The Opportunity QuidelOrtho unites the strengths of Quidel Corporation and Ortho Clinical Diagnostics, creating a world-leading in vitro diagnostics company with award-winning expertise in immunoassay and molecular testing, clinical chemistry and transfusion medicine. We are more than 6,000 strong and do business in over 130 countries, providing answers with fast, accurate and consistent testing where and when they are needed most - home to hospital, lab to clinic. Our culture puts our team members first and prioritizes actions that support happiness, inspiration and engagement. We strive to build meaningful connections with each other as we believe that employee happiness and business success are linked. Join us in our mission to transform the power of diagnostics into a healthier future for all. The Role The Senior Manager, Facilities is responsible for the active management of the Facilities department in ensuring that the Athens facility and associated facilities equipment are fully maintained, validated and operational in satisfying the demands of a high-volume manufacturing, laboratory and office environment. This individual shall direct, implement and continuously improve the facilities environment, systems and equipment in order to improve manufacturing and business operational efficiency. In addition, this position is responsible for managing maintenance and contract personnel to as required to sustain the facility functions. This individual is also responsible for developing the facility strategies and providing facility guidance to the executive staff to support the corporate vision, short-term and long-term goals. Must be available to be "on call" via cell phone This role is located in Athens, Ohio. The Responsibilities Maintain a culture where individuals are provided the opportunity to develop professionally, provide leadership and management for the Facilities departmental functions and personnel in ensuring compliance with company policies, QSRs, OSHA and ISO 9001 regulations. Implement cost reduction strategies and tactics, direct coordination, documentation, and management of departmental budgets and their associated activities. Interact with the executive staff and functional management teams to provide expertise and guidance during optimization of new and existing facilities. Lead activities related to design, construction, renovations and improvements of the San Diego facility and liaison with all corporate sites to provide technical expertise as needed. Oversee all internal and external services and associated contracts, including electrical power, natural gas, water, sewer, waste disposal, landscaping, and outsourced maintenance contracts. Accountable for interactions and compliance with external governing agencies including: City, County, and State Departments, Air Pollution Control Districts and Federal regulations surrounding CFC's (chloral floral carbons). Provide forward-looking leadership in maintaining a proactive maintenance strategy to assure the reliability, security and operation of manufacturing, laboratory and office work environments. This includes the identification of new equipment needs as well as the development of specifications for new facilities equipment and systems, validation of new equipment, layouts and systems integration within the existing structure and culture. Proactive recruitment, retention and development of the Facilities Technicians within corporate employee policies and departmental functions within corporate and departmental goals. Train and educate technicians in the operation and maintenance of building and support systems. Develop and implement job descriptions, training, career development and safety programs for departmental personnel. Provide mentoring, conduct employee counseling, evaluations, and monthly departmental presentation of status reports. Carries out duties in