Supervisor, Buildings & Grounds

Great Lakes Energy • Boyne City, MI

1d • $102 - $127

About The Position

Great Lakes Energy is seeking a Supervisor of Buildings & Grounds to lead the development, maintenance, and continuous improvement of its facilities and properties. The supervisor ensures that buildings, grounds, equipment, and supporting infrastructure effectively serve employees, members, and operations while maintaining a safe, efficient, and compliant work environment.

The role leads facility maintenance initiatives, strategic improvements, vendor relationships, and a team focused on operational excellence. Typical work includes setting facility priorities and maintenance schedules, assigning work and supporting Facilities Maintenance Technicians, overseeing preventative maintenance, evaluating facility conditions, coordinating upgrades, and working with contractors and service providers on projects, budgets, and quality standards.

The supervisor collaborates with safety, human resources, security, internal stakeholders, and leadership; conducts inspections; supports regulatory and company-standard compliance; plans capital improvements; tracks asset performance; responds to facility issues; reviews budgets and project plans; and identifies opportunities to improve efficiency and asset longevity. The role also supports employee development and a culture of accountability, shared knowledge, and continuous improvement.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Facilities Management or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• At least three years of facilities management or related experience.
• Experience with facilities operations, capital improvement projects over $10 million, maintenance programs, regulatory compliance, process improvement methodologies, inventory practices, and facility-related equipment.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office/365 and other position-specific software applications.
• Valid Michigan driver's license and a driving record that meets company standards.
• Forklift and aerial lift operation certifications, or the ability to obtain and maintain them.

Nice To Haves

• One or more years of supervisory experience leading and developing teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development, maintenance, and continuous improvement of company facilities and properties.
• Set facility priorities, review maintenance schedules and improvement projects, and coordinate work assignments.
• Support Facilities Maintenance Technicians and ensure they have the equipment, tools, and resources needed.
• Oversee preventative maintenance programs and evaluate facility conditions.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders on building and property upgrades and operational needs.
• Manage relationships with contractors, vendors, and service providers; discuss projects, review budgets, and ensure quality standards.
• Work with safety, human resources, and security teams to maintain compliance with regulations and company standards.
• Conduct inspections, plan capital improvements, track asset performance, and respond to facility-related issues.
• Review budgets and project plans and identify process improvements that enhance operational efficiency and asset longevity.
• Lead and develop employees and foster accountability, continuous improvement, and shared knowledge.

Benefits

• Comprehensive health insurance at no cost to employees.
• Generous paid time off.
• Wellness program supporting physical, financial, and mental well-being.
• Life insurance and short- and long-term disability insurance fully paid by the company.
• Two weeks of paid parental leave for new parents.
• Adoption-related expense assistance of up to $2,000 may be available.
• Training and development support, including support for education, new skills, and job shadowing.
• Traditional pension plan and 401(k) option for eligible employees.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager