Facilities Maintenance Manager

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