Manager, Facilities

CORE DUTIES

• Lead facility maintenance through hiring, training, creative problem solving, communication, and effective delegation to meet leadership and organizational needs.
• Supervise, prioritize, and coordinate the activities of the facility maintenance team.
• Delegate responsibilities, assignments, projects to facility maintenance staff to develop decision making skills, communication skills, customer service skills, and pride of ownership.
• Develop and manage maintenance documentation to ensure compliance with Promega’s quality system, business, regulatory, and contractual needs.
• Communicate effectively with building occupants, stakeholders, Facility Director, and management staff regarding facility maintenance issues.
• Ensure refrigeration and building alarms are actively monitored by maintenance staff and provide assistance as required.
• Provide coaching and mentoring to enhance customer service and response among facility maintenance and security staff.
• Drive operational improvements and solutions for building system deficiencies.
• Create project capital justification requests for potential facility projects.
• Manage and coordinate equipment installation and facility remodel projects.
• Assist with drafting and maintaining Facilities department forecasting.
• Share 'on-call' responsibilities with other maintenance staff as needed.
• Occasionally visit facilities during non-business hours to address building systems problems.

KEY QUALIFICATIONS

• Associate Degree in a technical facility maintenance field or equivalent experience.
• Minimum 10 years experience in building maintenance or related fields such as construction, mechanical, HVAC, electrical, plumbing, etc.
• Minimum 5 years supervisory experience including a track record of successful communication, budgeting & negotiating, scheduling, and staffing.
• Ability to drive and work flexible hours as required.
• Superior verbal and written communication skills.
• Customer service orientation.
• Positive, productive, and flexible work attitude with a willingness to adjust scheduled work hours.
• Proven track record in creating a safe and comfortable working environment and compliance with local, state, and federal codes.
• Proficiency in digital tools and technology, including Microsoft applications and mobile platforms, with the ability to adapt and leverage emerging technologies.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Knowledge of critical systems, including production lines, HVAC, water treatment systems, security, and electrical generation systems.
• Experience working in a chemical processing laboratory environment.
• Knowledge of Total Productive Maintenance practices/principles.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• Ability to move objects weighing up to 100 pounds occasionally for up to one hour per day.
• Occasional climbing of ladders.
• Valid driver's license.