What are the responsibilities and job description for the Director, Facilities (West Coast) position at Grifols, S.A?

Area : Maintenance / General Services / Facilities

Would you like to join an international team working to improve the future of healthcare? Do you want to enhance the lives of millions of people? Grifols is a global healthcare company that since 1909 has been working to improve the health and well-being of people around the world. We are leaders in plasma-derived medicines and transfusion medicine and develop, produce and market innovative medicines, solutions and services in more than 110 countries and regions.

Summary :

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The Director of West Coast Facilities will provide direct leadership for the Facilities and Utilities Maintenance, Facilities Engineering, Infrastructure Management, and Site Services functional areas. In this role, the Director will manage the successful implementation of strategic initiatives that focus on driving cost savings and standardizing maintenance practices across four manufacturing sites located in Emeryville, Los Angeles, and San Diego. This individual will also be responsible for overseeing the planning and execution of improvement initiatives, leading cross-functional teams, and ensuring the timely achievement of key objectives.

Primary responsibilities for role :

The Director of West Coast Facilities is responsible for managing all areas of the department including :

Facilities and Utilities Maintenance Alignment and Standardization :

Develop and implement a consistent approach to maintenance practices, coordinating with the NA Facilities Team, ensuring that maintenance activities are conducted efficiently, safely, and effectively.
Conduct a comprehensive review of current maintenance practices at each site and identify opportunities for improvement and standardization.
Work collaboratively with site management to develop and implement standard operating procedures for maintenance best practices.
Analyze data related to maintenance practices across all sites, identify trends, and implement improvements.
Interface with partners across the organization on the deployment of predictive technologies to improve equipment reliability.
Develop an infrastructure survey process to detect hidden failures and protect site operations from operational or regulatory compliance concerns.
Develop, implement, and optimize performance metrics and reporting systems to monitor the effectiveness of maintenance practices across all sites and identify opportunities for improvement.

Budget Management :

Provide guidance to enable effective budget development, incorporating future needs and customer requests.

Directly manage OPEX spend, with a focus on reducing recurring costs, and balancing use of internal and external resources.

Develop a comprehensive 5-year plan for each site on expected capital requirements based on quantitative data and potential business risk.

Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to efficiently deploy contract support and ensure timely resolution of issues while identifying ways to minimize costs.

Identify and mitigate contract-related risks to avoid potential cost increases and escalate issues as needed.

Organizational Effectiveness :

Take ownership of all work and be accountable for all actions, decisions, and outcomes.

Set clear expectations for employee performance and provide regular feedback and coaching to help employees improve their performance.

Recruit and hire skilled personnel, as well as provide ongoing training and development to ensure success in their roles.

Monitor the department's performance and make organizational or personnel changes as needed to ensure it meets its goals.

Additional Responsibilities :

Continuously update knowledge, skills, and expertise through professional development opportunities such as training, workshops, and conferences.

Communicate clearly and effectively with colleagues and stakeholders.

Work collaboratively with colleagues and team members to achieve common goals and objectives.

Manage time effectively and prioritize tasks to meet deadlines and deliver high-quality work.

Identify and solve problems effectively, using analytical skills and creative thinking.

Adapt to changing circumstances and work effectively in different environments.

Manage initiatives that come with a greater level of responsibility.

Execute projects that have a significant impact on Grifols's strategy, goals, and objectives.

Identify and manage any risks that could impact achievement of departmental goals.

Set clear, measurable goals for the department that align with the company's overall strategy.

Build and maintain strong working relationships with stakeholders at the various corporate offices, manufacturing plants, and donor centers.

Develop and implement policies and procedures that govern the activities of the department.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities :

Extensive knowledge of regulatory requirements and compliance standards.

Excellent communication and leadership skills with the ability to collaborate with various departments and functional areas.

Ability to lead cultural change across an organization; experienced in leveraging multiple approaches to helping people adopt and implement sustained change.

Ability to lead continuous improvement activities and programs, leveraging processes, tools and best practices.

Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to foster a cooperative work environment within communities of widely divergent technical and educational levels.

Strong project management skills with the ability to lead and coordinate multiple projects simultaneously.

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with a focus on cost savings and waste reduction.

Strong knowledge of maintenance practices and equipment reliability.

Education :

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business or closely related technical discipline.

Experience :

A minimum of 12 years of facilities experience, including 10 years of management experience preferably in Biotech, Pharmaceutical or Chemical Industry. Preferably, experience should be broad based, including facilities, utilities, project management and construction management.

Equivalency :

Depending on the area of assignment, directly related experience or a combination of directly related education and experience and / or competencies may be considered in place of the stated requirements.

Pay Scale :

The estimated pay scale for the Director, Facilities role based in Los Angeles, California, is $170,000.00-$200,000.00 per year. Additionally, the position is eligible to participate in the company bonus pool. We offer a wide variety of benefits including, but not limited to : Medical, Dental, Vision, PTO, up to 5% 401(K) match and tuition reimbursement. Final compensation packages will ultimately depend on education, experience, skillset, knowledge, where the role is performed, internal equity and market data. We are committed to offering our employees opportunities for professional growth and career progression.

Grifols provides equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability or any other characteristic or status protected by law.

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Salary : $170,000 - $200,000

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