Facilities Manager

Facilities Manager

Industry: Pharmaceuticals

Type: Temp to Direct

Location: Menlo Park, CA

Pay Rate: 45-52/hr

Benefits: Health, dental, vision benefits and sick time leave.

Holidays: 6 paid holidays

A pharmaceutical company is seeking an Facilities Manager to join their team in the Menlo Park, CA facility.

Job Summary: Facilities Manager position will be responsible for managing all aspects of the company’s facility, safety policies, EH&S protocols, and operational procedures. A basic understanding of GMP and FDA regulations. Ability to perform standard maintenance and management of vendors. Reporting and communication capability to convey all aspect of facilities operational conditions.

Duties/ Responsibilities:

• Maintenance of the building occupancies and the main facilities equipment.
• Sourcing contractors and suppliers for repairs, maintenance, cleaning, renovations, waste disposal, security and IT systems
• Keeping records of the equipment maintenance and repair service and the cost, such as regular schedule and unscheduled time. Make recommendations for economic benefit and operational efficiency measures.
• Prepare and submit scope of work proposal to define project budgetary requirement.
• Interact with vendors and contractors for facilities related project implementation to make sure time table is being executed appropriately.
• Familiarization of basic in-house operation’s regulatory permits requirements and applications.
• Coordinate and conduct safety training and/or orientation for new employees, visitors, vendors and contractors.
• Perform other facilities and EHS task that may deem necessary to protect, support and maintain company’s operational well-being.
• Ensuring compliance with all safety and security protocols
• Creating reports on maintenance, repairs, safety and other occurrences for supervisors and other relevant staff
• Preparing facilities for new hires and workspace moves or adjustments including space planning.
• Preparing meeting room setup for events
• Managing ergonomic assessment reviews
• Monitoring the safety and cleanliness of interior and exterior areas, such as offices, conference rooms, and outdoor spaces

Education/Experience: 

• BA or BS degree, or equivalent
• 5 years of relevant working experience
• Intermediate knowledge in MS Excel
• Excellent organization skills, ability to multi-task, set own priorities, adapt to a changing environment and meet deadlines
• High level of integrity
• Strong management, problem-solving skills, analytical capabilities, and collaboration skills
• High level of interpersonal communication skills (both verbal and written) to effectively interface with all levels of staff and management

Additional Info: 

For more than forty years, Richmar Associates has connected talented job seekers with Silicon Valley businesses from start-ups to Fortune 500. We specialize in the temporary and direct placement services business. Based in the Silicon Valley, Richmar offers staffing solutions that include temporary, temp-to-hire, payroll service, vendor management and direct placement services to clients in the High-Tech Industry.

Richmar is an Equal Opportunity Employer.