Facilities Project Lead - Physical Plant

Facilities Project Lead - Physical Plant Req ID #:  214546 Location: 

Mattawan, MI, US, 49071 For 75 years, Charles River employees have worked together to assist in the discovery, development and safe manufacture of new drug therapies. When you join our family, you will have a significant impact on the health and well-being of people across the globe. Whether your background is in life sciences, finance, IT, sales or another area, your skills will play an important role in the work we perform. In return, we’ll help you build a career that you can feel passionate about.

IMPORTANT:   In order to be considered for this position, a resume/CV must be uploaded and submitted during the application process.  Please make sure work history and education are added correctly.   

  Job Summary  

We are seeking a Facilities Project Lead- Physical Plant in our Facilities department at our Mattawan, MI location.

A Project Lead- Physical Plant is responsible for working with management and technicians to plan and execute maintenance functions in accordance with applicable Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and/or GLP regulations. The individual in this role completes work independently, assists others in the completion of their work, and uses assigned resources effectively to provide quality data and meet project deadlines. A Project Lead will not have direct reports but will assess technical performance, serve as a mentor, and provide management with input on development opportunities for staff.

Essential Functions:

•    Provide direction to technical staff and verify that CMMS work orders have the necessary materials and resources, including acquiring supplies and equipment; prepare maintenance plans for supported assets; attend and/or conduct organizational meetings in preparations for larger Op-ex projects.

•    Plan and organize a detailed maintenance work schedule of activities; resolve issues and concern as maintenance tasks are executed.

•    Identify potential facility issues and participate in the development of their resolutions.

•    Serve as a liaison between facilities staff, other departments, vendors, and management to communicate expectations and business needs, and determine how the group will get the work accomplished.

•    Monitor conduct/efficiency of and mentor Facilities staff; provide feedback to department supervisors to support development opportunities.  

•    Schedule and conduct communication meetings; work with staff and management to provide direction and obtain feedback; identify and communicate to management opportunities for process improvements; solve problems and implement solutions.

•    Assist department leadership in performance review processes and assist with interviewing/selecting new staff members.

•    Complete quality investigations and observations, as necessary. 

•    Other duties as assigned.

  Job Qualifications

Qualifications:

•    HS/GED and at least 6 years relevant experience; bachelor's degree and at least 1-year relevant experience; Journeyman certification with 4 years experience.

•    Ability to communicate verbally and in writing at all levels inside and outside the organization.

•    Basic familiarity with Microsoft Office Suite.

•    Computer skills, commensurate with Essential Functions, including the ability to learn a validated system.

•    Ability to work extended hours beyond normal work schedule to include, but not limited to evenings, weekends, extended shifts, and/or extra shifts, sometimes on short notice.

•    Ability to work under specific time constraints. Competencies Lead - We lead when we advocate our purpose and model our values, when we deliver innovation, when we embrace change, and when we appreciate and celebrate the great work of others.Care - We show we care when we respect each other, our animals and the communities where we work and live, when we create a positive healthy workplace, when we are mindful of our compliance standards, and when we choose to do the right thing.Collaborate -We collaborate when we partner with each other and promote teamwork, when we communicate clearly and effectively across the hall or around the globe, and when we welcome all forms of diversity and encourage inclusiveness.Own - We act like owners when we hold ourselves accountable for our actions, when we respond to internal and external client needs with speed and accuracy, when we set and achieve meaningful goals, and when we strive towards continuous improvement.

IMPORTANT: A resume is required to be considered for this position. If you have not uploaded your resume in your candidate profile, please return to upload field and attach your resume/CV. 

About Safety Assessment

Charles River is committed to helping our partners expedite their preclinical drug development with exceptional safety assessment services, state-of-the-art facilities and expert regulatory guidance. From individual specialty toxicology and IND enabling studies to tailored packages and total laboratory support, our deeply experienced team can design and execute programs that anticipate challenges and avoid roadblocks for a smooth, efficient journey to market.  Each year approximately 120 investigational new drug (IND) programs are conducted in our Safety Assessment facilities. 

About Charles River

Charles River is an early-stage contract research organization (CRO). We have built upon our foundation of laboratory animal medicine and science to develop a diverse portfolio of discovery and safety assessment services, both Good Laboratory Practice (GLP) and non-GLP, to support clients from target identification through preclinical development. Charles River also provides a suite of products and services to support our clients’ clinical laboratory testing needs and manufacturing activities. Utilizing this broad portfolio of products and services enables our clients to create a more flexible drug development model, which reduces their costs, enhances their productivity and effectiveness to increase speed to market.

With over 20,000 employees within 110 facilities in 20 countries around the globe, we are strategically positioned to coordinate worldwide resources and apply multidisciplinary perspectives in resolving our client’s unique challenges. Our client base includes global pharmaceutical companies, biotechnology companies, government agencies and hospitals and academic institutions around the world. 

At Charles River, we are passionate about our role in improving the quality of people’s lives. Our mission, our excellent science and our strong sense of purpose guide us in all that we do, and we approach each day with the knowledge that our work helps to improve the health and well-being of many across the globe. We have proudly supported the development of 86% of the drugs approved by the FDA in 2021.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Charles River Laboratories is an Equal Opportunity Employer - all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.

If you are interested in applying to Charles River Laboratories and need special assistance or an accommodation due to a disability to complete any forms or to otherwise participate in the resume submission process, please contact a member of our Human Resources team by sending an e-mail message to crrecruitment_US@crl.com. This contact is for accommodation requests for individuals with disabilities only and cannot be used to inquire about the status of applications.

For more information, please visit www.criver.com.

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