POSITION OVERVIEW:
Sr. Manager of Facilities & Maintenance will be responsible for establishing the strategic vision for manufacturing operations that are heavily reliant on capital equipment and capacity reliability. Also, this role will oversee a team to manage the day-to-day operations of the facilities and maintenance department.
The ideal candidate will be responsible for managing equipment repairs, creating work schedules, monitoring labor efficiency, managing departmental budgets, and leading a large team. The Manager will also coordinate third party vendors such as janitorial services to ensure a clean and well-maintained facility while ensuring compliance with safety and regulatory standards.
KEY JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:
Establish a vision for the F&M department that supports and scales with the growth of investments
and business operations.
Schedule and ensure the completion of regular, rigorous, ongoing preventive maintenance in all
facilities and for all capital equipment and assets, including comprehensive spare parts inventory.
Establish partnerships with 3rd party service suppliers to supplement support needs for facilities and
equipment to ensure business operations continuity.
Build out an F&M team of skilled trades that meet the support requirements and competencies
required to support high-volume manufacturing and multiple facilities.
Direct departmental activity relating to machine maintenance and equipment repairs.
Create work schedules and monitor departmental labor hours.
Coordinate with and oversee the productivity of 3rd party vendors such as janitorial services to ensure
that the facilities are properly cleaned and maintained
Monitor use and condition of equipment and tools used for repairs; order, replace, and approve
requests for additional tools and materials for the department as needed, per budget allocations.
Conduct regular departmental meetings; participate in staff meetings.
Observe, correct, or report additional maintenance needs.
JOB SKILLS:
Familiarity with computerized maintenance management systems (CMMS).
Ability to plan and manage resources and tradesmen to optimize resources.
Strong critical thinking skills and a hands-on approach to leadership.
Strong understanding of budget management, cost control, and resource allocation.
In-depth knowledge of equipment maintenance, tools, and facility management best practices.
Excellent communication and organizational skills to conduct meetings and collaborate across
departments.
Experience coordinating with third-party vendors, including janitorial and maintenance service
providers.
Computer skills. Microsoft 365, Google Suite, scheduling tools (Primavera, Smartsheets).
EDUCATION & TRAINING:
Bachelor's degree from accredited university
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
Ten plus years of related experience in a manufacturing environment
Must have a good command of the English language, both written and verbal
Prior Managerial Skills
Experience in sourcing capital equipment and equipment support services
PREFERRED REQUIREMENTS:
Certification in facilities management, maintenance, or a related field.
Certification in one or more of the following:
- Electrical
- HVAC
- Mechanical