Facilities Manager

Green Light Biosciences is using RNA to create a world where plants, people, and the planet can thrive together. The company is developing highly effective agricultural solutions for farmers and beekeepers that are targeted to specific pests and degrade quickly in the environment. Our pipeline includes products to protect honeybees and a range of fruits and vegetables. The Green Light platform allows us to research, design, and manufacture across multiple product categories including insecticides, fungicides, and herbicides.

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Green Light is seeking an exceptional, highly skilled Facilities Manager for our Rochester, NY manufacturing sites. This is an on-site, hands-on role managing maintenance, operation and expansion of our facilities. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in general building systems and functions, as well as experience working in biotech/biopharma manufacturing and familiarity with GLP and GMP practices. This individual will work closely with the maintenance and reliability team, process engineering and production teams, and environmental health and safety at the company as well as external contractors.

Strong technical, organizational, and communication skills, along with a commitment to excellence and high-quality work are required.

• Ensure facilities are well-maintained and meet compliance standards and government regulations
• Evaluate equipment and systems for operational excellence and continuously identify opportunities for process improvement.
• Review, assign, and manage work requests/work orders using in-house CMMS.
• Create and maintain a robust and dependable preventative and corrective maintenance program
• Implement strategic plans for infrastructure and resource optimization to support production goals
• Ensure all processes, procedures and documentation are ISO compliant.
• Oversee and/or provide general facilities assistance including equipment maintenance, equipment troubleshooting, and third-party relationships.
• Coordinate work assignments performed by technicians, vendors and contractors performing building maintenance, janitorial work, and other facilities related services
• Source and oversee contracts and service providers, including competitive bidding for new contracts and regular evaluation of standing contracts.
• Maintain updated records for external vendors and contractors (COI, W9).
• Respond to equipment failures and other emergencies in an appropriate manner.
• Manage team of facilities engineers and specialists, including on-call rotations.
• Provide appropriate training for facilities personnel.
• Maintain strong relationships with landlords and local governing bodies for compliance and permitting.
• Coordinate performance of work between internal operations and external contractors.
• Develop, manage, and monitor department’s operating budget.
• Manage renovations or refurbishments of office, laboratory, and manufacturing spaces.
• Lead in maintaining a safe and comfortable work environment by following established safety programs and policies to maintain an accident-free workplace and work closely with and support environmental, health, and safety personnel.

• 10+ years of experience managing facilities in a biotech/pharma manufacturing setting
• Mechanical skills and knowledge of plumbing, HVAC, and other building systems
• Familiar with local permitting and licensing requirements.
• Understanding of safety regulations/requirements/standards for working in a manufacturing setting.
• Team player with strong communication skills, a positive attitude, and acts as a role model for others.
• Excellent attention to detail, problem solving abilities and a willingness to help wherever needed.
• Experience working in a GMP environment is desired.
• Coursework and/or certification in facility management/maintenance a plus.
• OSHA 30 certification preferred

Salary Range: $130,000-$150,000

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