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: