Facilities Manager (FDA regulated manufacturing plant) 

Job type: Direct hire

Location: Gardena, CA

Skills: Plumbing Experience, Electrical Experience, Building Issues Experience, HVAC Experience, Industrial Setting Experience, GMP Experience, FDA Knowledge, Budget Reviews Experience, Project Reviews Experience, Computer Literate, CAD 

Experience:7+ years min

Relocation: No

Salary: $91,000-$100,000 per annum

Visa requirement: Only US citizens and Greencard holders

Company Profile: Standard Homeopathic Company a well-established pharmaceutical manufacturing company has an exciting opportunity for a Facilities Manager. Our company is over 100 years old and robustly growing.

Summary: The Facilities Manager is responsible for providing leadership and direction to the Facilities team. Responsibilities include but not limited to maintenance and repair activities to non-GMP areas non-GMP equipment, buildings and spaces. Maintenance and repair and overall upkeep of our buildings and corporate office.



Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Performs project management work to include preparing budgets for maintenance projects, overseeing project execution, resolving complex work problems, recommending contract change orders for non GMP areas.

Regularly checks and inspects machines and equipment for conformance with operational standards. Collaborates with others to plan, modify and schedule repairs, maintenance activities for the facilities.  

Provides hands on technical support for troubleshooting, problem solving activities and maintenance repair to buildings and all non-GMP systems.

Always ensures building and grounds and maintain a professional and clean appearance ensures all maintenance activities are conducted in a safe and controlled environment.

Responsible for oversight of all facilities maintenance, cleanliness and comfort by keeping all heating, plumbing, electrical and mechanical systems in good operating conditions.  

Responsible for ongoing inspection of facilities to determine need for repairs or replacement of furniture or equipment.

Collaborate with Human Resources to develop, support and grow staff to achieve company and personal growth goals.

Support Regulatory and Safety Compliance Programs.

Responsible for non-GMP repair system.



Supervisory Responsibilities:  Directly supervises one (1) supervisor and two (2) employees. Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.







Education and/or Experience

Bachelor’s Degree in engineering or science related discipline preferred.

Minimum seven (7) years hands on facilities maintenance management experience in a regulated environment required.



Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Ability to travel to local facilities on a regular basis.

Ability and willingness to work flexible hours for as needed including, early mornings, late evenings, holidays and weekends.

Proactively supervise, communicate, present, influence, develop consensus and affect change throughout the department.

Strong computer skills, including advanced Excel, MS Office applications and knowledge.

Work independently and demonstrate initiative.  

High energy, self-motivated individual who is flexible in assignment, able to multi-task between multiple active projects.

Proven leadership and people management skills.

Ability to effectively communicate and positively interact with all levels of staff and management across the organization.

Ability to work in and nurture a team-oriented environment.

Work independently and demonstrate initiative.  Work in a matrix environment where priorities change rapidly, and tight deadlines exist.

Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.

Knowledge of preventive maintenance programs.

Project planning experience with ability to manage multiple projects and meet tight deadlines.

Strong mechanical and electrical skills.

Basic financial skills and understanding.