Plant Operations Manager

Tenet Healthcare • Detroit, MI

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Manages the Plant Operations department for an assigned hospital site. Oversees the work of skilled tradesmen, craftsman, and unskilled laborers. Identifies the need for policy development and/or revision, defines policies in collaboration with higher level management input, goals and objectives. Oversees or directs the development and/or revision of function or department, or service procedures/protocols. Approves personnel actions such as hires, fires, disciplines, etc. Ensures the timely completion of performance appraisals. Develops current to intermediate goals and measures for a major function, multiple units/areas, or processes. Measures and assesses performance. As requested, assists in long range goal development. Assist in development of and monitors budget for a major function, multiple units/areas, or processes.

Monitors activities for and ensures compliance with laws, government regulations, Joint Commission requirements and DMC policies. As directed, implements external and internal audit recommendations. Ensures hospital departments achieve objectives for diversity of their suppliers.

Attends all required safety education programs and ensures department is in compliance with appropriate codes and standards. Assists Safety Director as required in implementation of facility safety programs.

Requirements

• Analytical ability to define functional, unit or service procedures, to independently oversee the application of methods, guides, and processes, to apply sound judgment in choosing proper course of action among multiple options, to interpret policies, to assist in planning short to mid-range goals and determining measures, and to assess and monitor progress toward function/area goal attainment.
• Communication and/or interpersonal skills for contact with internal and external customers/stakeholders to obtain and interpret a variety of information based on knowledge of departmental practices, DMC policies and programs and specific technical and regulatory knowledge.
• Discretion must be exercised in deciding what and how to communicate conflict resolution skills must be exercised where policy issues are concerned both within the functional area and interdepartmentally.
• Diplomacy, tact and listening skills are required.
• Ability to read, interpret and write technical materials.
• Leadership skills including demonstrated willingness to pursue leadership roles with increasing levels of accountability, comfort with decision-making responsibilities, coaching, teaching and counseling skills, and the ability to inspire and build confidence in others and to forge alliances and garner support.
• Technical knowledge and proven competency in trades and maintenance functions and knowledge of applicable regulatory requirements and building costs.

Responsibilities

• Manages the Plant Operations department for an assigned hospital site.
• Oversees the work of skilled tradesmen, craftsman, and unskilled laborers.
• Identifies the need for policy development and/or revision, defines policies in collaboration with higher level management input, goals and objectives.
• Oversees or directs the development and/or revision of function or department, or service procedures/protocols.
• Approves personnel actions such as hires, fires, disciplines, etc.
• Ensures the timely completion of performance appraisals.
• Develops current to intermediate goals and measures for a major function, multiple units/areas, or processes.
• Measures and assesses performance.
• Assists in long range goal development.
• Assists in development of and monitors budget for a major function, multiple units/areas, or processes.
• Monitors activities for and ensures compliance with laws, government regulations, Joint Commission requirements and DMC policies.
• Implements external and internal audit recommendations as directed.
• Ensures hospital departments achieve objectives for diversity of their suppliers.
• Attends all required safety education programs and ensures department is in compliance with appropriate codes and standards.
• Assists Safety Director as required in implementation of facility safety programs.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match
• Generous paid time off (PTO)
• Career development and continuing education opportunities
• Health savings accounts, healthcare & dependent flexible spending accounts
• Employee Assistance program, Employee discount program
• Voluntary benefits include pet insurance, legal insurance, accident and critical illness insurance, long term care, elder & childcare, auto & home insurance.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: No Education Listed