Facilities Manager

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The Facilities Manager is responsible for the operation, maintenance, and lifecycle management of all facility systems. This position reports to the Sr. Manager Production Reliability and Infrastructure Services and is part of the Operations department located in Fargo, ND and will be an on‑site role.

• Oversee the operation, maintenance, and lifecycle management of all facility systems, including HVAC, clean rooms, utilities (WFI, RO systems), electrical, plumbing, and building infrastructure.
• Ensure facilities are maintained in a state of compliance with GMP, FDA, OSHA, and other regulatory requirements.
• Develop and execute preventive and predictive maintenance programs to ensure high equipment reliability and uptime.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance reliability, efficiency, and sustainability of facility operations.
• Manage external contractors, service providers, and vendors, ensuring quality and compliance with Aldevron standards.
• Lead, mentor, and develop a team of facilities technicians and facilities coordinators.

• Several years of experience in facilities, preferably in biotech, pharmaceutical, or regulated manufacturing environments.
• Experience managing critical utilities.
• Knowledge of CMMS systems and maintenance/reliability programs.
• Demonstrated leadership experience managing teams.

• Ability to lift, move or carry equipment up to 50lb, use hands, walk, and reach as applicable.

• Internal and external audits (FDA, client audits, regulatory inspections).
• Commissioning, qualification, and validation (CQV) processes.
• Strong working knowledge of GMP and regulated environments such as cleanroom environments.

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