Director of Facilities (Tullahoma)

Interim Director of Facilities Management / Plant Operations

📍 Tullahoma, TN

💰 $3,600 weekly | 13-week assignment (possible extension)

Overview :

We are seeking an experienced Interim Director of Facilities Management / Plant Operations to provide strong, hands-on leadership at a 135-bed hospital in Tullahoma, Tennessee. This role ensures the safe, efficient, and compliant operation of all facility systems, maintenance, and plant functions while supporting a skilled team through an important transition period.

Schedule :

MondayFriday, 7 : 00 AM 5 : 00 PM (exempt position; additional hours as needed)

Key Responsibilities :

• Oversee the daily operations of the Facilities and Plant Operations departments.
• Manage a team of 7 direct reports (1 office administrator and 5 maintenance staff, plus 1 supervisor currently on leave).
• Lead and participate in patient safety huddles , departmental meetings, and leadership updates.
• Ensure compliance with The Joint Commission (TJC) standards, especially in the Environment of Care domain.
• Coordinate document reviews, facility inspections, and corrective actions.
• Oversee and support ongoing facility projects, including upgrades and infrastructure repairs.
• Manage vendor relationships, contracts, and procurement within an established health system framework.
• Partner with Planning, Design & Construction on major capital and renovation projects.
• Promote a culture of accountability, safety, and continuous improvement across the facilities team.

Qualifications :

Minimum 7 years of facilities or plant operations experience , with at least 5 years in a leadership capacity

Direct experience with TJC surveys (Environment of Care, Life Safety, and facility walkthroughs)

Proficiency in work order management systems (TMS or similar)

Proven success in team leadership, communication, and vendor management

NFPA Certification preferred (not required)

Healthcare or hospital facilities experience strongly preferred

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Why This Role?

This is a unique opportunity to step into a key leadership role, make an immediate impact, and support a talented facilities team within a respected regional hospital.