Facilities Maintenance Manager

Readerlink Distribution Services•Winder, GA

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About The Position

To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies to perform the essential functions of this position: Regular, reliable attendance is required as work cannot be performed remotely. Hire, train and supervise warehouse maintenance personnel in the performance of their assigned duties and achievement of department production, quality and safety goals. Manage, plan, and coordinate the activities of the facility maintenance to ensure optimum service level maintenance, and minimize operations downtime. Ensure production/maintenance schedules are maintained and customers’ needs are met by the effective management of the material flow in the facility. Train and direct employees in the performance of their assigned functions in order to achieve production/maintenance goals. Promote a positive work environment which inspires positive employee morale. Create and meet annual variable cost budgets for the department managed. Control and direct maintenance operations through effective scheduling, budgeting and human resource management programs. Establish and control distribution costs including labor, materials and overhead costs as it relates to building maintenance. Develop, implement and administer maintenance programs for improving distribution operations. Identify areas for quality improvement and initiate problem-solving activities to improve quality performance throughout the facility. Develop programs to elicit and implement the suggestions of employees. Ensure the work areas are appropriately maintained and correct any unsafe conditions immediately. Maintain a safe work environment by observing and enforcing OSHA, HAZMAT, environmental and Lock out Tag Out requirements. Oversee building and grounds maintenance including landscaping, lawn maintenance, snow removal, employee and trailer parking lot maintenance, HVAC (electrical and plumbing; lighting inside/outside), dock doors, dock plates, trailer restraints, switch lights, roofing, and fire protection systems, etc.

Requirements

Associate’s degree and 5 years of maintenance management experience and/or 7 years of warehouse maintenance experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience may be substituted.
One year’s experience in a management position with at least 2 direct reports.
Basic proficiency in the use of Microsoft Word, Excel and Warehouse Management System.
Must be able to work a flexible schedule as required which may include working off shifts and weekends.
Excellent leadership and people skills.
Some travel may be required.
Regular, reliable attendance is required as work cannot be performed remotely.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s Degree
Proficiency in English and Spanish oral and written communication
Engineering background
Proficiency in decision making, organizational skills, problem solving, results driven and technical capacity.
Must be able to work in a fast-paced, team environment.

Responsibilities

Hire, train and supervise warehouse maintenance personnel in the performance of their assigned duties and achievement of department production, quality and safety goals.
Manage, plan, and coordinate the activities of the facility maintenance to ensure optimum service level maintenance, and minimize operations downtime.
Ensure production/maintenance schedules are maintained and customers’ needs are met by the effective management of the material flow in the facility.
Train and direct employees in the performance of their assigned functions in order to achieve production/maintenance goals.
Promote a positive work environment which inspires positive employee morale.
Create and meet annual variable cost budgets for the department managed.
Control and direct maintenance operations through effective scheduling, budgeting and human resource management programs.
Establish and control distribution costs including labor, materials and overhead costs as it relates to building maintenance.
Develop, implement and administer maintenance programs for improving distribution operations.
Identify areas for quality improvement and initiate problem-solving activities to improve quality performance throughout the facility.
Develop programs to elicit and implement the suggestions of employees.
Ensure the work areas are appropriately maintained and correct any unsafe conditions immediately.
Maintain a safe work environment by observing and enforcing OSHA, HAZMAT, environmental and Lock out Tag Out requirements.
Oversee building and grounds maintenance including landscaping, lawn maintenance, snow removal, employee and trailer parking lot maintenance, HVAC (electrical and plumbing; lighting inside/outside), dock doors, dock plates, trailer restraints, switch lights, roofing, and fire protection systems, etc.