Facilities Area Manager

Job Description

The Role

The Facilities Area Manager is responsible for overseeing all aspects of a buildings functionality maintenance and security ensuring the safety and suitability of the space for occupants by managing tasks like cleaning security repairs building systems and space planning and coordinating with contractors to address maintenance needs.

What Youll Do (Responsibilities)

• Oversee the day-to-day maintenance of the manufacturing facility including building systems equipment utilities and infrastructure
• Manage facility projects including renovations expansions and reconfigurations ensuring compliance with safety standards and budgetary constraints
• Coordinate and oversee external contractors and service providers for facility maintenance and repairs
• Monitor facility expenses review contracts and identify cost-saving opportunities without compromising safety or quality
• Plan and execute routine maintenance schedules for building systems like HVAC electrical plumbing and fire safety equipment
• Plan for future development in line with strategic business objectives
• Investigate security incidents accidents and near-miss events and implement corrective actions to prevent future occurrences
• Interacts and collaborates with many teams cross-functionally
• Creates and communicates vision & strategies specific to functional responsibilities (may include preparing and giving presentations)
• Provides timely and consistent feedback to direct employees as appropriate

Your Skills & Abilities (Required Qualifications)

• Bachelors Degree in Business Engineering or equivalent professional level experience
• 7 years of experience in leadership in a manufacturing environment or equivalent related functions
• Knowledge of general maintenance methods operating requirements and safety precautions related to facilities management
• Familiarity with relevant safety and environmental regulations
• Effective problem-solving and decision-making abilities
• Able to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing
• Strong multi-tasking organizational and time management skills with acute attention to detail
• Able to work on-site on holidays weekends and/or evenings if needed
• Has experience writing Appropriation Requests and has maintained project spending information for prior projects on-time and on-budget history a-plus

What Will Give You A Competitive Edge (Preferred Qualifications)

• Prior experience in facilities engineering preferred
• MBA/MS Engineering or Business Administration
• Prior Manufacturing assignment & solid working relationship with UAW
• Working knowledge and relationship with key contacts of major Functional Groups including:GPSC Engineering Quality CME Advanced PE Finance SQE/AQE Corporate NPP/MBC staff
• Demonstrated willingness to escalate emerging issues and leads team to resolve quickly and competently
• Works constructively with others under pressure to achieve all Project Imperatives

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