Facilities & Equipment Manager - OC Operations

STAAR SurgicalLake Forest, CA
$100,000 - $140,000Onsite

About The Position

The Facilities & Equipment Manager will oversee and manage the maintenance of facilities, equipment, security, and EHS programs for all STAAR U.S. Orange County facilities. This role involves ensuring all maintenance is performed according to procedures and schedules, leading space and layout planning, and managing improvement projects and construction. The position also requires the planning and implementation of environmental health and safety policies, training programs for personnel and contractors, and managing the facilities and equipment aspects of the Business Continuity Plan. Additionally, the role involves developing and maintaining a hazardous materials communications program, managing yearly operating budgets, and interfacing with regulatory authorities. The manager will also lead a team of direct reports and perform other assigned duties.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education/experience
  • Preferred 5 years’ experience in facilities management and/or manufacturing process support
  • GMP/ISO quality system environment required
  • Clean room construction and maintenance required
  • Excellent leadership skills and ability to prioritize and manage several projects at once
  • Knowledge of California State, Federal (OSHA), safety and haz-mat regulations
  • Demonstrated project management capability
  • Computer literate (MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
  • Good Team Building/Interpersonal skills
  • Good communication and problem-solving skills

Nice To Haves

  • Experience with security, environmental health and safety a plus
  • Applied knowledge of lean manufacturing and/or Six Sigma a plus

Responsibilities

  • Manage and oversee maintenance of facilities, equipment, security and EHS programs
  • Ensure facilities & equipment are well-maintained and all facility & equipment maintenance is performed in accordance with procedures and schedules
  • Lead facility space and layout planning
  • Lead facility improvement projects and construction
  • Plan and implement environmental health and safety policies and procedures in compliance with local, state and federal OSHA rules and regulations
  • Plan and implement programs to train STAAR personnel as well as contractors in worksite safety practices, fire prevention, and correct handling techniques for chemicals, toxins, equipment and other materials
  • Lead facilities and equipment elements of Business Continuity Plan as defined
  • Develop, implement and maintain a hazardous materials communications program
  • Develop and submitting yearly operating budgets and managing spending within budget constraints - Continually review cost reduction opportunities
  • Interface with regulatory authorities relevant to areas of responsibility
  • Ability to manage a team of direct reports
  • Other duties as assigned
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