Supervisor, Facilities

Job Description

Senior Supervisor, Maintenance in Albuquerque, NM

Curia provides global contract research and manufacturing services to the pharmaceutical and biotechnology industries.

The Facilities Supervisor is responsible for the management of the site maintenance activities related to the operation of the buildings, and general areas, executed by a staff of skilled technicians, and external contractors. The Facilities Manager will provide expertise in maintaining the building operations with the highest quality of service, adherence to all safety requirements, and with a sense of urgency. The Facilities Manager will support the cost-effective use of plant assets through establishment and use of appropriate maintenance techniques and programs. The programs are to be predictive and proactive in nature to strive for maximum equipment availability. The Facilities Manager will also work closely with the engineering staff, providing support in equipment design and selection, and providing resources for project scoping and execution.

Join our talented workforce, where a commitment to excellence and a customer focused attitude is everything. We pursue excellence because our work has the power to improve patients’ lives with the pharmaceuticals we develop and manufacture.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Supervisory responsibilities

This position does have supervisory responsibilities.

Essential Job Duties

• Drive adherence to all safety standards and programs to ensure a safe work environment is achieved for direct staff, all site personnel, and external contractors.
• Model all Curia and site safety standards through daily decisions, directives, and actions.
• Support the EHS organization, managing the Boilers, and Elevators inspections, as required per the local, and federal regulations.
• Maintain the Fire Detection, and Suppression systems.
• Adhere to all quality standards and GMP requirements.
• Manage the site’s pest control program to include proactive management of seasonal issues.
• Supervisor landscaping and grounds maintenance to include mowing, snow removal, sprinkler maintenance, etc.
• Manage staff of direct reports utilizing various tools such as: daily discussion, routine 1:1 conversations, development of individual performance goals, setting vision for the department in line with site goals and objectives.
• Ensure training and development plan is in place to meet daily business objectives and to enhance the skillset of department staff in line with business needs.
• Establish and manage the plant facilities equipment reliability and preventative maintenance program, analyzing failures for root cause and developing means to prevent reoccurrence.
• Work closely with production supervisors and engineers to investigate Facility problems and determine necessary repairs or improvements.
• Partner with technical staff to troubleshoot and resolve critical issues.
• Plan, schedule, and coordinate all facility maintenance-related and continuous improvement activities for semi-annual production shutdown events.
• Develop clear communication plans regarding non-routine work impacting site personnel.
• Develop and maintain operating and start-up procedures for all facility support systems.
• Maintain asset list for facility-related systems supporting long-term asset replacement strategy.
• Conduct and document regular facilities inspections.
• Plan and manage facility central services such as reception, security, cleaning, catering, waste disposal and parking. This also includes managing all House Keeping vendor/activities.
• Respond to facility and equipment alarms and system failures.
  
  
  

Education, experience, certification and licensures

• Associates or Bachelor’s degree Facilities Management, Facilities Engineering or related field
• Minimum 5-8 years maintenance experience, including 5 years’ supervisory experience preferably in the pharmaceutical industry
  
  
  

Knowledge, skills and abilities

• Familiarity with OSHA rules and regulations.
• Strong knowledge and experience with commercial HVAC equipment tools and controls.
• Familiarity with Facility Management Systems (FMS) and preventative maintenance programs and schedules.
• Ability to read and interpret architectural and engineering drawings.
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations.
• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public.
  
  
  

Physical requirements

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 is regularly required to walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee frequently is required to stand and climb or balance. The employee is occasionally required to sit and talk or hear. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move more than 100 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus. Incumbent may be required to obtain/qualify for and maintain the clearance to wear a respirator at a “class B” level or above following OSHA mandated guidelines.

Work environment

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 is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts. The employee is frequently exposed to high, precarious places; outside weather conditions; and risk of electrical shock. The employee is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, extreme heat, and vibration. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all job duties performed by the personnel as classified. Management reserves the right to revise or amend duties at any time.

Education, experience, location and tenure may be considered along with internal equity when job offers are extended.

We do not accept unsolicited assistance from any headhunters or recruitment firms for any of our job openings. All resumes or profiles submitted by search firms to any employee at Curia, in any form without a valid, signed search agreement by an authorized signatory in place for the specific position, approved by Talent Acquisition, will be deemed the sole property of Curia. No fee will be paid in the event the candidate is hired by Curia because of the unsolicited referral.

All interested applicants must apply online. Please be aware of scammers. Curia will only send offer letters and requests for sensitive personal information from a curiaglobal.com email address. Curia is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. Curia is an E-Verify employer.