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
