Facilities Manager

Kinovate Life Sciences, Inc. established in 2004 in Oceanside, California. A wholly owned subsidiary of Nitto Denko Corporation (www.nitto.com), Kinovate was spun-off from Oceanside, CA based R&D facility Nitto Denko Technical Corp (www.ndtcorp.com) with a mission to provide the highest quality materials to niche life science markets worldwide.

Since its inception, Kinovate has grown to become the market leader in solid support in the oligonucleotide synthesis field. We are bringing the most creative minds in science and technology to develop medical discoveries and breakthroughs. Our customers are well-known in the biotechnology industry. We are in a growth phase within ISO work environment and leading towards a GMP Certification. KLS is seeking extraordinary people to join the team. KLS is proud to be an equal employment opportunity employer.

Why Work Here. Great place to work. Small subsidiary of large international company headquartered in Japan. Generous discretionary bonuses. Health, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance effective from date of hire. Additional benefits include 401(k), 3 weeks vacation in your first year, 12 paid yearly holidays, 5 paid sick days, tuition reimbursement and more.

JOB SUMMARY :

Under general supervision, oversee the operations and maintenance of facilities, including buildings, manufacturing suites, labs , tank farm and utilities, ensuring compliance to applicable (GMP, ISO, OSHA, NFPA, etc.) internal and external standards and regulatory requirements. Schedule, prioritize repairs and assign work to maintenance crews and projects. Direct multiple-level maintenance technicians (internal and external) engaged in operating, repairing, maintaining, and installing machines, tools, and equipment. Provide day-to-day guidance and leadership to staff comprising of recruitment, selection, training, disciplining and employee conflict resolution. Partner with contractors to ensure projects are kept on schedule and within budget. Execute various technical tasks related to building maintenance and upkeeping and equipment maintenance; provide general and technical assistance to the department head.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES and / or RESPONSIBILITIES :

• Provides day-to-day leadership to staff including but not limited to recruiting, selecting, orienting, training, disciplining employees including conflict resolution, developing personal growth opportunities.
• Oversees operation of tank farm, ensuring the equipment is maintained and operated according to KLS procedures and regulatory requirements.
• Schedules repairs, maintenance, and installation of machines, tools, and equipment to ensure continuous production operations, as well as maintenance and remodeling projects of building and facility (tank farm, HVAC, Air Compressors, DI water System, etc.) to order to provide a clean, safe, efficient, environmentally friendly environment and ensure continuous production operations.
• Plans budgets and schedules facility modifications, including cost estimates as well as inspect construction and installation progress.
• Evaluates work orders to determine priorities and assignments based on technical expertise.
• Confers with engineers, quality control, production, and senior management to resolve maintenance issues and recommend measures to improve the conditions of machines, equipment and building.
• Develops preventive maintenance program in conjunction with maintenance staff to ensure optimum capital utilization.
• Identifying areas for improvement in facility operations and implementing changes to enhance efficiency and compliance.
• Develops and reviews Standard Operating Procedures for process and equipment under the responsibilities of the Facilities department.
• Analyzes production, quality control, and maintenance reports and statistics to plan and modify maintenance activities.
• Inspects operating machines and equipment for conformance with operational standards. Research alternative suppliers and technology methods to perform maintenance work with cost and quality. Requisitions tools, equipment, and supplies required for projects.
• Identifies and selects suitable automated systems necessary to control critical process and facility parameters.
• Directs training and indoctrination of contractors to improve work performance and acquaint employees with company policies and procedures. Evaluates and proposes changes to documentation, new programs, training, and cost reductions associated with manufacturing / production tools.
• Utilizes Enterprise Resources Planning (ERP) and Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMW) software tools to improve performance and resolve issues such as unplanned maintenance, downtime, and variation in equipment performance.
• Champions the cleaning and maintenance of facility and monitors contractor's performance.
• Prepares budget and monitors expenditures of funds in the budget.
• Other duties as assigned.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES :

MINIMUM EDUCATION and EXPERIENCE :

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, and ABILITIES :

Ability to respond to common inquiries or complaints from customers, regulatory agencies, or business community members. Ability to effectively present information to staff across the organization in non-technical terms for understanding. Ability to draft well-written technical reports to communicate with staff, management, and external customers and suppliers.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS and WORK ENVIRONMENT : (Typical physical demands and the work environment characteristics an employee must meet and encounter while performing the job's essential functions. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.)