Senior Manager, Facilities and Maintenance

At Johnson & Johnson, we believe health is everything. Our strength in healthcare innovation empowers us to build a world where complex diseases are prevented, treated, and cured, where treatments are smarter and less invasive, and solutions are personal. Through our expertise in Innovative Medicine and MedTech, we are uniquely positioned to innovate across the full spectrum of healthcare solutions today to deliver the breakthroughs of tomorrow, and profoundly impact health for humanity. Learn more at https://www.jnj.com

Job Function:
Supply Chain Engineering
Job Sub Function:
Facilities Engineering
Job Category:
People Leader
All Job Posting Locations:
Raritan, New Jersey, United States of America
Job Description:

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We are searching for the best talent for a Senior Manager, Facilities and Maintenance to join our team. This is an onsite position located in Raritan, NJ.

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Summary:

The Facilities and Maintenance Service Senior Manager is a leadership role responsible for ensuring a safe, compliant, and highly efficient facility environment at the Raritan site, supporting critical manufacturing operations. This position oversees all aspects of facility management, including infrastructure, maintenance, and specialized areas such as HVAC, electrical systems, pest control, MRO, and Building Management System (BMS) ownership. Managing both internal teams and external vendors, the Senior Manager leads a team of Subject Matter Experts (SMEs), driving continuous improvement, cost efficiencies, and strict adherence to safety and regulatory standards. This role is vital for maintaining infrastructure and maintenance of critical assets, that consistently meets the highest safety, quality, and operational standards.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide leadership and oversight for facility services, ensuring compliance with industry standards, safety protocols, and regulatory requirements.
• Develop comprehensive service plans, establish KPIs, and proactively resolve issues to improve service quality, reliability, and cost efficiency.
• Lead a team of SMEs in pest control, HVAC, electrical, and facilities management, ensuring standardized practices and operational efficiency.
• Provide SME expertise for pest control programs, ensuring effective pest management strategies are implemented and maintained across the site.
• Oversee maintenance programs to ensure infrastructure reliability, safety, and compliance, with a focus on supporting manufacturing and clean room processes.
• Manage and mentor the Facilities Engineering team, providing technical guidance on infrastructure systems, supporting daily operations, and executing minor capital projects and continuous improvement projects aligned with business needs.
• Oversee the Building Management System (BMS), and environmental monitoring system (EMS) ensuring proper configuration, performance, and optimization to support operational goals and regulatory compliance.
• Collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams-including Quality, Engineering, and Production-to support infrastructure upgrades, operational initiatives, and compliance activities.
• Monitor vendor performance closely, negotiate contracts, and ensure SLAs are met or exceeded to maintain high service standards.
• Lead safety, environmental, and compliance programs, including inspections, audits, and risk assessments, to uphold the highest standards.
• Manage team budgets, resource planning, and cost control measures.
• Integrate Johnson & Johnson's Credo and Leadership Imperatives into team goals and decision-making.
• Assist in executing the Site Master Plan and Asset Replacement Management Program to ensure infrastructure longevity and operational resilience.
• Oversee the development, implementation, and execution of the site shutdown strategy, ensuring alignment with operational goals

Qualifications:

Education:

• Minimum of a Bachelor's degree is required, Focused degree in Facilities Management, Engineering, Business Administration, or a related discipline is preferred.

Experience and Skills:

Required:

• Minimum 8 years of progressive experience and knowledge in managing facilities and maintenance team (ex: Asset Maintenance, HVAC, Pest Control, MRO, etc)
• Minimum 5 years of leadership experience within regulated industries such as biopharmaceuticals, cell therapy (preferred), manufacturing, or industrial sectors.
• Proven experience managing complex facility services supporting GxP and manufacturing operations.
• Deep expertise in infrastructure systems, safety standards, and compliance with EMA, FDA, OSHA, and other relevant regulations.
• Strong vendor management skills, including contract negotiations and ensuring service excellence.
• Demonstrated ability to lead change, implement operational improvements, and promote a culture of quality, safety, and continuous improvement.
• Experience working with Building Management Systems (BMS) and CQV (Commissioning, Qualification, and Validation) processes.
• Proficiency using tools such as fishbone diagram, value stream mapping, process mapping, Five Whys, etc to optimize process improvement, and problem solving.
• Excellent presentation, written, and verbal communication skills.
• Knowledge/experience working in clean room environment
• Leadership experience with a proven ability to develop and motivate high-performing teams.
• Excellent stakeholder management, negotiation, and communication skills, capable of engaging diverse audiences effectively.
• Analytical skills to monitor KPIs, analyze data, and implement data-driven improvements.
• Expertise in facilities management systems and infrastructure technologies, with a focus on leveraging digital tools for operational excellence.
• Resilient and capable of navigating a fast-paced, regulated environment while driving continuous improvement and innovation.

Preferred:

• Operation Excellence Certification (Green Belt, Black Belt, or Problem Solving) is a plus.
• Project management skills, emphasizing safety, quality, and operational efficiency.

Other:

• May require up to 20% domestic and/or international travel for site support, vendor management, and project oversight.

• May require standing for extended periods, walking across facilities, climbing stairs or ladders, and light lifting of materials or equipment.

Johnson & Johnson is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by federal, state or local law. We actively seek qualified candidates who are protected veterans and individuals with disabilities as defined under VEVRAA and Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act.
Johnson & Johnson is committed to providing an interview process that is inclusive of our applicants' needs. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request an accommodation, please contact us via https://www.jnj.com/contact-us/careers or contact AskGS to be directed to your accommodation resource.

The anticipated base pay range for this position is :
$120,000 to $207,000
Additional Description for Pay Transparency:
Subject to the terms of their respective plans, employees and/or eligible dependents are eligible to participate in the following Company sponsored employee benefit programs: medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short- and long-term disability, business accident insurance, and group legal insurance. Subject to the terms of their respective plans, employees are eligible to participate in the Company's consolidated retirement plan (pension) and savings plan (401(k)). Subject to the terms of their respective policies and date of hire, Employees are eligible for the following time off benefits: Vacation -120 hours per calendar year Sick time - 40 hours per calendar year; for employees who reside in the State of Washington -56 hours per calendar year Holiday pay, including Floating Holidays -13 days per calendar year Work, Personal and Family Time - up to 40 hours per calendar year Parental Leave - 480 hours within one year of the birth/adoption/foster care of a child Condolence Leave - 30 days for an immediate family member: 5 days for an extended family member Caregiver Leave - 10 days Volunteer Leave - 4 days Military Spouse Time-Off - 80 hours Additional information can be found through the link below. https://www.careers.jnj.com/employee-benefits The compensation and benefits information set forth in this posting applies to candidates hired in the United States. Candidates hired outside the United States will be eligible for compensation and benefits in accordance with their local market