Senior Facility Manager

Senior Facilities Manager - JLL

What this job involves - As the Senior Facilities Manager for a bio-pharmaceutical company, you will play a pivotal role in overseeing and managing the operational activities for a site (or group of co-located sites). You will be responsible for ensuring the efficient and effective operation of manufacturing, research and commercial space. While maintaining compliance with industry regulations and internal quality standards. Collaborating closely with cross-functional teams, you will develop and implement operational strategies to optimize productivity, streamline processes, and drive continuous improvement. As a leader, you will provide guidance and mentorship to a team of operational managers, fostering a culture of excellence, teamwork, and accountability. Your ability to analyze complex data, make informed decisions, and adapt to dynamic market conditions will be essential in ensuring operational success and contributing to the overall growth and success of the bio-pharmaceutical organization. As a client business partner, you will strategize with the client to solve short and long term site business challenges.

What your day-to-day will look like:

• Manage the Integrated Facilities Management (IFM) & GMP operations for our client in the pharmaceutical industry
• Manage the performance and outcomes of assigned staff reporting to the position
• Provide overall facility services in accordance with accounts’ standard processes and procedures including application of policies and programs, coordination of information
• Ensure compliance with portfolio wide initiatives and required local, state and federal laws and regulations that pertain to the operating of facilities entrusted to the Facility Partners to manage on behalf of the client as owner
• Manage, coordinate, and exercise functional responsibility for Facility Management services within assigned facilities and geography
• Prepare, submit and manage facility budgets with the clients’ goals and objectives addressed, track variances and ensure smooth recovery process
• Responsible for overall team management, staff development and planning. Execute staff succession and growth plans.
• Strategize with client team on site and account initiatives that drive the client’s short and long term site plans
• For every direct report, build actionable and measurable career development plans; direct report in consistent conversations regarding progress
• Support the IFM Team in the implementation of short and long-term projects for the client
• Develop and implement innovative programs, processes and procedures that reduce short and long term operating costs and increase productivity by working closely with the Facility Management Lead and the client.
• Oversee the appropriate monthly/quarterly/annual reporting appropriate for the client
• Oversee the development and management of the capital and expense budgets by interfacing closely with the client representative
• Matrix manage both technical and administrative staff
• Oversee multiple facilities of different functions
• Supervise vendor performance during normal and off hours including weekends when necessary
• Any and all other duties and tasks assigned
  
  

Required Qualifications:

• 8 years of relevant working experience in a GMP facility
• 3 years managing a facilities team regionally or across multiple sites
• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Facilities Management, Business Management, of equivalent combination of experience and education
• Strong leadership and relationship building skills
• Strong analytical abilities with experience using data and metrics to drive operational decisions
• Proven track record developing and implementing operational strategies that improve efficiency and service delivery
• Excellent verbal/written communication and presentation skills
• Knowledge of standard business and accounting practices
• Proficient in Microsoft Office programs such as Excel, Outlook, Word, etc.
  
  

Preferred Qualifications:

• Professional certifications such as Certified Facility Manager (CFM), Facility Management Professional (FMP), or LEED AP
  
  

Location: North Brunswick, NJ