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Position Title: UNIT MANAGER

Salary: $75,000

Pay Grade: 15

Other Forms of Compensation:

ESFM is the corporate facilities management (FM) division of Compass Group USA, a Gold-level Corporate Sustaining Partner of the International Facility Management Association (IFMA), and a Platinum Corporate Member of the Association of Energy Engineers (AEE).

ESFM self-performs 80% of all FM services provided to clients. Our portfolio of solution categories includes Facilities Maintenance&Engineering, ESG Programming, Laboratory Support Services, Janitorial&Industrial Cleaning, Landscaping&Grounds Management, Workplace Solutions and Managed Services.

This self-performance model creates a consistent hospitality experience for clients, resulting in higher engagement and productivity from their employees. ESFM’s clients include many household names from the life sciences, technology, oil&gas and manufacturing markets.

_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 [email protected]._

Job Summary

The **Facilities Unit Manager** is responsible for the leadership, coordination, and execution of all soft services and programs within a regulated manufacturing environment. This includes oversight of housekeeping, CME-regulated cleaning programs, pest control, light maintenance, and GxP-compliant documentation and reporting. The Facilities Manager ensures that all operations meet site, corporate, and regulatory standards while optimizing cost, quality, and service delivery.

This role requires a hands-on leader with strong financial acumen, technical understanding of compliance-driven operations, and the ability to manage cross-functional teams and vendor partners in a dynamic, customer-focused environment.

Key Responsibilities

Facilities Operations&Compliance

+ Manage daily facility operations, including housekeeping, janitorial, and CME-regulated cleaning activities.

+ Ensure all cleaning and maintenance activities adhere to GxP, GMP, and site-specific regulatory standards.

+ Maintain comprehensive GxP documentation, including validation, cleaning logs, deviation reports, and change control records.

+ Oversee pest control programs to ensure compliance with internal quality systems and external regulatory expectations.

+ Support and enforce site safety programs, ensuring compliance with OSHA and local safety requirements.

+ Coordinate preventive maintenance and minor repair activities to maintain a safe and efficient facility environment.

Leadership&Team Management

+ Lead and develop a multi-functional team, including supervisors, technicians, and vendor partners, ensuring consistent performance and professional growth.

+ Foster a culture of accountability, safety, and continuous improvement.

+ Partner with site operations, quality, EHS, and engineering teams to align facilities support with production and quality objectives.

+ Manage vendor and subcontractor relationships, ensuring adherence to scope of work, service-level agreements, and site policies.

Financial Management

+ Develop and manage facility budgets, forecasts, and financial reporting.

+ Drive cost efficiencies without compromising service quality or compliance.

+ Review and validate vendor invoices, manage purchase orders, and maintain accurate financial records.

Contract and Scope of Work Oversight

+ Evaluate and maintain all facilities-related contracts, ensuring clarity of scope, performance metrics, and compliance with service specifications.

+ Interpret and enforce “yellow line” service boundaries to ensure proper delineation of responsibilities between internal teams and external vendors.

+ Conduct periodic contract reviews and performance audits to ensure alignment with site needs and budgetary goals.

Short Description

Quality&Continuous Improvement

+ Develop and monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure operational effectiveness and regulatory adherence.

+ Participate in internal and external audits, ensuring all corrective and preventive actions are effectively implemented.

+ Identify opportunities for process improvement, innovation, and sustainability initiatives across facility operations.

+ Ensure the integrity and readiness of all documentation for inspections and audits.

+ Qualifications

Education&Experience

+ Bachelor’s degree in Facilities Management, Engineering, Operations, or related field preferred (or equivalent experience).

+ Minimum of 5–8 years of experience managing facilities operations in a regulated manufacturing or life sciences environment (GxP/GMP required).

+ Demonstrated experience in CME or critical manufacturing environment cleaning programs.

+ Proven success managing vendors, contracts, and compliance-driven service delivery.

Skills&Competencies

+ Strong understanding of GxP, GMP, and quality systems requirements.

+ Excellent leadership, team development, and interpersonal communication skills.

+ Advanced organizational and documentation management abilities.

+ Strong financial literacy—budgeting, forecasting, and cost analysis.

+ Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, CMMS systems, and document management tools.

+ Knowledge of pest control principles and sanitation requirements in manufacturing environments.

+ Ability to read, interpret, and manage technical contracts and scopes of work.

+ Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills under regulatory constraints.

Work Environment

+ Primarily on-site in a manufacturing or controlled facility setting.

+ Requires frequent interaction with operations, quality, EHS, and maintenance departments.

+ May require occasional off-hours support for emergencies, audits, or special projects.

Apply to ESFM Services today!

_ESFM is a member of Compass Group USA_

Click here to Learn More about the Compass Story (http://www.compass-usa.com/our-story/)

Compass Group is an equal opportunity employer. At Compass, we are committed to treating all Applicants and Associates fairly based on their abilities, achievements, and experience without regard to race, national origin, sex, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other classification protected by law. We will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with a criminal history (including relevant driving history), in a manner consistent with all applicable federal, state, and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles’ Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, and the New York Fair Chance Act.

Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis.

Eurest Services maintains a drug-free workplace.

Associates 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 (https://www.compass-usa.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/2023\_WageTransparency\_ESFM.pdf) for paid time off benefits information.

Req ID:1459895

ESFM

Julia Wilkinson