Senior Manager, Facilities

About the position

The Senior Manager of Facilities plans, directs, and coordinates activities and projects concerned with the design, planning, construction, and maintenance of equipment, machinery, building and other facilities. Provides technical expertise and project management for various non-facilities undertakings as required.

Responsibilities

• Display a positive attitude and strong work ethics that reflect the Mission and Core Values of Silfex.
• Provide strategic leadership and align facilities management with Silfex's overall business strategy.
• Develop, refine and manage to the facilities and maintenance annual budget and KPI's.
• Direct the daily operations of the Facilities team.
• Manage a team of engineers, supervisors and technicians to achieve departmental goals via appropriate allocation of work load and effective resource management.
• Oversee Facilities and Maintenance staff and service contractors focused on installing, maintaining and improving mechanical, electrical, instrumentation/controls, and life safety systems for a large manufacturing facility.
• Act as primary company liaison with architectural, HVAC/Mechanical, electrical, and construction resources, communicating company requirements.
• Manage Computerize Maintenance Management System (CMMS) to track equipment performance.
• Analyze equipment performance data and develop focused projects to reduce unplanned downtime by implementing Preventive and Predictive Maintenance programs.
• Responsible for implementation and oversight of the Total Productive Maintenance (TPM) program.
• Identify and drive business/process improvements that reduce waste and continually improve the quality of operations.
• Oversee and/or execute Capital Improvement projects including machine installation, renovation and expansion.
• Develop and maintain a five year plan for the Facility based on new process requirements and maintenance planning.
• Initiate and maintain the Facilities Capital list including recommendations for equipment replacements.
• Design and coordinate plant layout including machine placement, utilities, and provision for future growth.
• Recruit, hire, train staff, evaluate employee performance, and recommend or initiate promotions, transfers, and disciplinary action.
• Review building designs and monitor progress of projects.
• Determine feasibility of designing new plant equipment or modifying existing facilities.
• Confer with internal and external resources to determine product specifications and arrange for purchase of equipment, materials, or parts.
• Maintain professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops and reviewing professional publications.
• Develop and maintain a working knowledge of the Silfex Manufacturing System and the Quality Management System.
• Perform all work-related tasks in a safe manner and report any unsafe conditions to Silfex management.
• Perform tasks/duties related to special projects or assignments.
• Perform other duties as assigned by department management.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in an Engineering discipline (B. S.). PE preferred but not required.
• Demonstrated extensive knowledge and experience in facilities design, facilities operations, construction, and equipment installation in a large manufacturing operation.
• 6-8 years of experience leading facilities engineers and maintenance technicians, as well as managing a diverse group of external contractors.
• Demonstrated experience driving and maintaining a zero-accident safety culture.
• Demonstrated experience implementing various manufacturing improvements including 5S, TPM, SMED and Lean principles.
• Excellent written, verbal and customer service skills required.
• Ability to utilize computer applications such as AutoCAD, Word processing, Spreadsheets, Internet software, E-mail, Manufacturing software, and Database software.