Sr Manager, Facilities

Join us in developing pioneering therapies that aim to transform the treatment of CKD and change patients' lives. Our technology is designed to treat diseased kidneys using a patient's own cells and may prevent or delay dialysis or transplant.

• Develop, manage, and maintain robust service/scheduling programs for facility equipment and utilities, including electrical system, HVAC equipment, security systems, etc.
• Lead direct reports and contract personnel plus outside vendors in the performance of contracted services.
• Implement and manage contracts for facility equipment calibration and maintenance, janitorial services, pest control services, lab equipment, waste management, shredding services, etc.
• Ensure the facility complies with OSHA, Air Quality, and local regulations related to building, waste and work environment.
• Maintain and control as-built documentation for the lab and office areas.
• Develop facilities department budgets. Track costs throughout the year. Develop relationships with key departmental contacts and maintain information flow throughout the company on facility issues.
• Coordinate and direct plant shutdowns to include preventative maintenance, major projects and plant modifications.
• Work with other groups (Production, Quality, Finance etc.) in process, quality, and cost improvement projects, as well as in troubleshooting any issues.
• Develop and maintain documentation and systems around facilities operation, maintenance and monitoring.
• Assure cGMP compliance of facilities services and systems according to Standard Operating Procedures.
• Follow cGMP procedures established by the site e.g. Change Control, Deviation, CAPA, etc.
• Write equipment procedures / forms as needed.
• Maintain Work Orders / Documentation in Equipment History Files.
  
  

Requirements

Education: Associate or Bachelor Degree in a technical discipline required

Experience: 7+ Years of practical facilities engineering experience in a manufacturing environment.

Skills/Abilities:

• Possess a solid background in facilities and/or maintenance project management
• Experience in aseptic bio-processing and clean room technologies desired
• Solid understanding of current Good Manufacturing Practices is preferred
• Strong communication skills, both verbal and written
• Good computer skills with MS Office
  
  

ProKidney is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All applicants are considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status. We are committed to the principles of equal employment opportunity for all employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment.