Facilities Manager

Work Location: Middlesex County, New Jersey Summary: The Senior Facilities Manager is responsible for overseeing the operation, maintenance, and compliance of critical facility systems and infrastructure in a regulated environment. This role ensures the reliability of temperature-controlled storage, manages facility projects, leads personnel, and upholds regulatory standards to support business operations and growth. Responsibilities: Direct the operation and maintenance of facility systems, including ultra-low temperature freezers, cryogenic storage, cold rooms, and cleanroom environments. Develop and implement preventative maintenance and reliability programs for all critical assets and utilities, ensuring uninterrupted operations. Manage equipment lifecycle planning, including procurement, qualification, maintenance, and decommissioning, while maintaining asset management records. Oversee temperature monitoring and alarm management systems, ensuring prompt investigation and resolution of excursions and alarms. Lead and mentor facilities personnel and contractors, establishing performance expectations, training, and fostering a culture of safety and operational excellence. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to coordinate maintenance, support new service lines, and participate in strategic planning and facility expansion initiatives. Ensure compliance with FDA, cGMP, GDP, OSHA, ISO, and local regulations, supporting audits, inspections, and maintaining inspection readiness. Serve as a key member of the emergency response team, providing on-call support and leading investigations related to equipment or utility failures. Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Facilities Management, Mechanical/Electrical Engineering, Life Sciences, or related technical field preferred; equivalent experience considered. 8+ years of facilities management experience in pharmaceutical, biotechnology, life sciences, healthcare, GMP warehousing, or cold chain environments. 5+ years of leadership experience managing technical teams. Demonstrated experience supporting FDA-regulated operations and managing temperature-controlled environments. Proven experience with cleanroom and laboratory facility operations. Proficiency with computers, electronic systems, and Microsoft Office applications. Strong working knowledge of HVAC, refrigeration, ultra-low temperature and cryogenic storage, building automation, electrical distribution, emergency power, environmental monitoring, calibration, validation, and preventative maintenance systems. Experience in biorepository, cell/gene therapy, biologics, or pharmaceutical storage operations preferred. Knowledge of ISO 8 cleanroom operations and environmental monitoring programs preferred. Experience managing facility expansions and capital projects preferred. Lean, Six Sigma, or reliability engineering certification preferred. Strong technical and operational decision-making, organizational, and project management skills. Ability to lead through growth and change, with effective communication and problem-solving abilities. Commitment to quality, compliance, and customer service excellence. #J-18808-Ljbffr