Facilities Manager

We are hiring a Senior Manager, Facilities Maintenance at our client in North Charleston, SC. As a Senior Manager, Facilities Maintenance, you will ensure the maintenance of all facilities equipment.

You will also lead the strategic direction and management of facilities projects and act as the responsible leader for all building and facilities related issues in respect to planned and reactive maintenance, and the improvement of facility equipment.

This is a direct-hire opportunity.

Shift Information

Monday Friday, 8 : 00 AM 5 : 00 PM

Essential Functions

Ensure the smooth operation of all facility equipment, manage maintenance staff, and develop and implement effective maintenance programs to reduce downtime

Oversee day-to-day activities of the facilities maintenance group, including assignment and schedule management for facility inspection, build construction / maintenance, electrical construction / maintenance, HVAC, Compressed Air, Daikin Chillers, Cooling Towers, Heating Hot Water Boiler, Building Management System (BMS), and Environmental Monitoring System (EMS)

Oversee the planning, construction, and maintenance of the facility’s equipment and spaces

Develop and manage budgets and facilities plans based on company growth and needs

Ensure building operations comply with all local zoning laws and regulations

Ensure efficient, reliable, and safe operation of all building systems management (BMS) including fire / life safety, plumbing, and waste management

Utilize computerized maintenance management systems (CMMS) to manage work

Function as liaison between facility departments and other stakeholders

Leverage maintenance resources to proactively identify opportunities and carry out projects to improve safety, productivity, cost, and quality

Manage projects and provide direction to contractors and vendors as required

Manage employee expectations and accountability

Support other maintenance teams in problem-solving and decision making

Track and measure team performance

Develop the facility team in support of company growth objectives and requirements

Ensure effective resolution of problems through timely failure analysis, identification of root cause of failures, and implementation of corrective actions to prevent recurrence

Improve and implement facility equipment maintenance programs (SOP) based on the predictive maintenance principles to ensure the efficient operation of all facility equipment on the site

Monitor and assess facility equipment performance, identify, and resolve any issues that may impact production

Create and implement measures to minimize breakdowns and repairs

Perform VEMP (Value Engineering Management Process) to ensure Infrastructure costs are within budget

Create a work environment with safety as a top priority

Enforce all health and safety rules and regulations according to state / federal laws and company protocol

Perform other tasks as assigned

Physical Demands

This position may require the following to be performed with or without reasonable accommodation.

Regularly required to stand, sit, talk, hear, and use hands and fingers to operate a computer, telephone, and facilities equipment

Ability to lift up to 50 pounds

Ability to work in a confined area

Ability to wear personal protective equipment (PPE), such as fall protection, hard hat, safety glasses, safety shoes, respirator, etc.

Travel

Local, out of state, and / or international travel may be required

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Required Education and Experience

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, or related field

Experience or training in Lean 6S & Six Sigma, continuous cost reduction, OEE improvements and Root Cause Analysis (RCA)

10+ years of related experience; at least 5+ years in a leadership role

Experience in an ISO13485, FDA, or other highly regulated environment

Proven track record of developing and implementing effective, preventive, and predictive maintenance programs on the facility equipment and manage facility maintenance staff

General Requirements

Fluent in English

Strong problem-solving and analytical skills, with the ability to identify and resolve complex maintenance issues

Strong organizational and project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously in the facility area

Ability to manage all aspects of complete Project cycle for Capex, upgrade, cost improvement initiatives from feasibility, user requirements, bid specifications, plant floor layout, vendor selection, installation, commissioning, validation, documentation support, production handover, and training

Working knowledge of BMS and EMS systems

Preferred Requirements

Previous experience managing facilities with injection molding, highly automated production, and intralogistics systems (ASRS, AGV)