Facilities Supervisor

Job Description Summary

The Facilities Supervisor supervises cGXP Facilities Maintenance Mechanics performing a wide variety of maintenance activities to support a GMP manufacturing site. Will also represent Facilities in cross-functional teams and projects.

Job Description

365 days a year, we aspire to be the best manufacturer of Cell & Gene therapies to ensure our patients have the treatments they need to live longer, healthier lives.

This role is located on-site in Morris Plains, NJ. Novartis is unable to offer relocation support for this role. The shift will be Sunday through Wednesday or Wednesday through Saturday and will rotate every 4 months.

Major accountabilities :

Receives assignments in the form of objectives with goals / measures predefined from Manager of Technical services.

Provides guidance to employees according to established policies and management directives.

Administers company policies that directly affect staff members.

Works on problems of moderate scope in which analysis of situation or data requires review of identifiable factors. Exercises judgment within defined procedures and policies to determine ap propriate action.

Provides immediate supervision or assigns tasks to a unit or group of employees. Provides gen eral or direct supervision to exempt employees and / or skilled nonexempt employees. A portion if the time may be spent performing individual tasks.

Candidate will have a strong background in building controls, HVAC, electrical troubleshooting and refrigeration.

Supervises emergency repair jobs; inspects field work performed; plans and estimates mainte nance and repair work; maintains records of work order requests and completion.

Directs facility repairs, installations, small construction remodeling, grounds improvement, and maintenance projects; coordinates with other departments to complete remodeling projects; reviews remodeling plans for energy efficiency and proper construction methods; maintains records of materials used; orders and purchases new materials.

Supervises, assigns, and reviews the work of facility mechanics; adds input to performance eval uations; adds input to facility manager for selecting staff to be hired or promoted.

The salary for this position is expected to range between $89,600 and $166,400 per year.

The final salary offered is determined based on factors like, but not limited to, relevant skills and experience, and upon joining Novartis will be reviewed periodically. Novartis may change the published salary range based on company and market factors.

Your compensation will include a performance-based cash incentive and, depending on the level of the role, eligibility to be considered for annual equity awards.

US-based eligible employees will receive a comprehensive benefits package that includes health, life and disability benefits, a 401(k) with company contribution and match, and a variety of other benefits. In addition, employees are eligible for a generous time off package including vacation, personal days, holidays and other leaves.

Minimum Requirements :

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or relevant experience in lieu of degree.

6+ years of relevant experience in cGXP / FDA regulated industry and strong background in HVAC, building automation and electrical troubleshooting.

Previous leadership experience.

Proficient in MS Office applications.

May be required to work alternate shifts.

Required to be gown aseptically for work in clean room environments.

Must have the ability to work around laboratories, manufacturing areas and equipment and regularly lift 10 - 20 lb and occasionally lift up to 50 lbs.

EEO Statement :

The Novartis Group of Companies are Equal Opportunity Employers. We do not discriminate in recruitment, hiring, training, promotion or other employment practices for reasons of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital or veteran status, disability, or any other legally protected status.

Accessibility and reasonable accommodations

The Novartis Group of Companies are committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. If, because of a medical condition or disability, you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application process, or to perform the essential functions of a position, please send an e-mail to or call and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Please include the job requisition number in your message.

Salary Range

$89,600.00 - $166,400.00

Skills Desired

Knowledge Of Core Work Processes, Knowledge Of Relevant Tools And Systems