Safety and Facilities Manager
About The Position
The Safety and Facilities Manager is responsible for maintaining the integrity of AMF Bakery Systems’ Richmond facility. The role leads and manages the design, planning, construction, and maintenance of equipment, machinery, buildings, and other facilities. It plans, budgets, and schedules facility modifications, including estimating equipment, labor, materials, and related costs. The position also oversees safety and security management, fire safety, hazardous materials, and utilities. The manager oversees facility operations and maintenance, vendor and contract relationships, budgeting, emergency response, and environmental compliance. The role also leads the company Safety Committee, uses safety data to improve facility performance, champions sustainability efforts for U.S. and Latin American operations, and leads capital expenditure projects as needed.
Requirements
- Associate or bachelor's degree in engineering with five years of experience preferred; relevant experience may be considered.
- Electrical and/or mechanical background.
- Working knowledge of Microsoft Office products, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills.
- Mechanical or maintenance background.
- Budgeting and cost knowledge, including preparation of cost quotes.
Nice To Haves
- Safety certifications are preferred but not mandatory; the company will provide training to the right candidate.
- Associate or bachelor's degree in engineering with five years of experience preferred.
Responsibilities
- Oversee coordination of building space allocation and layout, communication services, building safety, and facility expansion.
- Inspect construction and installation progress.
- Initiate planned maintenance programs for office and plant machinery and equipment.
- Manage preventive maintenance of plant machinery and equipment, including HVAC, parts supply, and office equipment.
- Manage contracts and vendors related to grounds, installation, building security, and internal and external building maintenance.
- Manage the departmental budget to maintain operating costs, including hours worked, overtime, vendor contracts, building maintenance, and installations.
- Serve as the primary responder to emergency alarms.
- Manage environmental compliance and testing with support from a third-party contractor.
- Oversee the company Safety Committee, coordinate monthly meetings and agendas, and conduct monthly on-site safety inspection checklists.
- Use safety data to drive problem-solving activities and improve facility safety performance.
- Champion sustainability efforts for U.S. and Latin American operations.
- Lead capital expenditure projects as needed, submit required paperwork, and develop project plans and timelines.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
Education Level
Associate degree
