Facilities Manager

At Wedgewood Pharmacy, we are dedicated to improving the lives of animals through customized medication and compassionate care. Every role in our organization contributes to helping pets live healthier, happier lives. We are a team driven by purpose, quality, and a shared commitment to animal health.

In this role, you will help support our mission by leading critical facility systems, ensuring operational reliability, and contributing to a collaborative environment focused on quality, safety, patient care, and continuous improvement.

• Location:
  
  Chandler, AZ
• Job Type: Full-Time
• Schedule:
  
  Monday–Friday | 8:00 AM–5:00 PM, with flexibility to respond to off‑hours emergencies
• Compensation:
  Competitive salary based on experience

• Comprehensive health, dental, and flexible spending account options
• 401(k) with company contribution
• Company-paid life and disability insurance
• Voluntary insurance options
• Generous paid time off program that increases over time
• Tuition reimbursement
• Internal growth and career advancement opportunities

• Design and implement a comprehensive facilities program supporting HVAC, clean rooms, water purification, air handling, emergency power, laboratory equipment, and other critical facility systems
• Build and manage preventive maintenance and asset management systems, ensuring equipment traceability, accurate documentation, reliability, and uptime
• Rapidly respond to urgent facility issues that may impact employee safety, regulatory compliance, or production and lead incident troubleshooting through resolution
• Serve as the lead technical expert for mechanical, electrical, building, environmental control, autoclave, and production equipment systems
• Maintain facilities and equipment in compliance with local, state, federal, and pharmacy‑specific regulatory requirements
• Lead and continuously improve building access control, security protocols, emergency preparedness, and environmental health and safety programs
• Develop SOPs, forms, compliance documentation, inspection processes, and emergency response plans for critical systems
• Evaluate vendor and contractor performance and negotiate scopes of work, service levels, and rates
• Manage the Facilities budget, including capital project planning and operating expense forecasting
• Lead facility projects, including equipment installations, layout modifications, utility upgrades, commissioning activities, and renovations
• Partner cross‑functionally with Quality and Operations to proactively identify facility risks, operational needs, and opportunities for continuous improvement
• Lead, coach, and develop facilities team members while maintaining high standards for execution, accountability, and response time

• 8–10+ years of facilities management experience within a regulated manufacturing or healthcare environment, such as pharmaceutical, biotechnology, chemical, or a related industry
• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related technical field preferred
• Prior experience implementing or standing up a Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS)
• Proven ability to develop facilities systems and programs from the ground up, rather than solely maintaining existing programs
• Expertise in preventive maintenance, utility systems, regulatory compliance, cleanroom operations, and critical facility infrastructure
• Demonstrated ability to rapidly troubleshoot and resolve high‑impact facility and equipment issues under pressure
• Strong vendor management, contract negotiation, and cost control skills
• Strong project management skills with experience leading capital projects, equipment installations, facility modifications, or commissioning activities
• Lean manufacturing or continuous improvement training preferred
• Experience with facilities design or commissioning for cGMP or cleanroom environments preferred
• Strong ability to prioritize, delegate, and lead within a fast‑paced environment with changing operational needs
• Excellent communication skills with a hands‑on, results‑driven leadership approach
• Strong attention to detail and ability to thrive in a fast‑paced environment
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