Building Operations Supervisor

About the role

Directs and coordinates the activities of employees engaged in the repair, maintenance, and installation of machines, tools, equipment, and in the maintenance of buildings, grounds, and utility systems of a manufacturing plant by performing duties personally or through subordinate supervisors. The job duties cannot physically be performed remotely and are required to be performed onsite.

Responsibilities

• Coordinates with all Sunrider affiliates to assist in building/home/plant standards: China, Taiwan, Singapore, and Malaysia.
• Develops maintenance policy and procedures that ensure the optimal functioning of buildings, grounds, and associated equipment.
• Ensures that all building components, such as fire sprinklers, pumps, racks, are in compliance and have all required up‑to‑date permits.
• Manages all building systems including mechanical, electrical, plumbing, HVAC, safety, and waste management.
• Directs maintenance activities on utility systems to provide continuous supply of heat, steam, electric power, gas, compressed air and air ventilation required for operations.
• Manages and trains a staff of employees in the general maintenance of buildings, grounds, and equipment.
• Ensures facilities maintenance work follows safety standards, conforms to specifications, and that work orders are tracked and completed within budgeted guidelines.
• May oversee contractors engaged for facility renovation projects.
• Ensures that project/department milestones/goals are met and adhering to approved budgets.
• Has full authority over personnel actions.
• Develops preventive maintenance program in conjunction with engineering and maintenance staff for Sunrider U.S.A. and Sunrider affiliates.
• Plans, develops, and implements new methods and procedures designed to improve operations, minimize operating costs, and effect greater utilization of labor and materials.
• Reviews new product plans and discusses equipment needs and modifications with design engineers.
• Directs training, and indoctrination of employees to improve work performance and acquaint employees with company policies and procedures.
• Confers with management, engineering, and quality control personnel to resolve maintenance problems and recommend measures to improve operations and conditions of machines and equipment.
• Confers with employees and other staff to resolve employee grievances.
• Prepares department budget and monitors expenditure of funds in budget.
• Ensures the buildings, production departments and grounds around the facilities are in a good state of repair and comply with all FDA, NSF, or other regulatory agency regulations.
• Manages the employees of the Maintenance Department and Sanitation Department; responsible for overall direction, coordination, and evaluation of these units.
• Carries supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization’s policies and applicable laws, including interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual 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: Associate degree (A.A.) in any Engineering field or equivalent from a two‑year college or technical school; or a minimum of five years related experience and