Facilities Manager

Dover Corporation; Grand Rapids; On-site; CAD 101,000 - 129,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global manufacturing firm seeks a Facilities Manager for their Grand Rapids location. The role entails planning and directing maintenance activities, overseeing contractors, and implementing a preventative maintenance program. Candidates should have a Bachelor's Degree and at least 3 years of experience in facilities management. Strong communication and project management skills are essential. This position offers competitive compensation and benefits as part of a comprehensive package.

Qualifications

• 3+ years’ experience in facilities management or 10 years’ in a related field.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work flexible hours as needed.

Responsibilities

• Plans and directs all maintenance activities for the facility.
• Oversees facility contractors and manages project scopes.
• Develops and implements a preventative maintenance program.

Skills

Project management

Communication skills

Negotiation skills

Problem-solving skills

MS Office proficiency

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Tools

MS Excel

Oracle

MPR/ERP

Job description

Facilities Manager

Location: Grand Rapids, MI, US, 49503

Work Arrangement: Onsite

PSG® is the global pump, metering and dispensing-solution expert, enabling the safe and efficient transfer of critical and valuable fluids that require optimal performance and reliability in applications where it matters most. PSG is a leading provider of flow meters designed to reduce waste and downtime while accurately measuring, monitoring and controlling the distribution of fluids. Headquartered in Downers Grove, IL, USA, PSG is comprised of several world-class brands, including Abaque®, All-Flo™, Almatec®, Blackmer®, Ebsray®, em-tec®, Griswold®, Hydro™, Malema™, Mouvex®, Neptune®, PSG® Biotech, Quantex™, Quattroflow®, and Wilden®. PSG products are manufactured on three continents – North America, Europe, and Asia – in state-of-the-art facilities that practice lean manufacturing and are ISO-certified. PSG is part of the Pumps & Process Solutions segment of Dover Corporation. For additional information on PSG, please visit ps gdover.com.

We thrive on winning and being number one; and are always looking to add the best and brightest to our talented team of professionals. PSG offers a unique combination of the both small company atmosphere: with an ownership mindset that allows you to make close-to-the-customer decisions; an innovative approach in seeing beyond what is possible today and entrepreneurial spirit in the pursuit of new opportunities; combined with benefits of a large company’s scale, tools, expertise, and financial strength with Dover. Join PSG, a growing global company where your curiosity, hard work and ambition is rewarded with exceptional career opportunities in a friendly & fast paced environment.

PSG is part of the Pumps and Process Solutions segment of the Dover Corporation® (NYSE: DOV). Dover is a diversified global manufacturer and solutions provider with annual revenue of over $7 billion. We deliver innovative equipment and components, consumable supplies, aftermarket parts, software and digital solutions, and support services through five operating segments. Recognized for our entrepreneurial approach for over 65 years, our team of over 24,000 employees takes an ownership mindset, collaborating with customers to redefine what\'s possible.

Position Summary

The Facilities Manager plans and directs all maintenance activities for the buildings and grounds of the Grand Rapids facility in support of company goals, utilizing available resources in the most efficient and effective manner while complying with time and budget constraints. Projects may be very large and have a significant impact on overall company goals. The Facilities Manager oversees all facility contractors, including HVAC, electrical, water, sewer, gas, janitorial, landscape, safety equipment, and security. This individual is responsible for cultivating a wide network of internal and external resources to facilitate the completion of tasks. They demonstrate advanced project management skills by acting as a project manager on large, conceptually defined projects. The Facilities Manager has direct reports that include Plant Services employees, collaboration with maintenance, millwrights and machine repair, as well as contractors and vendors.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Plans, organizes, and prioritizes daily work routines for the team to meet established schedules.
• Demonstrates self-confidence, and ability to manage consultants, and contractors, while interfacing with multiple departments, working with internal manufacturing engineers, operation managers, and skilled trades and plant services to manage projects, policies and procedures.
• Schedules and Directs Plant Services employees across 3 shifts with collaboration from off-shift supervisors.
• Manages attendance and PTO for all Plant services employees.
• Exercise authority and judgment within generally defined limits to determine appropriate action. Failure to achieve results or erroneous decisions or recommendations may cause delays resulting in the allocation of additional resources or negatively affect significant business goals.
• Responsible for contacting outside contractors and vendors to procure quotes regarding work that is required within this facility.
• Exercising superior judgement when awarding work to outside contractors and vendors taking into account cost, quote work scope, and past contractor performance.
• Holding outside contractors and vendors accountable for work scope and quality of work completed as stated on initial quote.
• Initiating and completing Purchase Orders (POs) for expenditures within the facilities department in a timely manner.
• Plans, organizes and drives Preventative Maintenance Schedule for all machines within the facility.
• Develop a preventative maintenance program for equipment that does not have a specified program.
• Ensure ongoing facility work stays within budget, investigate and pursue innovative ideas to reduce cost, improve quality, and increase productivity to support business objectives.
• Supports maintenance and manufacturing engineering in troubleshooting issues, providing skilled trades services as needed to achieve goals.
• Ability to analyze existing systems and collect data on building operations, plant layout, equipment, demand load, and usage in an effort to reduce the consumption of electricity, natural gas, water, and other resources in incremental stages.
• Review project plans and specifications prior to bidding and inspect new construction and renovation work performed by outside contractors to ensure compliance with approved contract documents, policies, and standards.
• Ability to multi-task and perform in a dynamic environment.
• Highly organized and efficient in approaching tasks.
• Strong team player, work ethic and commitment to win, self-starter with the ability to problem solve, anticipate, and avoid issues.
• Strong attention to detail, hands-on and strive to execute.
• Interfaces with a wide array of individuals, able to influence.

Qualifications/Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree – from a 4-year college or university along with 3+ years’ experience in a related field or 10 years’ experience in the related field.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong negotiation and problem-solving skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Proficient in MS Office, including advanced skills in MS Excel. Oracle Experience is preferred.
• Proficient with utilization of MPR or ERP.
• Ability to work flexible hours as needed.
• Dover PSG will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the US. Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a background investigation and drug screen.
• We consider several job-related, non-discriminatory factors when determining the pay rate for a position, including responsibilities, work experience, education/training, location, and key skills. Pay is part of the Total Rewards provided to compensate and recognize employees.
• Benefits include a comprehensive package described in the original posting.
• All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, age, genetic information, or any other factors prohibited by law.
• Attention Applicants: If you require a reasonable accommodation to complete any part of the application process, please contact [e-mail] with the Job Requisition Number / Job Title and Location.