Commercial Facilities Manager

Cushman & Wakefield • Cincinnati, OH

8d • $85,000 - $100,000

About The Position

We are hiring an Facility Manager to lead and support our maintenance and janitorial functions in a dynamic, pharmaceutical GMP regulated manufacturing environment. This role is hands‑on and focused on equipment reliability: troubleshooting and repairing mechanical systems (pumps, motors, utilities), identifying required parts, ordering and managing spares, and maintaining material readiness. You will work directly with the maintenance team, inspect work sites, and ensure safety and work process requirements are built into job plans. Primary direct reports will be the maintenance team and office staff, while you will also oversee and guide the janitorial function. This position oversees and optimizes daily operations to improve efficiency, productivity, and quality. You would be responsible for a wide range of tasks, including strategic planning, resource allocation, process improvement, and team leadership. You will partner with the client and Site Director to generate supply plans that meet the demand plan. Overall, manages the facility teams to ensure successful service delivery to the client facility needs.

Requirements

• Associate degree in Facilities Management, Engineering, or a related discipline. In lieu of a degree, a trade certification with 7+ years of relevant experience is acceptable.
• 5 years’ experience in hands-on executing, planning, and scheduling maintenance tasks across electrical, mechanical, HVAC, and building systems.
• Multi-skilled in various trades.
• Strong emphasis on client communication, customer service, and responsiveness to vendor/client needs; with the ability to collaborate effectively across functional teams and organizational levels.
• The ability to pass a medical evaluation determining suitability for respirator (PAPR) use.
• Proficient in the use of Computerized Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS).
• Solid technical understanding of mechanical and electrical systems, process automation, controls, and the ability to read and interpret MEP drawings.
• Strong time management, prioritization, and organizational abilities.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint).
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail.
• Familiarity with current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP).
• Demonstrates a positive attitude, strong work ethic, and a commitment to reliability and continuous improvement.

Nice To Haves

• Background in both preventive and corrective maintenance within pharmaceutical or regulated industries is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Team Leadership & Development: Supervise and mentor maintenance engineering and janitorial operations staff. Provide guidance, technical support, and ensure appropriate training and skill development across teams.
• Maintenance Oversight: Create, assign, and schedule maintenance tasks; oversee progress and completion. Ensure effective reactive, preventive, and predictive maintenance plans are implemented to minimize equipment downtime and optimize lifecycle performance.
• Worksite Inspections & Safety Compliance: Regularly engage with maintenance teams in the field to inspect work and reinforce safety protocols and job planning standards. Ensure adherence to all company safety policies and industry regulations.
• Operational Coordination: Collaborate with planning, manufacturing, and supply teams to align maintenance activities with production schedules and demand plans. Proactively manage capacity, equipment availability, and resource constraints.
• Process & Performance Optimization: Identify opportunities for workflow and procedural improvements. Lead root cause analysis for operational issues and implement corrective actions using KPIs and other performance metrics. Provide reports to management for facility maintenance activities. Implementation and participation in 5S initiatives and ongoing facility improvement activities is expected.
• Inventory & Materials Management: Partner with the facilities team to maintain critical spare parts lists and conduct regular cycle counts. Audit materials management processes and support inventory accuracy improvements through data-driven actions.
• CMMS Administration: Maintain accurate records and reporting of maintenance tasks and asset performance using Maximo One. Generate, assign, and track work orders; ensure thorough documentation required by pharmaceutical manufacturing plant SOP’s and reporting of completed work.
• Quality & Compliance: Conduct routine audits of equipment condition, maintenance work quality, and process adherence. Support compliance with cGMP standards. Ensure that services meet quality standards and implement quality assurance measures. Knowledge of cGMP standards.
• Vendor & Contractor Management: Coordinate with third-party vendors and contractors for equipment service and repairs. Train vendors on site-specific safety protocols and ensure compliance.
• Cross-Functional Support & Communication: Collaborate with the Site Director, client senior management and other departments to implement operational changes, support maintenance programs, process improvements, and contribute to client-specific initiatives, including shutdowns and special events.
• Project Participation: Support deployment of new processes, tools, and templates in response to organizational changes or continuous improvement efforts. The Operations Manager must be available as needed for critical manufacturing operations, plant shutdown activities or special projects.

Benefits

• Cushman & Wakefield also provides eligible employees with an opportunity to enroll in a variety of benefit programs, generally including health, vision, and dental insurance, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, retirement savings plans, life, and disability insurance programs, and paid and unpaid time away from work.
• In addition to a comprehensive benefits package, Cushman and Wakefield provide eligible employees with competitive pay, which may vary depending on eligibility factors such as geographic location, date of hire, total hours worked, job type, business line, and applicability of collective bargaining agreements.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: Associate degree