Manager/Senior Manager, Facilities Operations

MaxCyte•Rockville, MD

About The Position

The Manager/Senior Manager, Facilities Operations manages all facility related activities including manufacturing utility support and maintenance. Oversees and coordinates facility operations and facility related systems for multiple facilities as well as specific projects and staff/vendors to support current and expanding operations. Works under general direction. Manages the building, facility operation and services to ensure that office, manufacturing, engineering and lab spaces and equipment are operating efficiently, including security and safety. Coordinates work assignments among building technicians, vendors, and contractors to ensure assignments are completed on time and within budget. Responsible for vendor selection, contracting and management to support equipment and facilities. Maintains an effective ISO-7 cleanroom operation, including effective cleaning, HVAC and environmental monitoring, preventative maintenance, and all other sustaining activities of a cleanroom Creates and implements facility operations and office space policies and procedures. Oversees all building renovations, including office moves, office design and configuration. Builds and maintains a collaborative working relationship with building management, reviews contracts and agreements. Ensures that landlord staff resolves issues inside and outside of the building with a focus on quality and time management Develops, implements, and manages a comprehensive safety and health program including chemical, biological, electrical, emergency response, general safety, ergonomics, hazardous water and other applicable policies. Coordinates the Company’s safety and security training programs Develops a comprehensive capital plan with detailed budgets that include strategies for future changes Manages the Company’s facility maintenance program to support building systems such as HVAC, plumbing, electrical systems and facility utilities Develops programs, policies, and processes to support and optimize facility services Ensures the effective operation of the site security system, including: card access system, key management, security system, door operation, and building codes. Implements the Company’s disaster/continuity operations planning strategies Oversees utility systems that support the lab and engineering areas Maintains and manages MaxCyte’s CMMS system, ensuring consistency and compliance in equipment maintenance records. Manages capital assets and office equipment inventory. Oversees the furniture acquisition process to include: approval, allocation, installation, maintenance and tracking Complies with all applicable policies regarding health, safety, and the environment

Requirements

BS in Engineering or a related area or 5+ years of management experience in facilities, building operations, cleanroom operations, and project management in a device/biotech/pharma organization or equivalent.
Solid understating of all facility related services and functions.
Knowledge and experience with HVAC, electrical, plumbing, equipment predictive/preventative maintenance and emergency power systems
Previous experience negotiating maintenance, construction, and service supplier agreements
Strong project management skills with proven track record of effectively managing facility operations and services
Knowledge of relevant OSHA guidelines, and other related federal, state and local regulations
Experience with managing third party preventive maintenance software systems
Ability to read and interpret MEP/architectural drawings, job specifications and develop thorough statement of work (SOW)
Strong oral and written communication skills.
Solid negotiating skills
Results oriented. Proven record of implementing changes and initiatives
Strong organization and time management skills
Proficient in MS Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, Project and PowerPoint)
Ability to travel domestically (10-15%)

Responsibilities

Manages all facility related activities including manufacturing utility support and maintenance.
Oversees and coordinates facility operations and facility related systems for multiple facilities as well as specific projects and staff/vendors to support current and expanding operations.
Manages the building, facility operation and services to ensure that office, manufacturing, engineering and lab spaces and equipment are operating efficiently, including security and safety.
Coordinates work assignments among building technicians, vendors, and contractors to ensure assignments are completed on time and within budget.
Responsible for vendor selection, contracting and management to support equipment and facilities.
Maintains an effective ISO-7 cleanroom operation, including effective cleaning, HVAC and environmental monitoring, preventative maintenance, and all other sustaining activities of a cleanroom
Creates and implements facility operations and office space policies and procedures.
Oversees all building renovations, including office moves, office design and configuration.
Builds and maintains a collaborative working relationship with building management, reviews contracts and agreements.
Ensures that landlord staff resolves issues inside and outside of the building with a focus on quality and time management
Develops, implements, and manages a comprehensive safety and health program including chemical, biological, electrical, emergency response, general safety, ergonomics, hazardous water and other applicable policies.
Coordinates the Company’s safety and security training programs
Develops a comprehensive capital plan with detailed budgets that include strategies for future changes
Manages the Company’s facility maintenance program to support building systems such as HVAC, plumbing, electrical systems and facility utilities
Develops programs, policies, and processes to support and optimize facility services
Ensures the effective operation of the site security system, including: card access system, key management, security system, door operation, and building codes.
Implements the Company’s disaster/continuity operations planning strategies
Oversees utility systems that support the lab and engineering areas
Maintains and manages MaxCyte’s CMMS system, ensuring consistency and compliance in equipment maintenance records.
Manages capital assets and office equipment inventory.
Oversees the furniture acquisition process to include: approval, allocation, installation, maintenance and tracking
Complies with all applicable policies regarding health, safety, and the environment