Sr. Facilities Supervisor

About the role

At Gentex Corporation, we’ve created an environment where great ideas and great people can thrive. Leveraging a history that spans over 130 years, Gentex is a global leader in personal protection and situational awareness solutions for defense forces, emergency responders, and industrial personnel operating in high performance environments. Join our multinational team of exceptional and dedicated employees around the world and work on challenging and rewarding projects, grow your skills, and advance your career all while making a positive difference in the lives of our customers.

We are seeking an experienced and proactive Senior Facilities Supervisor with 10+ years of progressive experience in facilities management, plant operations, or large-scale commercial/institutional infrastructure. This role will lead a team of internal technicians and external contractors, manage preventive and reactive maintenance programs, and drive operational efficiency across our facilities at the Carbondale, PA location.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the physical infrastructure, maintenance, and safe operation of the company's buildings, equipment, and grounds, managing the Production Maintenance, Facilities Maintenance, and Machine Shop Departments.
• Hire, train, schedule, mentor, and evaluate a team of maintenance and trade staff; delegate work orders and manage performance metrics to minimize downtime.
• Oversee daily upkeep of building systems including HVAC, electrical, plumbing, mechanical, life safety, and waste management; implement comprehensive preventive maintenance programs.
• Manage repair and maintenance of various production and process-based equipment used to support daily manufacturing needs.
• Direct minor construction, space planning, renovation, and capital improvement projects; assist in negotiation of service level agreements (SLAs), manage external vendor contracts, and supervise contractor work sites.
• Monitor annual operating and capital project budgets, track facility expenses, and source equipment or supplies.
• Coordinate routine and urgent maintenance in the facility.
• Plan, schedule, and supervise building repairs and upgrades including plumbing, carpentry, painting, plastering, machine servicing, and electrical servicing.
• Monitor and replenish building supplies as required.
• Maintain a preventive maintenance plan for the site, including the care, cleaning, repair, and storage of all manufacturing tools.
• Ensure continuous production and uphold a strong commitment to customer service by promptly, amicably, and accurately addressing work orders.
• Comply with ISO standard operating procedures.
• Assist with various projects assigned by site leadership.
• Display schedule flexibility to support critical activity when necessary.

Qualifications

Education & Experience

• Associate’s degree or bachelor’s degree in Facilities Management, Engineering, Business Administration, or a related field (or equivalent combination of extensive trade/military experience).
• Minimum of 10 years of hands-on experience in facilities management, commercial maintenance, or industrial plant operations (HVAC, mechanical, electrical, and plumbing systems), with at least 5 years in a supervisory or management capacity.

Skills

• Deep understanding of hard and soft facility systems (HVAC, electrical, plumbing, structural repairs, building automation).
• Strong leadership, conflict resolution, verbal/written communication, budget management, and Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS) proficiency.
• Comprehensive technical expertise in electrical, plumbing, mechanical, fire suppression, and general building maintenance.
• Proficient hands-on technical skills and general mechanical knowledge.
• Self-motivated with strong technical task prioritization skills.
• Effective communication with site and corporate leadership.
• Advanced equipment and machinery maintenance ability preferred.

Location

Gentex’s Carbondale facility is located in Northeastern Pennsylvania in Lackawanna County. Carbondale, PA is about twenty miles north of Scranton, PA, 50 miles south of Binghamton, NY, and about 125 miles from New York City and Philadelphia. The area hosts numerous nearby state parks, nature preserves and local colleges and universities, including The University of Scranton and Marywood University. Northeast Pennsylvania offers an excellent cost of living and is a great place to work, meet people, raise a family and live.