Director of Operations

Sodexo is seeking a Director of Facilities Operations for a pharmaceutical account in La Verne, CA; with strong experience in GMP and GXP. This Director will be responsible for managing daily facilities service operations (Boiler & Plant Operations) at a Pharmaceutical Manufacturing Campus setting. The successful candidate should be technically strong in hard FM, have experience with CMMS, be motivated and innovative to match the expectations of our client and have strong customer service skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversees and contributes to the completion of all technical and operational activities for manufacturing through management of internal and external resources.
• Direct daily engineering service operations.
• Ensure proper operation of all hard service equipment such as HVAC, electric, plumbing, fire suppression, chillers and boilers.
• Supervise all day to day activities of 30-45 employees.
• Maintain and develop client relationship through proper communication on all hard services issues.
• Assist with any projects when needed.
• Establish a safe working environment for my staff by providing them with the proper training and PPE needed to do their job safely.
• Daily walkthrough of building to probe for potential equipment failure, facilities issues and safety hazards.
• Establish general operating standards and implement and quality improvements that could better relationship with client.
• Provide input for department budget and any capital improvements that are needed at the facility.
• Establish good customer support by meeting directly with the end user on any facilities request.
• Ensure training compliance of employees.
• Report on backlog, PM adherence, and other KPIs.
• Direct daily engineering service operations.
• Ensure proper operation of all hard service equipment such as HVAC, electric, plumbing, fire suppression, chillers and boilers.

Skills

• Proven experience as Director of Operations or equivalent position
• Excellent organizational and leadership abilities
• Outstanding communication and people skills
• 3 years of relevant experience and a MS. Prior experience in a cGMP related industry is required, within Biopharmaceutical or Pharmaceutical industry preferred.
• Demonstrates strong knowledge of Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs) and working knowledge of regulatory filing requirements and guidance documents (i.e. SUPAC, PACPAC).
• Excellent communication skills both written and verbal, with the ability to work with senior client figures.
• Proven experience of managing and developing employees in a multi-disciplined environment.
• A history of leading a safe-work culture.
• Experience in implementing company initiatives and change management.
• GXP/GMP background a must!

Job Type: Full-time

Work Location:

• Multiple locations

Benefits:

• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Paid time off
• Tuition reimbursement