical journals
* Ability to respond to common inquiries or complaints from customers, regulatory agencies, or members of the business community