Senior Facilities Manager

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The job details are as follows:

What We Do

We build on the strength of our research and development expertise and a distinctive, entrepreneurial culture that encourages diversity, innovation, creativity, sustainability, and, simply, fun. Since inception, our mission has been to find a cure for pulmonary arterial hypertension and other life-threatening diseases. Toward this goal we have successfully gained FDA approval for five medicines, we are always conducting new clinical trials, and we are working to create an unlimited supply of manufactured organs for transplantation.

We are the first publicly-traded biotech or pharmaceutical company to take the form of a public benefit corporation (PBC). Our public benefit purpose is to provide a brighter future for patients through (a) the development of novel pharmaceutical therapies; and (b) technologies that expand the availability of transplantable organs. At the same time, we seek to provide our shareholders with superior financial performance and our communities with earth-sensitive energy utilization.

Our company was founded by an entrepreneur whose daughter was diagnosed with a life-threatening condition. She sought to find treatment options and a cure for her daughter and patients like her. We are founder-led, and relentless in our pursuit of "medicines for life". We continue to research and develop treatments for cardiovascular and pulmonary diseases, and other orphan diseases.

How you'll contribute

The Senior Facilities Manager ensures uninterrupted operations through the management of breakdown support, facility maintenance, and general facilities services for all buildings, infrastructure, utilities equipment, laboratory/operations support equipment, and systems at a Designated Pathogen Free (DPF) facility site. This includes fast response and recovery of mechanical, electrical, and plumbing systems, for both GMP and non-GMP systems in a manner consistent with all compliance requirements. Emphasis is placed on positive response to the requests/requirements of the business, environmental, health, & safety, and quality work. In addition, this role will support manufacturing and change management initiatives including but not limited to professional maintenance, early equipment management, energy & environment, and display a passion for excellence in all manufacturing and business initiatives. This position is located in Stewartville, MN.

• Independently manage the service and maintenance of internal environmental controls (HVAC), all facilities infrastructure and equipment (including mechanical, electrical, & plumbing systems), life safety systems, and all GMP utilities (including Reverse Osmosis and Domestic water systems)

• Identify and manage all service/maintenance contracts (i.e. preventative and corrective maintenance, calibrations, pest control). This management includes determining guidelines for and negotiating terms and conditions of facility and service contracts, leases, grants, and related financial agreements; evaluate Request for Proposals (RFPs); award and monitor related contracts, leases, and financial agreements for compliance with terms and conditions; ensure that contracts integrate with stated department goals; and resolve contract disputes

• Ensure the facility needs of the DPF are met, including 24-hour on-call service, routine facility and equipment inspections, trending controls data, and ensuring maintenance can be accomplished in a safe, timely and cost-effective manner

• Utilizing a CMMS, manage the planned maintenance program including planning, scheduling, and completing preventative & corrective maintenance and maintaining an effective spare parts program

• Review the operation of buildings, equipment, and systems continuously with the goal of minimizing unplanned downtime, anticipating problems, and solving issues in a timely manner via continuous improvement and use of Root Causes Analysis (RCA) process

• Develop SOPs and maintain all operation manuals, facility related drawings and vendor documents

• Participate in problem solving and take initiative to make recommendations for utilities systems upgrades, reliability and efficiency improvements, and other improvements to minimize system downtime

• Maintain safety, health, and environmental policies and procedures

• Ensure city, county, state, and federal regulations relating to the facility are always met

• Support manufacturing and change management initiatives including, but not limited to, professional maintenance, early equipment management, energy & environment

• Manage and develop a small team (1 or 2 maintenance mechanics)

• Other duties as assigned

For this role you will need

Minimum Requirements

• H.S. diploma or General Education Degree (GED)

• 14+ years of experience in a maintenance or facilities role with a H.S. Diploma/GED or

• 12+ years of experience in a maintenance or facilities role with an associate degree or

• 10+ years of experience in a maintenance or facilities role with a bachelor's degree

• Strong organizational and systems implementation skills

• GMP and OSHA safety and internal safety procedures

• Solid fundamental computer skills needed in word processing and spreadsheet handling

• Knowledge and experience with Facilities Management programs (CMMS)

• Must not have any other interaction with pigs outside of the company

Preferred Qualifications

• Associate degree in facility/maintenance management, engineering, or other related discipline or

• Bachelor's degree in facility/maintenance management, engineering, or other related discipline

• 1+ years of facilities/maintenance experience in a pharmaceutical/biotech environment

• 3+ years licensed in a standardized trade

• 6+ years of experience in maintenance or facilities management in an industrial or manufacturing environment

• Understanding of GMPs and operation of a bio/pharm manufacturing plant

• State Licensed Electrician - Journeyman License

• Experience in: root cause analysis/CAPA training, contract negotiations

At United Therapeutics, you'll realize quickly that it is not an ordinary place to work! When you join our company, you will learn, grow, contribute, have fun, and be challenged... all while making a difference in the lives of our patients.

Eligible employees may participate in the Company's comprehensive benefits suite of programs, including medical / dental / vision / prescription coverage, employee wellness resources, savings plans (401k and ESPP), paid time off & paid parental leave benefits, disability benefits, and more. For additional information on Company benefits, please visit ~~~

While United Therapeutics does not require vaccination for Covid-19 at this time, we strongly encourage all employees and visitors to remain up to date on vaccinations and boosters to protect one another from illness. Employees working in customer-facing roles must adhere and comply with customers' credentialing guidelines, which may require vaccination against Covid -19, the influenza virus, and other illnesses that could be harmful to healthcare staff and patients.

United Therapeutics Corporation is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer - EOE Minorities / Females / Protected Veterans / Individuals with Disabilities

We strive to be an organization that engages the minds, hearts, and most spirited efforts of each of our employees. Our sense of purpose transforms what we do from work into mission, occupation into vocation and achievement into success.

We challenge our employees with innovative and revolutionary projects, offer an environment which fosters high-level job performance and provide a highly competitive total rewards package. This is what makes United Therapeutics a stimulating place to work.