Supervisor, Buildings & Grounds

Great Lakes Energy • Boyne City, MI

8d • Onsite

About The Position

We're looking for a dedicated and experienced Supervisor of Buildings & Grounds to lead the development, maintenance, and continuous improvement of Great Lakes Energy's facilities and properties. In this role, you'll ensure our buildings, grounds, and supporting equipment, effectively support our employees, members, and operations while maintaining a safe, efficient, and compliant work environment. You'll lead facility maintenance initiatives, drive strategic improvements, manage vendor relationships, and guide a skilled team focused on operational excellence.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Facilities Management or a related field, along with at least three years of facilities management or related experience. Equivalent combinations of education and experience may be considered.
• Experience with facilities operations, 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 with a driving record that meets company standards.
• Certification in forklift and aerial lift operation, or the ability to obtain and maintain certifications.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

• Lead the development, maintenance, and continuous improvement of Great Lakes Energy's facilities and properties.
• Ensure buildings, grounds, and supporting equipment effectively support employees, members, and operations.
• Maintain a safe, efficient, and compliant work environment.
• Lead facility maintenance initiatives.
• Drive strategic improvements.
• Manage vendor relationships.
• Guide a skilled team focused on operational excellence.
• Coordinate work assignments and support Facilities Maintenance Technicians.
• Ensure equipment, tools, and resources are available to keep operations running smoothly.
• Oversee preventative maintenance programs.
• Evaluate facility conditions.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders on building/property upgrades and operational needs.
• Meet with contractors, vendors, and service providers to discuss projects, review budgets, and ensure quality standards are met.
• Work closely with safety, human resources, and security teams to ensure facilities remain compliant with regulations and company standards.
• Conduct inspections.
• Plan future capital improvements.
• Track asset performance.
• Respond to facility-related issues.
• Review budgets.
• Evaluate process improvements.
• Update project plans.
• Identify opportunities to enhance operational efficiency and asset longevity.

Benefits

• Comprehensive health insurance
• Generous paid time off (PTO)
• Wellness program supporting physical, financial, and mental well-being
• Life insurance
• Short-term and long-term disability insurance
• Parental leave benefits (two weeks paid leave for moms and dads)
• Adoption assistance (up to $2,000 for related expenses)
• Investment in training and development (advancing education, learning new skills, job shadowing)
• Retirement savings plans (traditional pension and 401(k) option for eligible employees)

What This Job Offers

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