Sr. Facility Maintenance Manager

Why Work for Saddle Creek

Saddle Creek Logistics Services succeeds by promoting a diverse friendly and respectful teamwork environment. As a vital service provider we not only make a difference in our community but offer our associates opportunities to enhance their skills build meaningful careers and end each day with a sense of accomplishment. If youre looking for a family-oriented company that lives by its values and offers competitive pay and benefits join our team today.

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Department: Operations

Location: Atlanta GA

Position Description

Responsible for successfully leading the facility and equipment maintenance repair installation and upkeep as well asregulatory compliance. This position works with multiple department managers as well as vendors and suppliers to support operations in providing exceptional service to our customers and directs a culture of continuous improvement through process improvement best practices measurement and accountability. This position also coordinates with necessary regulatory agencies interfaces with auditors and inspectors and with internal resources to ensure compliance with all federal state local and company requirements and programs.

Responsibilities

Maintenance and Facility Management

• Directly manages all facility maintenance and equipment procurement repairs maintenance and installation
• Manages approximately 2-3 associates in a 1.0 million sq. foot campus consisting of 2 buildings. More locations and buildings are expected to be added in the future.
• Manages team members to execute operational goals and expectations. Reviews team performance via frequent feedback and formal performance reviews
• Oversees vendors and contractors to minimize productivity disruptions
• Directlyresponsible for building maintenance to include structural maintenance dock doors dock plates exhaust fans small plumbing jobs etc.
• Directly responsible for MHE fleetyard trucks packaging equipment and automated/robotic equipment repairs and maintenance for location
• Ensures compliance with all applicable federal state and local regulations and all Saddle Creek policies and procedures regarding safety and compliance
• Develops recommendations for purchases including facility supplies equipment and services
• Conducts solicitation of new vendors analyzes bids and negotiates agreements with service providers
• Manages all service vendors to ensure compliance with service agreements
• Performs basic inspections checks and audits related to safety security and fire suppression to include knowledge of fire extinguishers riser dump valves pump testing and system maintenance

Qualifications

Education/Experience

• 10 years of experience of progressive facility/machinery/equipment maintenance experience in a warehouse manufacturing or distribution environment. Food Grade experience is preferred
• High school diploma or GED required Bachelors degree preferred or equivalent experience
• 5 years of supervisory experience directly supervising or managing a team of salaried and hourly associates
• Experience negotiating and managing vendor service agreements
• Experience managing facilities and/or equipment maintenance in a construction distribution manufacturing or fleet maintenance setting
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Must demonstrate collaborative leadership skills to influence and manage change
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word Excel PowerPoint) internet web-based and job specific software applications
• Possess good time management and decision-making skills and have the ability to prioritize duties in a high-stress environment

Knowledge Skills and Abilities

• Hands-on leader accustomed to participating in maintenance activities as needed with practical experience and a solid mechanical aptitude
• Ability to build strong working relationships with all levels of management
• Ability to lead others in a positive working environment and to grow and develop employees
• Proven ability to successfully meet deliverables and excel in a fast paced and challenging environment
• Ability to negotiate make recommendations and prepare written proposals
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills; ability to communicate and present information to employees at all levels
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints schematics and other diagrams
• Demonstrated proficiency in Microsoft Office including Word Excel and PowerPoint
• Ability to travel occasionally as required
• Solid judgment problem solving and decision-making skills
• Must have a proven record of taking initiative and responsibility both individually and as a member of a team
• Experience writing detailed policies and procedures and process flow documents
• Process improvement and continuous improvement experience

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Benefits:

• Benefits packageincluding medical dental vision HSA and medical reimbursement

• Annual bonus eligibility

• 401(k) match

• Vacation and holiday pay

• Employee assistance and identity theft protection

• Career development and opportunity for internal promotions

• Tuition reimbursement for further education

• Company paid life insurance and short term disability

Saddle Creek is an Equal Opportunity employer and an Affirmative Action employer as required by law. We provide equal employment opportunities to applicants and existing associates and evaluate qualified candidates without regard to race gender national origin ancestry age color religious creed marital status genetic information sexual orientation gender identity gender expression sex (including pregnancy breastfeeding and related medical conditions) mental or physical disability medical condition military and veteran status or any other status or condition protected by applicable federal state or local laws governmental regulations and executive orders. View the EEO poster the E-Verify Postinghere.

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