Sr. Manager, Facilities Engineering

Job Summary

This position is responsible for leading facility engineering operations and managing the services, systems, and processes that support manufacturing operations at a Terumo facility. The role ensures the safe, reliable, and efficient operation of building infrastructure, utilities, maintenance, and facility-related programs in support of business objectives. Responsibilities include ensuring compliance with all applicable federal, state, local, and company regulations; overseeing capital and operational projects; managing budgets to achieve cost, quality, and schedule objectives; and leading both exempt and non-exempt associates through coaching, development, and performance management to drive organizational success and continuous improvement.

Job Details/Responsibilities

Facilities Operations & Maintenance Management

• Lead preventative, predictive, and corrective maintenance programs to maximize facility and equipment uptime. 
• Implement asset lifecycle management principles and long-term facility sustainability practices. 
• Ensure efficient work order management systems and timely response to organizational needs. 

Financial Planning, Budgeting & Cost Control

• Develop, gain approval for, and manage operating and capital budgets. 
• Oversee capital investments, facility upgrades, renovations, new construction, and equipment replacement projects. 
• Monitor and optimize utility consumption and facility operating costs through cost-saving initiatives. 
• Track and report key performance indicators, including costs, utilization, and facility performance metrics.

Facilities Planning & Capital Project Management

• Develop and execute facility master plans aligned with business and operational requirements. 
• Evaluate facility needs, prepare funding strategies, and lead capital improvement projects. 
• Support long-range planning for infrastructure, equipment, and facility expansion initiatives.

Quality, Compliance & Risk Management

• Ensure compliance with Terumo Quality System requirements, including guidance and training on quality regulations and processes. 
• Comply with applicable building construction, environmental, and safety regulations. 
• Maintain facility security and protection programs and coordinate with local authorities, police, and fire departments. 
• Support Business Continuity and Disaster Recovery planning and annual reviews.

Vendor, Contractor & Stakeholder Management

• Manage external service providers, contractor relationships, and associated contracts. 
• Coordinate effectively with internal departments, leadership teams, and external partners to support facility operations. 
• Foster strong relationships that ensure service quality, compliance, and operational effectiveness.

Leadership, Continuous Improvement & Customer Focus

• Establish goals and monitor performance metrics to drive operational excellence. 
• Participate in cross-functional teams and continuous improvement initiatives. 
• Promote best business practices that improve efficiency, reduce costs, and enhance productivity. 
• Maintain a customer-centric approach in all facility management activities and stakeholder interactions.

Innovation & Complexity

This role is responsible for ensuring the effective operation, compliance, and strategic development of facilities and infrastructure. Through leadership of facilities operations, capital planning, maintenance programs, regulatory compliance, business continuity initiatives, and cost management activities, the position enables operational excellence, supports manufacturing and business objectives, reduces organizational risk, and ensures a safe, reliable, and productive environment for associates and customers.

Leadership & Autonomy

Provides leadership and strategic direction for facilities management activities with significant independence in decision-making and execution. Responsible for managing operational priorities, budgets, vendors, capital projects, compliance requirements, and business continuity initiatives. The role requires considerable discretion and judgment to balance operational needs, organizational objectives, regulatory requirements, and resource constraints. Decisions and actions have a direct impact on facility reliability, employee safety, operational effectiveness, cost management, and the organization's ability to achieve business goals.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (KSA)

• Ability to lead facilities engineering, maintenance, utilities, and infrastructure operations within a manufacturing environment. 
• Knowledge of OSHA, EPA, cGMP, ISO, and applicable regulatory requirements. 
• Strong knowledge of building systems including HVAC, electrical, fire protection, building automation, utilities, and material handling systems. 
• Demonstrated experience managing preventive and predictive maintenance programs to optimize asset reliability and facility uptime. 
• Proven project management skills with experience leading capital projects, facility upgrades, renovations, and shutdown/start-up activities. 
• Strong knowledge of regulatory compliance, safety, quality systems, risk management, and business continuity practices. 
• Ability to manage operating and capital budgets, control costs, and drive continuous improvement initiatives. 
• Effective leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills with the ability to influence across all organizational levels. 
• Experience managing external contractors, vendors, and service providers to ensure safe, compliant, and efficient operations. 
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills with a customer-focused approach. 
• Proficiency with CMMS and facilities management systems. 

Qualifications/ Background Experiences

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related field, and or combination of education and work experience, with 10+ years of relevant facilities, plant engineering, maintenance, or manufacturing support experience
• Minimum 5 years of leadership experience managing technical teams and developing talent. 
• Experience leading plant engineering, facilities engineering, or maintenance operations in a manufacturing environment. 
• Experience managing budgets, capital projects, contractors, and maintenance programs. 
• Experience in regulated manufacturing environments required; Class II/III medical device manufacturing experience preferred.