Facility Manager

Facility Manager

Requirements

• Minimum 5 years of maintenance management experience.
• Working knowledge of ammonia and Freon systems.
• Working knowledge of environmental regulations/legislation and governing bodies.
• Working knowledge of all applicable building, life/safety, and fire protection standards and codes.
• Good interpersonal skills to establish and maintain co-worker relationships.
• Ability to read, analyze and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations.
• Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule including nights and weekends.
• Strong problem-solving and organization skills with a focus on meeting deadlines.
• Excellent communication skills and strong leadership.
• Ability to manage multiple functions simultaneously in a fast-paced environment with minimal supervision.
• Ability to adapt to changing organizational and operational needs.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Outlook, Teams, etc.).
• Possession of valid state Driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Manage the daily work and safety of associates engaged in building, grounds, sanitation, refrigeration systems, power industrial equipment and security maintenance through tracking software and preventative maintenance schedules.
• Manage, assign, and monitor facility projects for quality and timely completion.
• Lead to create a culture of safety that ensures that every US Foods associate remains injury free, always.
• Interpret, train, and consistently enforce Company policies and procedures.
• Perform management functions of staff selection, development, discipline, performance reviews and/or terminations.
• Maintain associate relations through regular meetings and by keeping open communication with associates through answering questions and explaining policies.
• Manage labor hours within budget and prepare work schedules including extra workdays as needed.
• Develop business relationships to ensure communication and efficient operations with third party vendors including, but not limited to, utility representatives, refrigeration contractor, janitorial, pest services, and security.
• Maintain current certificate of insurance and hold harmless agreements for all contracted vendors.
• Manage the proper selection, purchase, utilization, and inventory of Company assets in support of the facilities department.
• Coordinate with other departments as necessary to ensure upgrades and repairs are completed efficiently and effectively.
• Communicate as necessary all issues that affect normal building operations to corporate facilities team.
• Prepare budget, profit plans and capital requests as required.
• Suggest efficiency ideas and cost reduction measures and assist with the implementation of changes within facility maintenance duties to increase the efficiency of the facility.
• Comply with local, state and federal regulatory agencies (i.e. OSHA, EPA, USDA, DOT, Tax commission etc.).
• Conduct audits ensuring all required inspections and documentation (including, but not limited to, food safety documentation, EPSM, PSM, fire protection, etc.) are completed accurately and retained to ensure a minimum potential for loss.
• Coordinate efforts with Safety department to aid in training, associate observations, up-dating preferred work methods, accident investigations, and routine safety inspections.
• Coordinate emergency response or crisis management activities, develop and maintain liaisons with local emergency management and other entities to support a safe environment.
• Other duties as assigned by manager.

Preferred Qualifications

• Certificate, licenses, and registrations in refrigeration/HVAC preferred.
• Level 1 Ammonia Operation Certification preferred.
• Powered Industrial Equipment Certification preferred.
• Certificate in fleet trade/mechanic preferred.