Sr. Utilities Manager/ Facility Maintenance

Location: Charleston, South Carolina, US

Reporting to: Head of Facilities

SHL Medical is the world-leading solution provider in the design, development, and manufacturing of advanced drug delivery systems with more than 5000 employees worldwide. Our customers include top pharmaceutical and biotech companies from around the globe that require innovative devices such as auto-injectors or pen injectors to effectively deliver their drugs. Headquartered in Switzerland since late 2018, with sites in Sweden, Taiwan, and the United States.

Job Overview

The Sr. Utilities Manager/ Facility Maintenance is responsible for ensuring the maintenance of all facilities equipment. The role leads the strategic direction and management of facilities projects and is the responsible leader for all building and facilities related issues in respect to planned and reactive maintenance, and the improvement of facility equipment.

Main Responsibilities

The essential duties and responsibilities of the role include being responsible for ensuring the smooth operation of all the facility equipment, managing maintenance staff, and developing and implementing effective maintenance programs to reduce downtime. Duties and responsibilities also include:

• Oversee day-to-day activities of the facilities maintenance group, including assignment and schedule management for facility inspection, building construction/maintenance, electrical construction/maintenance, HVAC, Compressed Air, Daikin Chillers, Cooling Towers, Heating Hot Water Boiler, Building Management System (BMS), and Environmental Monitoring System (EMS).
• Oversee the planning, construction, and maintenance of SHL facilities equipment and spaces.
• Develop and manage budgets and facilities plans based on company growth and needs.
• Ensure building operations comply with all local zoning laws and regulations.
• Ensure efficient, reliable, and safe operation of all building systems management (BMS) including mechanical, electrical, fire/life safety, plumbing, and waste management.
• Utilize computerized maintenance management systems (CMMS) to manage work.
• Function as liaison between facility departments and other stakeholders
• Leverage maintenance resources to proactively identify opportunities and carry out projects to improve safety, productivity, cost, and quality.
• Manage projects and provide direction to contractors and vendors as required.
• Manage employee expectations and accountability. Support other maintenance teams in problem solving and decision making. Track and measure team performance.
• Develop the facility team in support of company growth objectives and requirements.
• Ensure effective resolution of problems through timely failure analysis, identification of root cause of failures, and implementation of corrective actions to prevent recurrence.
• Improve and implement facility equipment maintenance programs (SOP) based on the predictive maintenance principles to ensure the efficient operation of all facility equipment on the site.
• Monitor and assess facility equipment performance, identifying and resolving any issues that may impact production. Create and implement measures to minimize breakdowns and repairs.
• Perform VEMP (Value Engineering Management Process) to ensure Infrastructure costs are within budget.
• Create a work environment with safety as a top priority.
• Enforce all health and safety rules and regulations according to state/federal laws and company protocol.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Skills and Qualification

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or a related field.
• Experience or training in Lean 6S & Six Sigma, Continuous cost reduction, OEE improvements and Root Cause analysis (RCA).
• Minimum 7 years related experience; at least 3 years in a leadership role
• Proven track record of developing a strong Facilities Maintenance team preferred
• Experience in an ISO13485, FDA, or other highly regulated environment.
• Previous experience managing facilities with injection molding, highly automated production, and intralogistics systems (ASRS, AGV) strongly preferred
• Proven track record of developing and implementing effective preventive & predictive maintenance programs on the facility equipment and managing facility maintenance staff.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills, with the ability to identify and resolve complex maintenance issues.
• Strong organizational and project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously in the facility area.
• Ability to manage all aspects of complete Project cycle for Capex, upgrade, cost improvement initiatives from feasibility, user requirements, bid specification, plant floor layout, vendor selection, installation, commissioning, validation, documentation support, production handover, and training.
• Working knowledge of BMS and EMS systems.

We Offer

• Competitive compensation package
• Modern working environment with state-of-the-art facilities and technologies
• Challenging assignments in a fast growing and innovative industry
• Position in a dynamic, international team of highly skilled professionals
• Various opportunities for personal and professional development within a global organization

Interested in joining SHL Medical and in supporting us with your expertise and personality? Then we look forward to receiving your application including your CV, motivation letter, and all other relevant documents to our Talent Acquisition Department at RecruitUS@shl-group.com.

Please note: For this position, we do not consider applications from recruitment agencies.