Purpose

Reporting to the Head of Engineering, in this role you will manage the Facilities and Critical Systems teams and activities with responsibility for ensuring the plant operates efficiently.

Responsibilities

• Plan and execute day to day operational and project activities within the Critical systems and Facilities areas with the accountability for successful completion of assigned deliverables to optimize safety, quality, cost and efficiency

• Manage the department overhead and project costs. This will include capital expenditures and operational expenses

• Identifying and resolve complex problems where analysis of issues requires in-depth knowledge

• Identify opportunities and lead the implementation of changes to drive improvements

• Manage multiple projects on a cross functional basis, including direct supervision of team members and contractors in collaboration with cross-functional teams

• Develop team members to increase business acumen and functional skills

• May perform other duties as assigned

Qualifications & Skills

• Relevant 3rd level qualification (e.g. B.E. Building Services Engineer, Facilities management or equivalent). 2 – 5 years of mgt. experience. Thorough, up to date knowledge of multiple disciplines required.
• Good interpersonal & team skills
• Systematic, disciplined approach to work
• Excellent problem-solving, organizational, analytical and critical thinking skills including high discretion/judgment in decision making
• Extensive knowledge of broad range of facilities technical systems and processes within a pharma environment with expertise/familiarity with cleanrooms standards, pest control, M&E, HVAC and WFI systems.
• Familiarity with Building Management Systems.
• Proven successful project management leadership skills and overseeing the work of external contractors.
• Experience in building environmental/energy efficiency.
• Strong IT skills, including good working knowledge of MS Office (essential) and relevant facility management software, such as AutoCad (preferred).
• Good Oral and written communications
• Results and customer oriented