Healthcare Facilities Leader: Plant Operations & Safety

Legacy Healthcare; Illinois; On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Legacy Healthcare seeks an experienced Vice President of Plant Operations to oversee the physical plants across skilled nursing facilities. You will lead maintenance, environmental services, life safety programs, and capital improvements to ensure safety, compliance, and operational efficiency.

You will collaborate with Administrators and regional leaders to balance day-to-day needs with long-term planning, regulatory readiness, and cost management across multiple campuses.

Qualifications

• Proven leadership and team-management capabilities.
• Strong organizational and communication skills.
• Ability to travel between facilities as needed.

Responsibilities

• Provide regional leadership for plant operations across multiple facilities.
• Establish maintenance standards, safety, and regulatory compliance.
• Oversee maintenance directors and plant operations teams.
• Develop preventative maintenance programs and capital plans.
• Manage budgeting, expenses, and vendor relationships.
• Support regulatory surveys and environmental health requirements.
• Lead cost-savings and efficiency initiatives.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem-solving

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor's degree in facilities management or related field

Job description

Legacy Healthcare seeks an experienced Vice President of Plant Operations to oversee the physical plants across skilled nursing facilities. You will lead maintenance, environmental services, life safety programs, and capital improvements to ensure safety, compliance, and operational efficiency.

You will collaborate with Administrators and regional leaders to balance day-to-day needs with long-term planning, regulatory readiness, and cost management across multiple campuses.