Facilities, Supervisor

Job Summary

The Facilities Engineering Department is responsible for maintaining the site's infrastructure in a safe, compliant, and reliable condition to support cGMP manufacturing operations. The department oversees housekeeping, security, pest control, maintenance, metrology, validation, and engineering programs to ensure operational excellence and regulatory compliance.

Reporting to the Facilities Director, this essential on-site role is responsible for supervising the day-to-day operations of the Facilities Department, including housekeeping, security, and pest control services. The position also serves as Project Manager for architectural improvement projects at the Hamlin Road facility in Durham, NC, ensuring projects are executed safely, on schedule, and in compliance with applicable regulations and company standards.

The successful candidate will work independently while overseeing third-party vendors and on-site contract personnel. This role requires close coordination with cross-functional internal teams to maintain a safe, compliant, and efficient facility that supports business and manufacturing operations.

Job Responsibilities

• Oversee and coordinate the daily operations of security and housekeeping personnel, including managing badge assignments, resolving after-hours and weekend issues, and conducting routine facility walkthroughs to identify and address housekeeping, maintenance, and architectural concerns.

• Manage and oversee third-party service providers, including pest control, housekeeping, landscaping, snow removal, office setup, facility improvement projects, and event support, ensuring services are delivered efficiently and in accordance with organizational standards.

• Administer the vendor onboarding and site check-in program, ensuring all contractors and vendors comply with site safety, security, and operational requirements.

• Support departmental quality system activities by preparing and maintaining Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), managing change controls, deviations, risk assessments, root cause investigations, and Corrective and Preventive Actions (CAPAs) using the organization's quality management system.

• Promote and maintain a safe, compliant, and well-maintained work environment by adhering to established safety policies and regulatory requirements.

• Provide on-call support for facility-related emergencies outside of normal business hours, including evenings, weekends, and holidays, as required to ensure business continuity.

Minimum Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent required; vocational or hands-on training in project management, security, site services, or a related field is preferred.

• Minimum of five (5) years of experience in a supervisory or management role, or an equivalent combination of education and relevant leadership experience.

• Minimum of three (3) years of project management experience, preferably involving construction, facility renovations, or space remodeling projects.

• Experience working in a current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP) pharmaceutical manufacturing environment or another highly regulated industry is preferred.

KBI Biopharma, Inc. is an EEO/AA employer and actively seeks to diversify its work force. Therefore, all qualified applicants, regardless of race, color, national origin, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, disability or veteran status, are strongly encouraged to apply.

I understand that neither the completion of this application nor any other part of my consideration for employment establishes any obligation for KBI Biopharma, Inc. to hire me. If I am hired, I understand that either KBI Biopharma, Inc. or I can terminate my employment at any time and for any reason, with or without cause and without prior notice. I understand that no representative of KBI Biopharma, Inc. has the authority to make any assurance to the contrary.

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