BUSINESS UNIT MANAGER II
Position Title: BUSINESS UNIT MANAGER
Salary: $80,000 - $90,000
Pay Grade: 15
Other Forms of Compensation: BONUS
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 MyReferral@compass-usa.com.
Job Summary
The Business Unit Manager is the senior operational leader responsible for the overall management, compliance, financial performance, and client satisfaction of integrated facilities services at a regulated life sciences manufacturing campus. This role provides leadership for Office Services, Shipping & Receiving, Hazardous Materials Shipping, Regulated Logistics, Mailroom Operations, Housekeeping, Workplace Services, Pest Control, and Vendor Management programs. The Business Unit Manager ensures all services are delivered safely, compliantly, and in alignment with ESFM, Compass Group, client, Quality Assurance (QA), Environmental Health & Safety (EHS), and regulatory requirements. Quality Assurance is a foundational expectation of the role and is critical to ensuring contract compliance, audit readiness, continuous improvement, and operational excellence.
Responsibilities
The leader is responsible for overall ESFM operations at a pharmaceutical, biotech, or life sciences manufacturing site, with accountability for:
- Site operations and service delivery
- Regulated logistics, shipping & receiving
- Integrated Pest Management (IPM) program oversight
- Housekeeping and facility services
- Quality Assurance and audit readiness
- EHS and regulatory compliance
- Financial performance (P&L ownership)
- Team leadership and talent development
- Client relationship management
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree preferred in Operations, Logistics, Supply Chain, Facilities Management, Business, or related field.
- Minimum 7-10 years of leadership experience within life sciences, pharmaceutical, biotechnology, medical device, or other regulated manufacturing environments.
- Demonstrated experience leading regulated shipping, hazardous materials transportation, logistics operations, and business support services.
- Strong experience managing Integrated Pest Management programs and vendor compliance.
- Proven success managing large teams, vendor partnerships, and compliance-driven operations.
- Strong understanding of GMP, GxP, Quality Systems, audit readiness, and regulatory requirements.
- Experience managing P&L, budgets, labor planning, and financial performance.
- Excellent verbal communication, presentation, relationship-building, and written communication skills.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, operational reporting systems, and quality management tools.
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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 or copy/paste the link below for paid time off benefits information.
https://www.compass-usa.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/2023_WageTransparency_ESFM.pdf
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.
Certain positions may require Florida Level 2 background screening. Details: https://info.flclearinghouse.com/
Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis.
Eurest Services maintains a drug-free workplace.
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