Facility Manager

About the role

Amentum is seeking a Facility Manager for our Operations & Maintenance team in Des Moines, IA.

Typical work hours are Monday - Friday, hours may vary based on business demand.

Responsibilities

• Oversees day-to-day production maintenance operations and maintenance of client’s buildings, facilities and equipment focusing on keeping all equipment in an operating and functional condition by directing a workforce consisting of technical and non-technical employees.
• Influences, develops and controls budget, costs, staff and vendors by planning, scheduling, implementing processes and drafting procedures.
• Utilizes strong organizational and problem-solving skills and creative thinking to introduce and manage change in order to achieve continuous improvement.
• Initiates and communicates a variety of personnel actions; e.g., employment, termination, performance and salary reviews, disciplinary actions, scheduling and/or approving overtime.
• Establish and maintain effective two-way communications to understand the needs and concerns of employees; communicate employee attitudes and expectations to higher management; properly manage employee personal information.
• Identify and maintain accountability for company assets within assigned area and ensure employees understand their obligation to protect company assets.
• Demonstrates leadership by example and shows integrity and candor in all actions.
• Works proactively to identify potential project problems or opportunities, analyzes these issues using appropriate resources, and develops and implements optimum alternatives.
• Develops, recommends and implements long-range goals and short-range objectives as well as plans and practices to produce optimum results. Direct day-to-day operations to attain established goals and objectives. Monitor performance against approved plans.
• Clearly understands Amentum scope of work and contract requirements for the area of responsibility.
• Supports Amentum management as the designated Amentum agent for all discussions and negotiations with customers.
• Supports or conducts formal presentations to clients and/or management.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business, engineering, facilities management, or a related field, or demonstrated equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Five years of progressively responsible facilities or production operations and maintenance experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience creating metrics and data mining for driving performance results.
• Experience in creating Power Point presentation and giving presentation in front of large audiences.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suites with emphasis on the ability to navigate and formulate within Excel and Access.
• General working knowledge of industrial facility maintenance in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience utilizing a CMMS (Computerized Maintenance Management System).

Additional Information

• Qualified applicants who are offered a position must pass a pre-employment substance abuse test.
• This position may require a valid Driver’s License.
• This position does not include sponsorship for United States work authorization.
• This position will require the ability to obtain a security access badge at our client’s location.
• This position will require various shifts, weekends, and alternative work schedules.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain facility credentials/authorization.
• Note: U.S. Citizenship is required for facility credentials/authorization at this work location.
• Within Amentum, our group provides facilities and production maintenance services for our clients’ industrial, manufacturing, distribution, pharmaceutical, and commercial sites worldwide.
• We run our own crews of Production Maintenance Techs, CNC Service Techs, Automation Techs, Industrial Electricians, Maintenance Mechanics, Industrial HVAC Techs, Logistics / Crib Management, Planner/ Schedulers, Supervisors and safety professionals inside our customers’ facilities to keep their infrastructure operating smoothly.
• These are full-time, regular positions with Amentum that offer competitive pay and a full benefits package, including; - Medical, Dental & Vision insurance
• - 401k plan
• - Employee discounts
• - And much more –
• - And your benefits start the same day you do!

Physical Requirements

• Requires the ability to regularly lift up to 50 lbs.
• Requires the ability to regularly climb extension ladders, roof ladder, stepladders, and stairs at least 10 times during shift.
• Requires the flexibility to bend/stoop, squat repetitive during shift.
• Requires the ability to regularly kneel repetitive for shift.
• Requires the ability to move in a 90-degree fashion on a repetitive basis for shift.
• Requires the ability to stretch/reach on a repetitive basis for shift.
• Requires the ability to walk extensively throughout the plant during shift.
• Requires the use of a Company/Client approved utility knife.
• Requires the ability to differentiate colors pertaining to wire color-coding.
• Some tasks will require repetitive wrist movement.
• Requires the ability to interact with all clients in a professional and friendly manner despite periods of stress.

Special Requirements

• Wear steel toe safety shoes, safety glasses, gloves, hard hats and other Personal Protective Equipment as needed.
• Cope with demands (stressors) that are associated with the job and/or the work environment so that acceptable levels of performance and overall contribution are maintained.