Joe Christopher Email & Phone Number

Bagsværd, Dk

In my current position, I am responsible for overseeing all building-related activities, which includes managing utility consumption, external contractors, and space allocation. On a daily basis, I am engaged in financial and non-financial analysis and forecasting for facilities-related expenses, ensuring accurate records are maintained to adhere to company policies and procedures. Additionally, I oversee the ordering, receiving, and inventory of supplies and equipment, as well as ensuring the operational efficiency of building services.

In my present role, I am managing all building-related activities, including managing utility consumption, external contractors, and space allocation. On a daily basis, I am performing financial and non-financial analysis and forecasting for facilities-related expenses, keeping accurate records to ensure compliance with company policies and procedures. Along with overseeing the ordering, receiving and inventory of supplies and equipment for chemistry and biology, I am ensuring operations and effectiveness of building services such as Building Automation Systems, HVAC and Hazardous waste disposal.Check my key accomplishments below:• Served as proactive part of team, supervising construction of a 66000 sq. ft. $16M state of the art facility in Lexington, offering valuable input to the project.• Procured critical lab equipment for all labs at competitive rates through negotiation.• Led the successful move and set up of lab equipment to new office space in Lexington, MA from Woburn, MA in early 2021, ensuring smooth operations and minimal downtime.• Supported the development, maintenance, and communication of facilities systems and SOPs.• Ensured safety of all employees and implemented effective safety measures, as Lead Safety Officer.

Hampton, Nj, Us

In this role, I am overseeing facilities operations encompassing safety, security, capital improvements, and maintenance. My primary duties were to oversee facility operating costs, contract expenditures, and future upgrades. I was supervising all workspaces throughout the building to identify equipment in need of repair. I served as the key member of the Institutional Biosafety Committee, and active Safety Committee.Here are some of my accomplishments:• Improved productivity of 2 direct reports that resulted in the 4-time promotion and recognition from CEO and CFO.• Spearheaded $19M renovation project for new state-of-the-art laboratory, animal facility, and office space• Enhanced facility services, safety, and quality, while preventing cost overruns by developing vendor contract specifications, tracking/evaluating project risks, and controlling processes• Executed on-time relocation of 2 laboratory departments to new facility; moved 30 equipment and 25 employees.• Repositioned company assets from acquisitions to several facilities in Connecticut, Needham, and New Jersey.• Devised and coordinated program specifications, requirements for proposals, contracts, and Radiation lab documentation.• Led Root Cause Analysis (RCA) of evaluations to improve work processes and equipment maintenance plans. This resulted in saving Celldex 5-7% on energy costs.• Acted as Technical Expert in performing preventative, corrective maintenance on (2) Trane 100-ton Chillers, (2) Govern Air Handlers, (3) PK & (2) steam boilers, (30) fan coil and vav boxes, and 200 KW emergency generator.• Played an integral role in overseeing pH Neutralization System under #2 Wastewater license, reporting to the MWRA without any violations over the past 15 years.• Established and maintained positive relationships with clients, suppliers, and team members, sharing knowledge with the facilities teams across all sites.

Hampton, Nj, Us

My main responsibility for this position was to create a comprehensive systems and schedules for equipment maintenance, building repairs, and cleaning cycles. I planned, coordinated, and supervised work of outside vendors/contractors; security, grounds, HVAC, electrical, carpentry, and plumbing as needed.The following are highlights of the value I’ve brought to the company:• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives by identifying opportunities to improve efficiency, adjust to changing conditions or improve internal control.• Management of staff, including mentoring, development, coaching, and appraising.• Maintained positive relationships with clients, suppliers, and team members; shared knowledge with the facilities teams across all sites.

Hampton, Nj, Us

During this time, I led operational excellence efforts in functional areas to ensure manufacturing objectives and KPI’s were met. I supervised the completion of equipment and/or process investigations to adequately identify the root cause and instigated appropriate corrective and preventative actions to prevent reoccurrence.The following are highlights of the value I’ve brought to the company:• Proactively planned and implemented risk mitigation steps to ensure a constant state of readiness irrespective of weather conditions or maintenance activities.• Applied maintenance best practices in accordance with widely accepted industry standards.

Hampton, Nj, Us