Commercial facilities manager

Job Title

Commercial Facilities Manager

Job Description Summary

We are hiring an Facility Manager to lead and support our maintenance and janitorial functions in a dynamic, pharmaceutical GMP regulated manufacturing environment. This position oversees and optimizes the company's daily operations to improve efficiency, productivity, and quality. You would be responsible for a wide range of tasks, including strategic planning, resource allocation, process improvement, and team leadership. The Facility Manager is responsible for aligning maintenance execution with business demand, supporting material readiness, and ensuring safety, quality, and compliance throughout all operational processes.


The Facility Managers role involves hands-on-engagement with the maintenance team and inspecting work site to ensure that all safety and work process considerations are incorporated into the job plan; and will work with client and Site Director in generating supply plan to fulfill requirements of the demand plan. Overall, manages the facility teams to ensure successful service delivery to the client facility needs.

Job Description

Salary: $90,000 - $95,000

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

• Team Leadership & Development:
  Supervise and mentor maintenance engineering and janitorial operations staff. Provide guidance, technical support, and ensure appropriate training and skill development across teams.
• Maintenance Oversight:
  Create, assign, and schedule maintenance tasks; oversee progress and completion. Ensure effective reactive, preventive, and predictive maintenance plans are implemented to minimize equipment downtime and optimize lifecycle performance.
• Worksite Inspections & Safety Compliance:
  Regularly engage with maintenance teams in the field to inspect work and reinforce safety protocols and job planning standards. Ensure adherence to all company safety policies and industry regulations.
• Operational Coordination:
  Collaborate with planning, manufacturing, and supply teams to align maintenance activities with production schedules and demand plans. Proactively manage capacity, equipment availability, and resource constraints.

• Process & Performance Optimization:
  Identify opportunities for workflow and procedural improvements. Lead root cause analysis for operational issues and implement corrective actions using KPIs and other performance metrics. Provide reports to management for facility maintenance activities. Implementation and participation in 5S initiatives and ongoing facility improvement activities is expected.
• Inventory & Materials Management:
  Partner with the facilities team to maintain critical spare parts lists and conduct regular cycle counts. Audit materials management processes and support inventory accuracy improvements through data-driven actions.
• CMMS Administration:
  Maintain accurate records and reporting of maintenance tasks and asset performance using Maximo One. Generate, assign, and track work orders; ensure thorough documentation required by pharmaceutical manufacturing plant SOP’s and reporting of completed work.
• Quality & Compliance:
  Conduct routine audits of equipment condition, maintenance work quality, and process adherence. Support compliance with cGMP standards. Ensure that services meet quality standards and implement quality assurance measures. Knowledge of cGMP standards.

• Vendor & Contractor Management:
  Coordinate with third-party vendors and contractors for equipment service and repairs. Train vendors on site-specific safety protocols and ensure compliance.
• Cross-Functional Support & Communication:
  Collaborate with the Site Director, client senior management and other departments to implement operational changes, support maintenance programs, process improvements, and contribute to client-specific initiatives, including shutdowns and special events.
• Project Participation:
  Support deployment of new processes, tools, and templates in response to organizational changes or continuous improvement efforts. The Operations Manager must be available as needed for critical manufacturing operations, plant shutdown activities or special projects.

SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS

• Associate degree in Facilities Management, Engineering, or a related discipline. In lieu of a degree, a trade certification with 7+ years of relevant experience is acceptable.
• 2 years’ experience in a proven hands-on experience in executing, planning, and scheduling maintenance tasks across electrical, mechanical, HVAC, and building systems. Multi-skilled in various trades.
• Strong emphasis on client communication, customer service, and responsiveness to vendor/client needs; with the ability to collaborate effectively across functional teams and organizational levels.
• The ability to pass a medical evaluation determining suitability for respirator (PAPR) use.
• Proficient in the use of Computerized Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS).
• Background in both preventive and corrective maintenance within pharmaceutical or regulated industries is a plus.
• Solid technical understanding of mechanical and electrical systems, process automation, controls, and the ability to read and interpret MEP drawings.
• Strong time management, prioritization, and organizational abilities.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint).
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail.
• Familiarity with current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP).
• Demonstrates a positive attitude, strong work ethic, and a commitment to reliability and continuous improvement.

C&W Services is an Equal Opportunity employer to all protected groups, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities. Discrimination of any type will not be tolerated.

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