Facilities/Critical Systems Engineering Manager

Vantive is a vital organ therapy company on a mission to extend lives and expand possibilities for patients and care teams everywhere. For 70 years, our team has driven meaningful innovations in kidney care. As we build on our legacy, we are deepening our commitment to elevating the dialysis experience through digital solutions and advanced services, while looking beyond kidney care and investing in transforming vital organ therapies. Greater flexibility and efficiency in therapy administration for care teams, and longer, fuller lives for patients—that is what Vantive aspires to deliver.

We believe Vantive will not only build our leadership in the kidney care space, it will also offer meaningful work to those who join us. At Vantive, you will become part of a community of people who are focused, courageous and don’t settle for the mediocre. Each of us is driven to help improve patients’ lives worldwide. Join us in advancing our mission to extend lives and expand possibilities.

Reporting to the Head of Engineering, in this role you will manage the Facilities and Critical Systems teams and activities with responsibility for ensuring the plant operates efficiently.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Plan and execute day to day operational and project activities within the Critical systems and Facilities areas with the accountability for successful completion of assigned deliverables to optimize safety, quality, cost and efficiency.
• Manage the department overhead and project costs. This will include capital expenditures and operational expenses.
• Identifying and resolve complex problems where analysis of issues requires in-depth knowledge.
• Identify opportunities and lead the implementation of changes to drive improvements.
• Manage multiple projects on a cross functional basis, including direct supervision of team members and contractors in collaboration with cross-functional teams.
• Develop team members to increase business acumen and functional skills.
• May perform other duties as assigned.

Education And Experience Requirements

Relevant 3rd level qualification (e.g. B.E. Building Services Engineer, Facilities management or equivalent). 2 - 5 years of management experience. Thorough, up to date knowledge of multiple disciplines required.

Skills

• Good interpersonal & team skills.
• Systematic, disciplined approach to work.
• Excellent problem-solving, organizational, analytical and critical thinking skills including high discretion/judgment in decision making.
• Extensive knowledge of broad range of facilities technical systems and processes within a pharma environment with expertise/familiarity with cleanrooms standards, pest control, M&E, HVAC and WFI systems.
• Familiarity with Building Management Systems.
• Proven successful project management leadership skills and overseeing the work of external contractors.
• Experience in building environmental/energy efficiency.
• Strong IT skills, including good working knowledge of MS Office (essential) and relevant facility management software, such as AutoCad (preferred).
• Good oral and written communications.
• Results and customer oriented.

Some Of What Vantive Can Offer To You

• Competitive Salary.
• Annual Bonus Scheme.
• Pension Contribution.
• Large Annual Leave Package.
• Life Assurance.

Reasonable Accommodation

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