Facilities Manager

Lithion Battery Inc.; Calgary; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Lithion Battery Inc. is seeking a Facilities Manager to oversee building services, maintenance, and safety in a manufacturing environment. You will ensure all utilities function, supervise cleaning and custodial services, and conduct regular inspections of facilities and production equipment.

You will forecast budgets, manage contracts, and coordinate with department leaders on office moves and equipment changes. Strong leadership, organization, and regulatory knowledge are essential for success.

Qualifications

• Strong project management, negotiation and leadership skills.
• Detail oriented with ability to complete tasks in a fast-paced environment.
• General knowledge of environmental regulations (i.e. WBC, OHS etc.).

Responsibilities

• Ensures buildings and grounds are clean and safe.
• Maintains facilities and production equipment with all utilities functioning properly.
• Oversees custodial functions and cleaning services.
• Conducts and documents regular facilities and equipment inspections.
• Forecasts and supervises financial and physical resources of facilities management.
• Manages facility service contracts for maintenance, safety, repairs and modifications.
• Ensures compliance with regulations and assists with energy management.
• Plans office and equipment moves and coordinates with managers.

Skills

Project management

Negotiation

Leadership

Attention to detail

Education

High School diploma or GED

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Summary

Reporting to the Director/VP of Manufacturing Operations, the Facilities Manager is responsible for ensuring the building’s services and maintenance meet all operational needs.

Direct Reports

• N/A

Key Responsibilities & Duties

• Ensures buildings and grounds are clean and safe
• Ensures that the facilities, production equipment, are fully operational with all utilities functioning properly
• Operates and maintains custodial functions, including overseeing cleaning services to ensure they are completed satisfactory
• Conducts and documents regular facilities inspections, and production equipment inspections
• Checks completed work by vendors and contractors
• Recommends maintenance, mechanical, electrical, and facility design modifications
• Forecasts, allocates, and supervises the financial and physical resources of the facilities management
• Records and monitors all maintenance expenditures
• Ensures stock levels are maintained within the approved budget
• Develops and manages facility service contracts regarding maintenance, safety, environmental, repairs, improvements and modifications
• Ensures compliance with state and federal regulations, and assists with energy management
• Responsible for the purchase of goods and services that directly impact the operation of the facility
• Plans, coordinates and communicates with managers and department representatives of any office or equipment moves
• Performs routine maintenance on facilities and making repairs as needed
• Schedules routine inspections and emergency repairs with outside vendors
• Ensures proper security measures for the workplace, including collaborating with security system vendors or a team of security professionals
• Maintains day-to-day operations of facilities, such as delegating or completing maintenance orders
• Creates reports on maintenance, repairs, safety and other occurrences for supervisors and other relevant staff
• Prepares facilities for changing weather conditions
• May plan and coordinate office assignments for new employees
• Coordinates all office equipment moves
• Performs other duties outside their scope of work as assigned and required

Qualifications & Compentencies

• High School graduate or General Education Degree
• 2 to 4 years related facilities experience preferred
• Mechanically inclined; general experience working with mechanical systems, electrical, plumbing etc.
• Strong project management, negotiation, and leadership skills; detail oriented and the ability to successfully complete all tasks in a fast-paced environment
• General knowledge of environmental regulations (i.e. WBC, OHS etc.)
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal, with a focus on customer service
• Strong computer skills (MS Office suite)

Work Environment & Physical Requirements

Manufacturing environment requiring some or all the following:

• Prolonged periods of sitting while performing assembly tasks at a workstation, as well as the ability to stand for prolonged periods during assembly line work
• Repetitive tasks involving hand and wrist motions, such as assembling small parts, using tools and operating machinery
• Fine motor skills for accurate and efficient assembly
• Frequent reaching, grasping, pushing or pulling production materials
• Capable of lifting and carrying battery components, tools or assembled units weighing up to 50lbs. May involve moving or positioning items within the manufacturing area
• Standing, bending or kneeling to access equipment, perform on-site assessments, operate machinery, handle delicate components or performs tasks at various heights and angles
• Working in a manufacturing environment with varying temperatures and noise levels. May involve exposure to battery chemicals or other materials used in the assembly process.
• Required to wear and properly use personal protective equipment such as safety glasses and gloves as required by safety protocols