Cushman & Wakefield · 2 weeks ago
Commercial Facilities Manager
Cushman & Wakefield is a leading global real estate services firm, and they are seeking a Commercial Facilities Manager to lead and support maintenance and janitorial functions in a pharmaceutical GMP regulated manufacturing environment. The role focuses on equipment reliability, overseeing maintenance tasks, ensuring safety compliance, and optimizing daily operations to meet client facility needs.
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Responsibilities
Supervise and mentor maintenance engineering and janitorial operations staff. Provide guidance, technical support, and ensure appropriate training and skill development across teams
Create, assign, and schedule maintenance tasks; oversee progress and completion. Ensure effective reactive, preventive, and predictive maintenance plans are implemented to minimize equipment downtime and optimize lifecycle performance
Regularly engage with maintenance teams in the field to inspect work and reinforce safety protocols and job planning standards. Ensure adherence to all company safety policies and industry regulations
Collaborate with planning, manufacturing, and supply teams to align maintenance activities with production schedules and demand plans. Proactively manage capacity, equipment availability, and resource constraints
Identify opportunities for workflow and procedural improvements. Lead root cause analysis for operational issues and implement corrective actions using KPIs and other performance metrics. Provide reports to management for facility maintenance activities. Implementation and participation in 5S initiatives and ongoing facility improvement activities is expected
Partner with the facilities team to maintain critical spare parts lists and conduct regular cycle counts. Audit materials management processes and support inventory accuracy improvements through data-driven actions
Maintain accurate records and reporting of maintenance tasks and asset performance using Maximo One. Generate, assign, and track work orders; ensure thorough documentation required by pharmaceutical manufacturing plant SOP’s and reporting of completed work
Conduct routine audits of equipment condition, maintenance work quality, and process adherence. Support compliance with cGMP standards. Ensure that services meet quality standards and implement quality assurance measures. Knowledge of cGMP standards
Coordinate with third-party vendors and contractors for equipment service and repairs. Train vendors on site-specific safety protocols and ensure compliance
Collaborate with the Site Director, client senior management and other departments to implement operational changes, support maintenance programs, process improvements, and contribute to client-specific initiatives, including shutdowns and special events
Support deployment of new processes, tools, and templates in response to organizational changes or continuous improvement efforts. The Operations Manager must be available as needed for critical manufacturing operations, plant shutdown activities or special projects
Qualification
Required
Associate degree in Facilities Management, Engineering, or a related discipline. In lieu of a degree, a trade certification with 7+ years of relevant experience is acceptable
5 years' experience in hands-on executing, planning, and scheduling maintenance tasks across electrical, mechanical, HVAC, and building systems. Multi-skilled in various trades
Strong emphasis on client communication, customer service, and responsiveness to vendor/client needs; with the ability to collaborate effectively across functional teams and organizational levels
The ability to pass a medical evaluation determining suitability for respirator (PAPR) use
Proficient in the use of Computerized Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS)
Solid technical understanding of mechanical and electrical systems, process automation, controls, and the ability to read and interpret MEP drawings
Strong time management, prioritization, and organizational abilities
Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint)
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail
Demonstrates a positive attitude, strong work ethic, and a commitment to reliability and continuous improvement
Preferred
Background in both preventive and corrective maintenance within pharmaceutical or regulated industries is a plus
Familiarity with current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP)
Benefits
Health, vision, and dental insurance
Flexible spending accounts
Health savings accounts
Retirement savings plans
Life, and disability insurance programs
Paid and unpaid time away from work
Company
Cushman & Wakefield
Cushman & Wakefield is a real estate services firm that offers retail investment, energy management, and property services.
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