Facilities Manager

Are you ready to accelerate your potential and make a real difference within life sciences, diagnostics and biotechnology? 
At Cytiva, one of Danaher’s 15+ operating companies, our work saves lives—and we’re all united by a shared commitment to innovate for tangible impact.  
You’ll thrive in a culture of belonging where you and your unique viewpoint matter. And by harnessing Danaher’s system of continuous improvement, you help turn ideas into impact – innovating at the speed of life.
Working at Cytiva means being at the forefront of providing new solutions to transform human health. Our incredible customers undertake life-saving activities ranging from fundamental biological research to developing innovative vaccines, new medicines, and cell and gene therapies. 
At Cytiva you will be able to continuously improve yourself and us – working on challenges that truly matter with people that care for each other, our customers, and their patients. Take your next step to an altogether life-changing career.
The Facilities Manager for Cytiva is responsible for Responsibilities include planning, construction, safety and maintenance of building infrastructure equipment and systems.  Repair, maintenance, installation and enhancement of machinery and mechanical equipment. Mechanical responsibilities apply to equipment, machinery, electrical, plumbing, and/or HVAC.  Conduct facility inspections and/or equipment condition assessments to determine necessary modifications, including repair work and replacements / capital improvements.  Responsibilities include predictive, preventive and proactive maintenance analysis as well as designing and implementing long-term continuous improvement applications and systems to enhance facility and/or production reliability and infrastructure specific elements of quality system compliance. Documents and reports issues to provide and safe and reliable environment. Technical roles with responsibility for electrical, mechanical, plumbing, and production/manufacturing equipment technicians as well as tool makers and machine setters should be assigned to this job family. The manager is also responsible of executing investigations related to the facility to ensure root cause finding and developing resolutions to minimize repeats. Supervise Facilities Technician and Facilities Coordinators.
This position reports to the Sr Facilities & Maintenance Manager and is part of the Facilities Department located in Fajardo, Puerto Rico and will be an on-site role.

Education and Experience:

1) Bachelor's degree in mechanical or electrical engineering.

2) Three (3) or more years of related experience in the facilities and utilities area.

3) Two (2) or more years supervising facilities and utilities areas in a medical device or pharmaceutical environment.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

1) Strong technical knowledge of maintenance best practices and the ability to troubleshoot and repair complex issues. This includes knowledge of electrical, mechanical, and electronic systems and experience in troubleshooting and repair. Technical expertise helps minimize equipment breakdowns, ensure the maintenance team performs preventive maintenance efficiently, and ensure technicians complete repairs correctly.

2) They need to be able to set clear expectations, delegating tasks effectively, and providing guidance and support when needed regarding maintenance priorities, resource allocation, and equipment upgrades. Collaborate and coordinate with other departments, such as production or engineering, to ensure smooth operations.

3) Effective communication to interact with their team, other departments, and external stakeholders. Convey instructions, provide feedback, and communicate technical information concisely and understandably. Communicate with external suppliers or contractors for equipment repairs or maintenance services.

4) Budgeting and financial management, allocating resources effectively, and optimizing maintenance costs. Good understanding of financial principles and the ability to make sound monetary decisions that align with the company's budgetary constraints.

Travel, Motor Vehicle Record & Physical/Environment Requirements:

• Ability to travel – 10% of travel to other Cytiva facilities and/or vendors
• Must have a valid driver’s license with an acceptable driving record

It would be a plus if you also possess previous experience in:

• Project Management of utility systems and/or facility construction
• Design utility systems and/or facility construction

Must be fluent in Spanish and English language (spoken & written)

Join our winning team today. Together, we’ll accelerate the real-life impact of tomorrow’s science and technology. We partner with customers across the globe to help them solve their most complex challenges, architecting solutions that bring the power of science to life.

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