Facilities Manager

Breeze-Eastern•Whippany, NJ

31d•$110,000 - $125,000

About The Position

Breeze-Eastern is a leading global designer and manufacturer of high-performance lifting and pulling devices for military and civilian aircraft, including rescue hoists, winches, and cargo hooks. Rescue crews trust their lives with Breeze-Eastern products, and we take that responsibility seriously. The work we do benefits the greater good, and we are a global leader because we retain and hire the best. Breeze-Eastern offers a comprehensive benefits package designed to support its employees’ health, financial security, and overall well-being. Available benefits include medical, dental, and vision coverage. Additional offerings include paid time off, company-sponsored life insurance, and participation in a 401(k)-retirement savings plan with company contributions. We are seeking a Facilities Manager responsible for performing the necessary plant engineering and maintenance of the Company’s physical facility. The Facilities Manager maintains all physical assets of the building and capital equipment, and oversees the utilities management, recommending changes in equipment or methods to sustain operating efficiency. The Facilities Manager will supervise and coordinate the upkeep of the grounds. In addition, they oversee the hazardous waste program and ensure compliance with federal and state regulations concerning hazardous waste and OSHA safety standards. The position also executes the company’s Environmental Management System (EMS) to maintain compliance with applicable federal/state regulations, OSHA rules, and AS9100 and ISO 14000 standards; develops, maintains, and distributes the annual and quarterly inspection calendars; and keeps all related logs, checklists, and inspection records. Additional duties include performing and/or conducting pre-audits and inspections related to EMS, coordinating with all department managers and supervisors, and managing all plant engineering required for production, including modifying or altering equipment to perform assigned tasks. The role specifies and approves outside contractors for construction and/or repair work, reviews their work against the contract, manages the maintenance budget, and performs related duties as assigned.

Requirements

Associate’s Degree in a technical field (or equivalent manufacturing experience)
seven or more years in a related shop
hands-on experience in HVAC and boiler systems, welding, electrical and plumbing, elevator and forklift operation, and ISO 14001 Environmental Management
Strong communication skills with the ability to interact across all levels of management and personnel
solid PC proficiency (MRP experience is a plus)

Nice To Haves

experience coordinating EMS and environmental compliance programs
familiarity with AS9100 and ISO 14000 standards
demonstrated budget management experience

Responsibilities

performing the necessary plant engineering and maintenance of the Company’s physical facility
maintains all physical assets of the building and capital equipment
oversees the utilities management, recommending changes in equipment or methods to sustain operating efficiency
supervise and coordinate the upkeep of the grounds
oversee the hazardous waste program and ensure compliance with federal and state regulations concerning hazardous waste and OSHA safety standards
executes the company’s Environmental Management System (EMS) to maintain compliance with applicable federal/state regulations, OSHA rules, and AS9100 and ISO 14000 standards
develops, maintains, and distributes the annual and quarterly inspection calendars
keeps all related logs, checklists, and inspection records
performing and/or conducting pre-audits and inspections related to EMS
coordinating with all department managers and supervisors
managing all plant engineering required for production, including modifying or altering equipment to perform assigned tasks
specifies and approves outside contractors for construction and/or repair work
reviews their work against the contract
manages the maintenance budget
performs related duties as assigned