Manager, Facilities

Company Information

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Cambrex is a leading global contract development and manufacturing organization (CDMO) that provides drug substance, drug product, and analytical services across the entire drug lifecycle. With more than 40 years of experience and a growing team of over 2,000 professionals servicing global clients, Cambrex is a trusted partner in branded and generic markets for API and dosage form development and manufacturing.

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We're committed to attracting and nurturing a passionate team of valued professionals in our fast-paced and growing company. We offer a competitive benefits package that includes healthcare, life insurance, planning for retirement, and more

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Known for our customer-focused scientific and manufacturing excellence, as well as our strong commitment to quality and safety, we offer a range of career and growth opportunities across our global network of locations. Together with our customers, we aim to improve the quality of life for patients around the world. Start a career where You Matter by applying today

Job Overview

As Manager, Facilities within a pharmaceutical cGMP environment, you will plan, direct, and oversee operations of our 100,000 square-foot facility; maintain the mechanical integrity of the laboratory and storage spaces; overall security of the facility; manage facility and equipment mechanical maintenance; and manage janitorial staff, and maintenance services staff. Some hands-on work may also be required.

This facility operates systems within tightly controlled specifications and a successful candidate will manage and, in some cases, perform preventive maintenance and corrective repairs upon a wide variety of equipment and utilities. The position also requires familiarity with emergency power generation and distribution, including uninterrupted power. Able to lead a team troubleshooting problems, setting work priorities, coordinating, and communicating, completion of tasks in a timely manner.

Responsibilities

Management, development, and training of direct reports (if applicable) including written performance appraisals.
Ensures compliance with company policies as well as GMPand other regulatory
Reviews and approves supplier Promotes a strong safety culture and safe work environment. Supervises and directs the repair, maintenance, alteration and minor construction of all structural, mechanical HVAC, plumbing, electrical, building and water systems, and critical equipment. Supervises janitorial services to ensure training records are current and proper cleaning procedures are followed. Conducts on-site observation of construction to monitor compliance with plans and shop With EH&S, prepares and maintains evacuation and life safety plans and ensuring compliance with code requirements. Enforces space allocations, furniture, and construction standards and Maintains current and accurate building Manages external contractor and Understand Water Systems Maintenance and manage work for SLAs (through a contractor). Oversees site building maintenance systems as system owner including fire, security, REES Environmental Control and Blue Mountain Maintenance Directs the testing, troubleshooting, and repairing of facility equipment and systems that require the isolation of the malfunction, disassembly of equipment, repair/replacement of electrical and electromechanical equipment. Supports compliance with cGMP and local environmental requirements, including executing and overseeing documentation and record-keeping demonstrating proper maintenance of equipment. Serves as liaison with local authorities including fire, police, and Proposes and implement strategic efficiency improvements in Leads the implementation of capital Actively participates as a member of the site Collaborates with internal site leadership team to ensure alignment of facilities and equipment plans with business needs. Monitors and supports site carbon footprint reduction initiatives. Performs other duties as assigned
Qualifications/Skills

Understanding of electrical, mechanical, HVAC, Controls and other building systems Experience with FDA requirements and the maintenance of Controlled Environments Ability to verbally communicate with others to coach, lead, and supervise (as necessary) Excellent organizational, verbal and written communication skills with the ability to effectively communicate within cross-functional teams and to senior leadership. Ability to read and interpret schematics, blueprints, technical manuals, engineering drawings, and sequences of operations. Overall proven track record of facility operations Good technical and project management skills Ability to read, understand, and follow safety procedures; as well as follow required SOPs Occasionally while performing the duties of this position, the employee must be able to stand, bend, climb, sit, walk, and Employee must have the ability to use hands to finger, handle or feel objects, tools, or controls. Experience within Blue Mountain asset management and REES/Vaisala environmental monitoring systems preferred. Ability to bend, squat or crouch, crawl, kneel, stoop, stretch and stand and / or work in cramped areas for prolonged periods of times while repairing equipment both at floor level, overhead, and / or in confined space areas. Ability to climb stairs and ladders (both inclined and vertical), enter classified and unclassified confined spaces and must be able to exert 50 to 100 pounds of force with or without assistance occasionally, and / or 25 to 50 pounds of force frequently, and / or 10 to 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects and job-related items.
Education, Experience & Licensing Requirements

Bachelor's Degree in Construction/Facilities Management, Mechanical or Electrical Engineering

preferred; Associate Degree in engineering, Construction/Facilities Management, or equivalent may be

considered appropriate experience.

Supervision Received: General Supervision

Exercises independent judgment in developing methods, techniques and evaluation criteria for obtaining results. Acts independently to determine methods and procedures on new assignments. May seek management direction for problems of diverse and/or complex scope .

Travel: 0-5 % Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee may be required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel and to reach with hands and arms. The employee is required to talk and hear. The employee is frequently required to stand, walk and sit. The employee may be occasionally required to climb or balance. The employee may be required to regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, and peripheral vision.

Enviroment and Protective Equipment:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee may be occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts, high precarious places and vibration. The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet. The employee may be required to gain access to lab, manufacturing or clinical areas for inspections or work discussions. The employee is required to wear the appropriate personal protective equipment to perform the job duties. Such personal protective equipment may include but is not limited to: safety eyewear, various types of respirators/breathing apparatus, lab coats, gloves, etc.

All requirements are subject to possible modifications to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. Cambrex Corporation is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer and will consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity), ancestry, national origin, place of birth, age, marital status, disability/handicap, genetic information, veteran status, or other characteristics protected by federal, state, and/or local law.

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