Job Description

Job Summary

The Facilities & Maintenance Manager is responsible for overseeing the maintenance, repair, and efficient operation of all buildings, grounds, and equipment. This role ensures that facilities are safe, functional, and compliant with all relevant regulations. The manager leads a team of maintenance supervisor, lead, technicians and coordinates with vendors and contractors to support facility needs. This position is a full-time onsite role.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Develop and implement preventive maintenance programs for all facility systems and equipment.
• Supervise and coordinate the work of maintenance staff and external contractors.
• Monitor building systems include HVAC, steam, compressed air, plumbing, electrical, and security systems.
• Ensure compliance with health, safety, and environmental regulations.
• Manage budgets for maintenance and repair activities.
• Organize, plan, and execute capital expenditures.
• Respond promptly to emergency maintenance requests and facility issues.
• Maintain accurate records of maintenance schedules, inspections, and repairs.
• Oversee facility renovations, upgrades, and space planning.
• Organize, plan, and execute plant shutdowns for equipment installations and preventative maintenance.
• Source and manage vendor relationships for supplies and services.
• Collaborate with other departments to support operational needs

Required Qualifications

• Proven experience in facilities management or building maintenance (typically 5+ years).
• Strong knowledge of building systems (HVAC, steam, electrical, plumbing, etc.).
• Excellent leadership and team management skills.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, technical manuals, and schematics.
• Familiarity with safety regulations and building codes.
• Strong organizational and problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent time management and multitasking skills.
• Proficiency in maintenance management software is a plus.
• Technical certification or bachelor’s degree.
• Familiar with other Maintenance Improvement methodologies
• Open to new methods and opportunities.
• Strong attention to detail.

Extras We Love!

• Food industry experience
• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or a related field
• Contract handling experience
• Proven experience in a Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS)

Personal Qualities

Leadership – Proven success in leading high-performance teams, achieving results through others, and being a strong team player

Innovative thinking – Ability to lead innovative and/or transformative projects and strives for continuous improvements

Analytical thinking - Exceptional ability to analyze data and utilize it to make sound business decisions

Customer oriented – Demonstrate strong focus on customer service and client satisfaction while maintaining high ethics and professional integrity in all interactions

Conflict management and resolution skills - Build consensus, anticipate and solve problems

Results focused – Ability to organize and manage multiple, and at times competing priorities

Communication skills – Demonstrate strong communication and collaboration skills necessary to lead and manage teams and projects effectively

Relationship building skills – Ability to work within a dynamic team setting and provide leadership to build and develop strong teams.

Physical Requirements

Lifting and Carrying : Must be able to lift 25 pounds to 50 pounds.

Standing, Walking and Climbing Stairs : Must be able to stand and walk for extended periods and able to climb stairs to reach work locations as needed.

Repetitive Movements and Manual Dexterity : Some tasks involve repetitive motions (i.e. typing). Must be able to perform these repetitive movements without experiencing strain or discomfort.

Balance and Coordination : Jobs may require working on elevated platforms, ladders, or scaffolding may necessitate good balance and coordination skills to prevent accidents.

Vision and Hearing : Good vision and hearing are essential for identifying defects, reading instructions, and maintaining situational awareness in a manufacturing environment.

Bending and Stooping : Manufacturing settings may require employees to bend, stoop, or crouch in order to access equipment or perform certain tasks. Flexibility and the ability to bend safely are important.

Respiratory Health : In environments with potential exposure to dust, chemicals, or fumes, respiratory health may be a concern. Some jobs may require the use of respiratory protection equipment, so employees must be physically capable of wearing and using such equipment.

Temperature Tolerance : Facility can have varying temperature conditions. Work may require employees to work in hot or cold environments.

Reasonable accommodations may be made for individuals with disabilities to ensure equal employment opportunities, in compliance with applicable laws such as the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) in the United States.

Work Environment

Temperature Control : Our facility maintains strict temperature controls to ensure food safety and product quality. While much of your work will occur in a temperature-controlled environment, you may occasionally be required to work in cold or hot rooms as part of the production process.

Noise Level : The production floor can be loud due to the operation of industrial machinery and the movement of forklifts. Hearing protection is required and will be provided to ensure your comfort and safety.

Industrial Machinery : You will work alongside a variety of industrial machines designed for food processing and packaging. Proper training and safety measures will be in place to ensure your safety while operating or working near these machines.

Allergen/Chemical Exposure : You may work or be exposed to food products that contain allergens such as peanuts, tree nuts, soy, wheat, milk, eggs, etc. Cross-contact and exposure to allergens can occur during various stages of production. Additionally, in the course of your duties, you may handle or encounter cleaning agents, sanitizers, food additives, and other chemicals used in our manufacturing processes. Proper training and safety protocols will be provided to minimize risks.

Good Manufacturing Process : We take our food safety seriously! We follow strict Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP's) to ensure proper food safety, quality and commitment to health and safety for our teams and customers. This means you will be expected to comply with proper PPE usage and behaviors compliant to our Food Safety and Quality standards. All plant employees must wear slip-resistant/non-slip shoes and provided uniforms while in the plant.

Pay Range

The target salary range for this position is $120,000-$125,000/annually. The actual rate offered will depend on a variety of factors, which may include, as applicable, years of relevant experience.

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