Site Manager (Calipatria, CA)

Site Manager (Calipatria, CA)

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Site Manager- 18-0080

At Synthetic Genomics, Inc., we are dedicated to developing and commercializing genomic-driven solutions to address global challenges. We are currently seeking a Site Manager to join our fast-growing, dynamic and collaborative team in Calipatria, Ca.

Under the direction of the Head of Phototrophic Production R&D the Site Manager will supervise and coordinate the efforts of Synthetic Genomics algae biofuels pilot facility located in Calipatria California. The Site Manager will be responsible for the everyday operational capability, safety and maintenance of the pilot facility. The Site Manager will be required to work closely with production and maintenance teams to ensure the research activities are on schedule and are meeting all research goals and deliverables.

Duties & Responsibilities:

•Personnel Management and support for both the production and facilities teams.

•Will assist in setting the sites operational and engineering needs required to achieve set goals and deliverables.

•Understands and will be responsible for coordinating the long-term needs for continued and uninterrupted operation of the facility.

•Responsible for the scheduling and deployment of preventative maintenance schedules to ensure the facility is always running.

•Will coordinate the site activities with oversight from project/program management, to maintain the facilities schedules are aligned with that of the master project schedule.

•Provide feedback on scheduling to ensure proper and safe workflows during a given timeframe.

•Demonstrate and ensure a strong safety culture within the organization.

•Continuously analyze and manage project tasks.

•Implement strategies in alignment with strategic initiatives and provide a clear sense of direction and focus.

•Must be able to quickly problem solve and communicate rapid schedule changes in a safe and effective manner. Possess an innovative mindset with strong troubleshooting skills.

•Assist and supervise the creation of long term site operational calendars to ensure operational workflow.

Requirements and Experience:

•Requires a minimum of a B.S. in Agriculture, Biology or Engineering and at least 3-5 years of relevant industry experience. Equivalent education and experience may be considered. Some experience in large scale algae cultivation or biomass production strongly preferred.

•A minimum of 1-2 years of personnel and site management.

•Must possess excellent communication and interpersonal skills to effectively interact with the site Production and Maintenance teams.

•Experienced in building relationships with key individuals, track and delegate project related goals to the internal team and asses training development needs in conjunction with corporate and program milestones for team success.

•Successful track record and direct experience in bio-based production at either pilot plant or commercial scale operations.

•Experience in translation of new process or improvements through development and scale-up phases.

•Must be able to represent Synthetic Genomics CAAF operations and goals to outside stakeholders.

•Adequate knowledgeable of safety, quality, productivity, demand creation and stewardship process.

•Strong team building, decision-making and people management skills.

•Ability to create accountability and to lead by example.

•Experience with MS Office application including MS Office.

•Ability to work on a schedule that facilitates 24/7 operation.

•Team-player who works well in a team-orientated environment.

•Eagerness to develop, learn and adopt new methods.

•Meticulous attention to detail

•Bilingual in English and Spanish required

•Works effectively with a diverse cross-functional team.

*Competitive Pay

*Great Benefits

Please visit www.syntheticgenomics.com and apply to Job # 18-0080 Site Manager

For questions, contact Brittney 858-754-2928