Senior Facilities Manager

Job Objective

The Sr. Facilities Manager will manage the Maintenance and Facilities Team Operations. This is a hands-on position that will be responsible for establishing, maintaining and improving the infrastructure, utilities and building services supporting the manufacturing cleanrooms, warehouse, laboratories, and office spaces while ensuring reliable operation, integration, modification, maintenance, and retirement of site(s) utilities and as well as continued efficient operation of general site(s) functions and site services.

Key responsibility

• Responsible for overall GEPD engineering activities (for both DCs and the GEPD Manufacturing Facility), including machinery and Equipment maintenance, calibration, and facilities/utility systems.
• Coaches, counsels, and manages the Maintenance and Facilities Team performance.
• Supervises Maintenance and Facilities Team to ensure the compliance of the site(s) with a specific focus on Facilities and Maintenance operations relative to applicable Codes and Standards.
• Supervises the Maintenance and Facilities Team to ensure that building infrastructure of the GMP areas are maintained and in compliance.
• Supervises the Maintenance Team to ensure all utilities (HVAC, chilled & hot water system, emergency power, electrical system, BMS, Fire Fighting and others) are operational and properly maintained.
• Supervises, plans and schedules building preventive and corrective maintenance activities.
• Leads, communicates, and organizes efforts to manage facility emergencies.
• Runs routine maintenance inspections and works to correct any deficiencies.
• Conducts quality investigations in a timely and thorough manner per applicable investigation procedures.
• Identifies and implements quality system improvements when gaps are identified through audits and departmental reviews.
• Responsible to ensure the right conditions during institutional, corporate, regulatory, and other critical visits to GEPD sites.
• Participates on client and agency audits as subject matter expert for facility processes and operations.
• Providing input on capital projects to upgrade or expand facilities and equipment needed.
• Plans, coordinates, and executes small to medium size capital improvement projects.
• Approving building modification in designs, calculating costs, negotiating contracts, and executing plans safely and efficiently.
• Negotiates, conducts bidding, and maintains service contracts with third party vendors following company policies and procedures.
• Ensures operations within approved department budget.
• Pursues cost-avoidance and cost savings opportunities.
• Supports business continuity planning.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Academic experience required

• 5+ years of team management experience
• 10+ years professional experience in GMP facilities
• Bachelor's degree (preferably in Science, Electrical, Electronics or Mechanical)
• Associate degree with 12+ years of experience
• Certified Facility Manager (CFM) credential, or equivalent

Professional Experience Required

• Advanced knowledge of GMP principles, concepts, and practices
• Advanced knowledge of machines, mechanical, plumbing and electrical, including their designs, uses, repair and maintenance
• Advanced knowledge of computer systems (e.g., Word, Excel, CMMS Systems)
• Advanced knowledge on establishing and executing Facilities procedures
• Working knowledge of industry safety practices Must be able to work with all functional groups.
• Advanced knowledge of all safety directives and policies regarding operation of equipment
• Working knowledge of operations involving engineering disciplines including Electrical, Mechanical, Civil, Structural, Environmental and Industrial
• Advanced knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair and maintenance
• Advanced knowledge of refrigeration, pressurization, and air balance of classified cleanrooms.
• Advanced knowledge of Building Automation System (BAS) and their components
• Advanced knowledge of the mechanical operation of industrial equipment (chillers, boilers, pumps, AHUs, fans, refrigeration rooms,etc.)
• Advanced knowledge in installation, repair, and maintenance of all types of HVAC systems
• Advanced knowledge on contracts and procurements processes

Computing Skills

• Proficient in the use of computers including a wide variety of word processing and spreadsheet and specialty (e.g. BMS) software packages
• Experience in administering software system (SAP PM/ Maximo)

Languages

Arabic Native

English Fluent