What are the responsibilities and job description for the Facility Engineering Manager position at Agile Cold Storage?
Facilities Manager
Job Summary:
The Facilities Manager is a working engineer responsible for the maintenance and upkeep of the Company’s equipment, building and grounds in a manner that minimizes interruptions in warehouse operations and assures employee safety.The Chief Engineer develops programs to extend equipment life (P.M.) and reliability. Employee safety is a primary concern as is sanitation and housekeeping. Supervision of the operating engineers and maintenance staff is an important duty.
Specific Duties and Responsibilities:
Operations: Develop and implement a preventative maintenance program for all equipment and facilities that will minimize disruptions in warehouse operations and ensure the maximum useful life of equipment. Verifies all material handling equipment P.M. activities, making sure all equipment is serviced as required. Provides maintenance to building and grounds and special projects as required. Tours the warehouse on a regular basis, (not less than weekly) to assure building and equipment are safe and ready to operate. Makes recommendations to the Plant Manager on programs to improve the maintenance function.
Safety, Sanitation and Security: Promotes equipment safety and develops programs to respond to unexpected or emergency situations. Enforce established safety, health, stock rotation, contamination, and housekeeping policies and procedures to minimize staff injuries, lost production time, damage and contamination of product. Assists in the monitoring and enforcement of the security system.
Labor Management: Directs the maintenance work force to achieve desired results. Assigns and follows up on all maintenance projects given to the work force to ensure quality and timely completion.Establishes, in conjunction with the Plant Manager, priorities for completing projects and special assignments.Develops and maintains a productive work force by creating programs for hiring training and professional development.Applies sound communication and motivational techniques, create programs to supervise, counsel and discipline subordinates. Implements an appropriate evaluation system for recommending promotions or terminations. Meets weekly with his staff to review weekly results and discuss and resolve problems encountered.
Reporting: Develop and implement a reporting system for tracking building and equipment repairs and monitoring the preventative maintenance program.
Purchasing: Purchase parts and supplies necessary to perform required maintenance. Obtains a minimum of three quotes for high dollar items. Follows up on any maintenance contracts with outside vendors.
Qualifications:
Experience or Training Required:
8-10 years' experience in Industrial Ammonia Refrigeration work.
8-10 years' experience in mechanical troubleshooting and repair.
Thorough knowledge of electrical systems.
2 years of mechanical or electrical school (or longer) - vocational
Mandatory Job Requirements:
The requirements that an individual must absolutely possess to perform the essential functions of the job.
Direct maintenance work force
Responsible for safety, sanitation, and security
Implement a P.M. program
Capable of handling a wide variety of tools and equipment
Responsible for hiring, training and professional development of his work force.
Capable of climbing and working at heights up to 40 feet.
Purchase necessary supplies.
Develops reporting system for management.
Job Summary:
The Facilities Manager is a working engineer responsible for the maintenance and upkeep of the Company’s equipment, building and grounds in a manner that minimizes interruptions in warehouse operations and assures employee safety.The Chief Engineer develops programs to extend equipment life (P.M.) and reliability. Employee safety is a primary concern as is sanitation and housekeeping. Supervision of the operating engineers and maintenance staff is an important duty.
Specific Duties and Responsibilities:
Operations: Develop and implement a preventative maintenance program for all equipment and facilities that will minimize disruptions in warehouse operations and ensure the maximum useful life of equipment. Verifies all material handling equipment P.M. activities, making sure all equipment is serviced as required. Provides maintenance to building and grounds and special projects as required. Tours the warehouse on a regular basis, (not less than weekly) to assure building and equipment are safe and ready to operate. Makes recommendations to the Plant Manager on programs to improve the maintenance function.
Safety, Sanitation and Security: Promotes equipment safety and develops programs to respond to unexpected or emergency situations. Enforce established safety, health, stock rotation, contamination, and housekeeping policies and procedures to minimize staff injuries, lost production time, damage and contamination of product. Assists in the monitoring and enforcement of the security system.
Labor Management: Directs the maintenance work force to achieve desired results. Assigns and follows up on all maintenance projects given to the work force to ensure quality and timely completion.Establishes, in conjunction with the Plant Manager, priorities for completing projects and special assignments.Develops and maintains a productive work force by creating programs for hiring training and professional development.Applies sound communication and motivational techniques, create programs to supervise, counsel and discipline subordinates. Implements an appropriate evaluation system for recommending promotions or terminations. Meets weekly with his staff to review weekly results and discuss and resolve problems encountered.
Reporting: Develop and implement a reporting system for tracking building and equipment repairs and monitoring the preventative maintenance program.
Purchasing: Purchase parts and supplies necessary to perform required maintenance. Obtains a minimum of three quotes for high dollar items. Follows up on any maintenance contracts with outside vendors.
Qualifications:
Experience or Training Required:
8-10 years' experience in Industrial Ammonia Refrigeration work.
8-10 years' experience in mechanical troubleshooting and repair.
Thorough knowledge of electrical systems.
2 years of mechanical or electrical school (or longer) - vocational
Mandatory Job Requirements:
The requirements that an individual must absolutely possess to perform the essential functions of the job.
Direct maintenance work force
Responsible for safety, sanitation, and security
Implement a P.M. program
Capable of handling a wide variety of tools and equipment
Responsible for hiring, training and professional development of his work force.
Capable of climbing and working at heights up to 40 feet.
Purchase necessary supplies.
Develops reporting system for management.
