Senior Facilities Manager

Shelby American, Inc.; Brattleboro (VT); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Facilities Manager to oversee maintenance and operational functions across multiple sites. This pivotal role involves ensuring safety and efficiency of facilities, optimizing building systems, and managing maintenance activities. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in facilities management, project management, and troubleshooting, along with excellent communication skills. Join a dynamic team where your contributions will directly impact productivity and operational excellence. If you are ready to take on a challenging yet rewarding position in a high-tech environment, this opportunity is for you.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent in Facilities Management or related field required.
• Experience in construction, maintenance, and facility operations is essential.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate facilities and maintenance functions across multiple locations.
• Develop and implement Facility Management Program and life cycle requirements.

Skills

Facility Management

Project Management

Troubleshooting Skills

Organizational Skills

Communication Skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Facilities Management

Equivalent industrial experience

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

CMMS (Computerized Maintenance Management System)

Job description

Description

Responsible for coordinating the facilities and maintenance functions across the Omega Optical business including its current locations in Brattleboro, VT; Hopewell Junction, NY; Jaffrey, NH; Ayer, MA; Littleton, MA; and Ithaca, NY. This entails full responsibility for the safety and operational status of the buildings which includes the utility functions (HVAC, fire suppression, exhaust, vacuum systems, gas distribution, and wastewater disposal), and process equipment (i.e. production machines, DI/RO water systems, vacuum pumps, cooling systems, compressors, machine shop equipment, etc.). This role entails utilizing internal and external resources to execute scheduled and unscheduled maintenance activities, continuous improvement, and safety-related projects as needed by the various businesses (with input from the OOH EH&S Manager). The Senior Facilities Manager will work directly with the Facilities Engineers and Technicians at each of the sites to achieve the goals as defined by the Director of Production at the site as well as the members of the Omega Executive Leadership Team. The Senior Facilities Manager will implement projects and develop procedures that will increase the productivity/throughput of each of the sites through reduced downtimes, mitigate risks to the business related to key process equipment and facilities systems, and reduce the overall maintenance costs of the business related to urgent repairs and services. This position will report to the Chief Technology Officer.

Requirements

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Responsible for developing and implementing a Facility Management Program and life cycle requirements at all sites in collaboration with all stakeholders, including our landlord.
• Conduct and document routine facilities inspections (safety and functionality).
• Optimize building systems to consistently support business operations and minimize costs. Manage the daily activities of the Facilities Maintenance Department, prioritize, and assign resources as needed to support operational goals.
• When the company achieves the appropriate business and revenue levels, hire and train Facilities Maintenance team members in conjunction with employee development and business needs.
• Advise, monitor, and improve energy efficiency. Develop and implement cost-saving measures.
• Plan, oversee and perform preventative maintenance, unscheduled repairs, refurbishment, or renovations to the facility and its systems.
• Provide prompt response to requests and issues from facility occupants. Respond to facility alarms and system failures.
• Coordinate contractors and vendor services, obtain quotations, and negotiate contracts to optimize delivery and cost saving. Supervise and check contractors' work to verify completion as agreed and within the expected cost.
• In conjunction with the OOH EH&S Manager and the Director(s) of Production, maintain local regulatory reporting and testing, assure all State and Federal environmental reporting and compliance is adhered to and properly documented.
• Maintain files of warranties, repair records, licenses, inspections, service agreements, and contracts for critical equipment.

QUALIFICATIONS:

To perform this job successfully, the person must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent industrial experience in Facilities Management, Facilities Engineering or related qualification such as project management, business management or construction management required.
• Working knowledge of principles and practices of project management.
• Working knowledge of electrical and mechanical systems.
• Working knowledge of procurement and contracts.
• Sound knowledge of health, safety, and environmental regulations.
• Experience in construction, maintenance, and all facets of facility operation.
• Supervisory experience.
• Practical computer and control systems knowledge.
• Experience in major facility and equipment moves/relocation.

COMPETENCIES:

• Experience with facility infrastructure systems for a high-tech manufacturing environment (HVAC, Chilled Water, DI Water, Compressed Air, Gas Delivery, High Voltage Equipment, Clean Room operation and qualification).
• Strong troubleshooting skills in repair, diagnostics, and root-cause analysis of building systems and infrastructure.
• Knowledge of OSHA Standards and Environmental Compliance to Local, State and Federal Regulatory Agencies.
• Knowledge of ISO Standards.

This position requires access to information subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and/or the Export Administration Regulations. As such, this position is open only to applicants who qualify as "U.S. Persons" according to U.S Federal law.

SKILLS/ABILITIES:

• Good organizational skills and ability to collaborate with co-workers in a team atmosphere.
• Ability to understand technical documentation, equipment service manuals, and building system blueprints.
• Shop floor supervisory skills necessary.
• Excellent communication skills and record-keeping habits.
• Willingness to work flexible hours, including weekends and/or holidays as needed.

COMPUTER SKILLS:

• Microsoft Office Suite.
• Familiarity with CMMS (Computerized Maintenance Management System).
• Generic Touchscreen User Interface familiarity.