We are seeking a
Facilities Manager to join our team. In this role, you will help support our mission by leading critical facility systems, ensuring operational reliability, and contributing to a collaborative environment focused on quality, safety, patient care, and continuous improvement.
The Basics- Location: Chandler, AZ
- Job Type: Full-Time
- Schedule: Monday-Friday | 8:00 AM-5:00 PM, with flexibility to respond to off-hours emergencies
- Compensation: Competitive salary based on experience
Benefits:- Comprehensive health, dental, and flexible spending account options
- 401(k) with company contribution
- Company-paid life and disability insurance
- Voluntary insurance options
- Generous paid time off program that increases over time
- Tuition reimbursement
- Internal growth and career advancement opportunities
How You'll Make an Impact- Design and implement a comprehensive facilities program supporting HVAC, cleanrooms, water purification, air handling, emergency power, laboratory equipment, and other critical facility systems
- Build and manage preventive maintenance and asset management systems, ensuring equipment traceability, accurate documentation, reliability, and uptime
- Rapidly respond to urgent facility issues that may impact employee safety, regulatory compliance, or production and lead incident troubleshooting through resolution
- Serve as the lead technical expert for mechanical, electrical, building, environmental control, autoclave, and production equipment systems
- Maintain facilities and equipment in compliance with local, state, federal, and pharmacy-specific regulatory requirements
- Lead and continuously improve building access control, security protocols, emergency preparedness, and environmental health and safety programs
- Develop SOPs, forms, compliance documentation, inspection processes, and emergency response plans for critical systems
- Evaluate vendor and contractor performance and negotiate scopes of work, service levels, and rates
- Manage the Facilities budget, including capital project planning and operating expense forecasting
- Lead facility projects, including equipment installations, layout modifications, utility upgrades, commissioning activities, and renovations
- Partner cross-functionally with Quality and Operations to proactively identify facility risks, operational needs, and opportunities for continuous improvement
- Lead, coach, and develop facilities team members while maintaining high standards for execution, accountability, and response time
What We're Looking For- 8-10+ years of facilities management experience within a regulated manufacturing or healthcare environment, such as pharmaceutical, biotechnology, chemical, or a related industry
- Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related technical field preferred
- Prior experience implementing or standing up a Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS)
- Proven ability to develop facilities systems and programs from the ground up, rather than solely maintaining existing programs
- Expertise in preventive maintenance, utility systems, regulatory compliance, cleanroom operations, and critical facility infrastructure
- Demonstrated ability to rapidly troubleshoot and resolve high-impact facility and equipment issues under pressure
- Strong vendor management, contract negotiation, and cost control skills
- Strong project management skills with experience leading capital projects, equipment installations, facility modifications, or commissioning activities
- Lean manufacturing or continuous improvement training preferred
- Experience with facilities design or commissioning for cGMP or cleanroom environments preferred
- Strong ability to prioritize, delegate, and lead within a fast-paced environment with changing operational needs
- Excellent communication skills with a hands-on, results-driven leadership approach
- Strong attention to detail and ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment
- Collaborative mindset and commitment to team success
- Ability to respond to off-hours facility emergencies as needed
- Ability to frequently stand, walk, climb ladders, crouch, and access mechanical or facility spaces
- Ability to occasionally lift up to 50 pounds
What You'll Love About Wedgewood- Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits
- Opportunities for growth and career development
- A supportive, team-first culture where your work matters
- The ability to make a real impact on animal health every day
- Comprehensive health, dental, and flexible spending account options
- 401(k) retirement plan with a generous company contribution
- Company-paid life and disability insurance
- Access to voluntary insurance options
- A generous paid time off program that increases every year
- Tuition reimbursement
- Opportunities for internal career advancement through our internal job posting program
