Facilities Manager

Belcan; Meriden (CT); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading provider of qualified personnel seeks an EHS/Facilities Manager in Meriden, CT. This role involves overseeing EHS programs, ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations, and managing facility operations. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's in engineering, significant experience in a manufacturing environment, and strong leadership skills. Competitive opportunities for contract and direct assignments are available, focusing on maintaining a safe and efficient workplace.

Qualifications

• Five or more years of equipment and facilities maintenance and EHS experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Minimum five years prior supervisory experience.
• Extensive knowledge of local, state, and federal EHS regulations.

Responsibilities

• Oversee Facilities and EHS Departments.
• Develop, implement, and maintain EHS policies and procedures.
• Conduct regular safety audits and incident investigations.
• Manage facilities maintenance schedules and vendor contracts.
• Report EHS performance metrics.

Skills

Preventative maintenance functions

Industrial electrical concepts

Pneumatic systems

Plumbing

Carpentry

Strong communication skills

Project Management

Problem-solving

Organizational skills

Technical capacity

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Lean manufacturing experience or Six Sigma certification

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

SAP

Job description

The EHS/Facilities Manager develops and implements Environmental, Health and Safety (EHS) programs, ensuring regulatory compliance (OSHA/EPA), conducting audits, training staff, managing incident investigations, and overseeing facility operations (maintenance, space planning) to create a safe, functional, and compliant workplace, balancing safety culture with operational efficiency and budget management.

Responsibilities

• Oversee Facilities and EHS Departments, monitors activities of the personnel and applicable EHS and facilities contractors
• Develop, implement, and maintain EHS policies and procedures in compliance with local, state, and federal regulations
• Conduct regular safety audits, risk assessments, and incident investigations
• Lead strategies for training programs, safety practices, emergency preparedness, hazardous waste management, sustainability initiatives and environmental impact
• Primary contact between company and regulatory agencies
• Manage facilities maintenance schedules, vendor contracts, capital improvement projects and service agreements
• Develop and manage EHS and facilities budget
• Monitor and report EHS performance metrics and set and track facilities objectives
• Participate of the Lean Daily Management and EHS metrics

Education & Experience

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, preferably Mechanical or Electrical with five (5) or more years of equipment and facilities maintenance and EHS experience in a manufacturing combined with minimum five (5) years prior supervisory experience.
• Extensive knowledge of the EHS local, state and federal regulations
• Lean manufacturing experience or Six Signa certification
• Prior facilities experience with multibuilding manufacturing sites.

Knowledge & Skills

• Extensive knowledge of preventative maintenance functions, industrial electrical concepts, pneumatic systems, plumbing, and carpentry.
• Prefer to be certified in ISO 9001/ AS9100, CPR, AED, First Aid
• Facilitation of EHS trainings
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to work with a culturally diverse workforce.
• Proficient and well-rounded technical capacity.
• Proficient in Project Management
• Proven leadership skills with the ability to engage and motivate staff.
• Proficient computer skills including Microsoft Office Suite and SAP.
• Ability to analyse and solve problems to support continuous improvement.
• Strong organization skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities concurrently while working in a fast-paced, high-volume work environment.

Belcan is a leading provider of qualified personnel to many of the world's most respected enterprises. We offer excellent opportunities for contract/temporary, temp-to-hire, and direct assignments in the engineering, IT, and professional fields. We are the employer of choice for thousands worldwide. Our overriding goal is to provide quality staffing solutions that help people, organizations, and communities succeed. Belcan is a team-driven Equal Opportunity Employer committed to workforce diversity. For more information, please visit our website at http://www.belcan.com.

Belcan is an equal opportunity employer. Your application and candidacy will not be considered based on race, color, sex, religion, creed, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.