The Manager, Facilities Maintenance is responsible for supervising the Facilities Maintenance Department in Plant 3 and Suncast’s West Chicago and Batavia Distribution Centers, as well as managing the maintenance of the plant and equipment that runs twenty-four hours a day, seven days a week throughout the year.
Requirements
- Oversee all building and grounds maintenance for Plant 3 as well as Suncast distribution centers.
- Ensure the facilities are safe, up to code, and fully operational.
- Ensure proper preventive maintenance and emergency breakdown repair capability on all key equipment and systems and any additional systems or equipment in assigned facilities.
- Maintain adequate tools and spare parts inventory with cost effective justification.
- Coordinate facility project work (cost, bidding, managing and scheduling). Coordinates bidding and purchasing of equipment and maintenance parts.
- Maintain facility compliance with all municipal, state/provincial and federal fire and safety codes, including the testing/inspections of the fire protection system.
- Manages, tracks, and controls costs associated with maintenance of forklift/vehicle fleet to include preventive maintenance and repair.
- Support maintenance and upkeep of the building exterior and ensure grounds are kept in new condition.
- Manage contractors and third-party vendors.
- Plan building maintenance and operational programs for buildings. Ensure the efficiency of all building systems.
- Plan and manage capital and large construction projects in assigned locations.
- Maintain safe work environment for all employees and supports required safety programs, postings of government mandated reports, OSHA records and reports on outside inspections
- Manage facilities planning and space allocation
- Manage custodial services.
- Coordinate with department heads for facilities needs.
- Prepare facilities for changing weather conditions.
- Collaborate with upper management on budgeting for facilities needs
- Ensure all utility systems are inspected and in accordance with regulations.
- Coordinate building security and maintenance services.
- Coordinate all maintenance issues and schedules.
- Research potential suppliers for major equipment. Request and analyze quotations. Propose final supplier and negotiate price.
- Ensure that all purchased equipment and services meets all requirements of the purchase order.
- Ensure that equipment failure during the warranty period is correctly serviced and credited.
- Implement a preventive maintenance program to reduce the amount of unexpected down time and emergency repairs.
- Maintain repair and replacement parts stock to minimize downtime. Develop sources for fast replacement part supply and part repair for items that cannot be stocked.
- Stay informed of new technology, methods, and materials within the field.
- Ensure compliance to budget.
- Supervise the facilities maintenance employees. Ensure each technician has been instructed in safe and correct methods for each assigned task. Conduct/support employee training as required.
- Schedule staff to ensure that maintenance assistance is available during all production shifts.
- Confer with the Director of Maintenance on staffing, hiring, and disciplining employees.
- Maintain employee time and production records.
- Prepare required annual personnel performance reviews in a timely basis.
Benefits
- Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance
- Telehealth benefits
- Life insurance
- 401K with employer match
- Paid vacation time off
- Paid parental leave
- Short- and long-term disability coverage
- Health Savings Accounts (HSAs) & Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs) for health and dependent care
- Paid Parental Leave (maternity & paternity)
- Educational Assistance Program
- Tuition Reimbursement
