Position Title: BUSINESS UNIT MANAGERSalary: $80,000 - $90,000Pay Grade: 15 Other Forms of Compensation: BONUS
This position is eligible for an Employee Referral Bonus! If you know someone that is qualified for this role, please use the 'job search' in PeopleHub to refer your referral and email them a link to apply. Your referral will be able to apply by clicking the link in the email. You can check the status through your profile, accessible via Careers in PeopleHub, by clicking on 'referral tracking.' For Employee Referral guidelines, FAQs and the Compass Employee Referral Policy, email MyReferral@compass-usa.com. Job SummaryThe Business Unit Manager is the senior operational leader responsible for the overall management, compliance, financial performance, and client satisfaction of integrated facilities services at a regulated life sciences manufacturing campus. This role provides leadership for Office Services, Shipping & Receiving, Hazardous Materials Shipping, Regulated Logistics, Mailroom Operations, Housekeeping, Workplace Services, Pest Control, and Vendor Management programs. The Business Unit Manager ensures all services are delivered safely, compliantly, and in alignment with ESFM, Compass Group, client, Quality Assurance (QA), Environmental Health & Safety (EHS), and regulatory requirements. Quality Assurance is a foundational expectation of the role and is critical to ensuring contract compliance, audit readiness, continuous improvement, and operational excellence.
ResponsibilitiesThe leader is responsible for overall ESFM operations at a pharmaceutical, biotech, or life sciences manufacturing site, with accountability for:
- Site operations and service delivery
- Regulated logistics, shipping & receiving
- Integrated Pest Management (IPM) program oversight
- Housekeeping and facility services
- Quality Assurance and audit readiness
- EHS and regulatory compliance
- Financial performance (P&L ownership)
- Team leadership and talent development
- Client relationship management
Qualifications - Bachelor's degree preferred in Operations, Logistics, Supply Chain, Facilities Management, Business, or related field.
- Minimum 7-10 years of leadership experience within life sciences, pharmaceutical, biotechnology, medical device, or other regulated manufacturing environments.
- Demonstrated experience leading regulated shipping, hazardous materials transportation, logistics operations, and business support services.
- Strong experience managing Integrated Pest Management programs and vendor compliance.
- Proven success managing large teams, vendor partnerships, and compliance-driven operations.
- Strong understanding of GMP, GxP, Quality Systems, audit readiness, and regulatory requirements.
- Experience managing P&L, budgets, labor planning, and financial performance.
- Excellent verbal communication, presentation, relationship-building, and written communication skills.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, operational reporting systems, and quality management tools.
Apply to ESFM Services today!ESFM is a member of Compass Group USA
Click here to Learn More about the Compass StoryAssociates at ESFM are offered many fantastic benefits.- Medical
- Dental
- Vision
- Life Insurance/ AD
- Disability Insurance
- Retirement Plan
- Paid Time Off
- Holiday Time Off (varies by site/state)
- Associate Shopping Program
- Health and Wellness Programs
- Discount Marketplace
- Identity Theft Protection
- Pet Insurance
- Commuter Benefits
- Employee Assistance Program
- Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)
- Paid Parental Leave
- Personal Leave
Associates may also be eligible for paid and/or unpaid time off benefits in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. For positions in Washington State, Maryland, or to be performed Remotely, click here or copy/paste the link below for paid time off benefits information.
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Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis.
Req ID:1579322
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