Facilities Manager

At NeoLife, we give everyone the power to live healthier and happier lives. We are a world-wide nutrition company operating in over 50 countries and in business since 1958. For over 60 years, generations of families around the world have trusted NeoLife to provide leading-edge formulas that are based in nature and backed by science, using only the finest and safest non-GMO ingredients for nutrition supplements, earth-friendly home care, and organic skin care.

Position Summary:

Manager leads safe, compliant, reliable operation of the site’s physical plant, utilities, maintenance systems, and environmental health and safety programs. This hands-on leader directs planned and corrective maintenance; supervises and develops the maintenance team; manages contractors and facility projects; and maintains readiness for applicable safety, environmental, quality, and regulatory requirements. This role is a great opportunity to work with a small team, have a visible impact on the plant, be accountable for practical, on-floor leadership that protects employees, prevents unplanned downtime, supports good manufacturing practices (GMP). This position is at our Manufacturing Division located in Hayward, California.

Key Responsibilities:

• Oversee all facilities functions are maintained to current standards including hazardous waste, green waste and recycling programs, HVAC maintenance and operations, calibrations, and servicing of all equipment. Use a CMMS or equivalent system to document work orders, PM completion, parts needs, equipment history, and corrective actions.
• Plan and manage facility repairs, renovations, capital improvements, layouts, and equipment installations. Prepare practical cost estimates, schedules, and budget needs.
• Lead, coach, assign, train and evaluate maintenance and janitorial personnel.
• Act as company liaison with environmental and regulatory agents.
• Coordinate qualified contractors and vendors; define scope, and confirm work is completed satisfactorily.
• Act as Safety Coordinator for Natural Formulas. Responsible for conducting post-accident investigations, safety, environmental, housekeeping, and facility inspections.
• Ensure the facilities hazardous waste and recycling programs are executed maintained to current standards.
• Maintain facilities and equipment in a condition that supports applicable GMP, quality, safety, and regulatory requirements. Work with Operations and Quality to address facility-related findings and improvement needs.
• Maintain all departments in an operational state of repair to complete the daily work schedules and responsibilities. Work with Supervisors and Managers to access new equipment to improve efficiencies.
• Develop and/or revise standard operational and working procedures and assess workers to ensure compliance with standards.
• Assist the Director of Operations in planning future facilities layout and usage.
• Keep the Director of Operations informed and updated on all ongoing activities within the plant.
• Conduct training (GMP, safety, on-the-job) for your department. Ensure GMP’s are always followed.

Requirements:

• Associate’s degree (A.A.) and five to seven years related experience required; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Knowledge of cGMP requirements and FDA-regulated manufacturing environments; including HVAC, cleanrooms, purified water, compressed gases, electrical systems, and building automation; familiarity with equipment/facility qualification, change control, deviations, CAPA, preventive maintenance, calibration, and audit readiness.
• Excellent communicating/organization skills with the ability to handle multiple projects.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite of applications (Word, Excel, Outlook).

NeoLife offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision insurance, a 401(k) plan, flexible spending accounts, life insurance, and more. Visit to learn more.