Facilities Manager

Description

We are looking for a talented Facilities Manager to join our team specializing in facilities management for our Fridley, MN sites. 

In this role, you will make an impact in the following ways:

• Strategic Planning : Actively participate in site master planning activities and collaborate with plant management to identify short, medium and long-term facilities projects to be undertaken. Coordinate, prioritize, negotiate, and manage execution of all assigned multiyear projects.  
• Efficient Budget Management : Oversee significant budget responsibilities and ensure that expenses and capital expenditures are managed effectively, optimizing resource allocation and cost savings.
• Project Oversight : Supervise contractors for renovation projects to ensure that all mechanical, structural, HVAC, electrical, and production floor arrangements meet corporate standards and are completed on time and within budget.
• Vendor Management : Ensure that hard and soft services facilities vendors deliver promised services and materials to corporate standards will maintain high-quality operations and prevent delays or issues.
• Team Leadership : Coach and motivate staff, to foster a productive and positive work environment, enhancing team performance and job satisfaction.
• Skill Development : Provide guidance and direction on problems and issues, and delegate work assignments based on employee skills and development needs, will help in building a more skilled and versatile team.
• Financial Control : Manage financial controls and risks to ensure that operations are executed within established budgets, maintaining financial health and stability.
• Continuous Improvement : Identify opportunities for continuous improvement initiatives to drive operational efficiency and innovation within the facilities department.
  
  

Responsibilities

To be successful in this role you will need the following: 

• Focus on Customers : Build strong relationships with internal and external customers and deliver solutions that meet their needs. This customer-centric approach will enhance satisfaction and operational efficiency.
• Be Action-Oriented : Embrace new opportunities and tough challenges with urgency, high energy, and enthusiasm. This will help you tackle the diverse and dynamic aspects of facilities management effectively.
• Communicate Effectively : Develop and deliver clear, multi-mode communications tailored to the unique needs of different audiences. This skill is crucial for coordinating with staff, contractors, and stakeholders.
• Make Quality Decisions : Make timely and well-informed decisions to keep the organization moving forward. Your ability to assess situations and act decisively will be key in managing daily operations and emergencies.
• Prepare for Emergencies : Plan, manage, and support the site's emergency preparedness program. Identify risks, develop risk management plans, and ensure the maintenance of emergency systems to handle incidents like power outages, floods, and fires.
• Promote Environmental Stewardship : Develop and direct the site's environmental stewardship and sustainability programs. Implement recognized sustainability practices to minimize environmental impact and promote long-term sustainability.
• Manage Facilities Design and Development : Plan and manage the design of facilities, considering the needs of owners and occupants. Oversee site construction activities to ensure compliance with building standards and successful project completion.
• Oversee Facilities Maintenance : Assess the condition of the facility and manage operations and maintenance activities. Develop and operate asset management systems for preventative maintenance, using criticality analysis and predictive tools.
• Ensure Smooth Facilities Operation : Manage occupant services, maintenance contracting, and operational planning requirements. This includes temperature control, lighting, equipment replacement, and water treatment.
• Leverage Facility Technology : Plan, direct, and manage facility management technologies. Evaluate and implement integrated workplace management systems and collaborate on technology needs analysis.
• Handle Real Estate Management : Develop and implement the real estate master plan, manage transactions and assets, and evaluate real estate requirements. Acquire and dispose of real estate as needed.
• Excel in Project Management : Establish and maintain the balance of scope, schedule, and resources for projects. Ensure that the results and impacts of projects are fully realized.
• Value Differences : Recognize and appreciate the value that different perspectives and cultures bring to the organization. This will foster a more inclusive and innovative work environment.
  
  

Education, Licenses, Certifications

• College, university, or equivalent degree required.
  
  

Experience

• Significant experience, including supervisory experience, required.
  
  

Qualifications

Additional Information:

• Significant relevant experience preferred, including prior experience working in facilities / engineering/ maintenance depts. in heavy manufacturing/ industrial sites of comparable scale and complexity
• In scope for the role-
• Hard Services Mgmt: facility mechanical, electrical, plumbing, doors, paving, roof and façade, building fire protection & life safety
• Soft Services Mgmt : janitorial, grounds & landscaping, backflow prevention & metering, lock and key management, pest control, mail room operation
• Facilities Capital Maintenance Project Execution (like for like replacement of roofs, façade, mechanical, electrical, plumbing, fire protection, and site work due to age)
• Space Planning - Utilization tracking, Space mgmt., people assignments, move management
• Mailroom operations including printing & delivery of production critical shop packets
• Plant equipment, machinery and test equipment is out of scope
• Actively participates in site master planning activities and collaborates with plant management to identify short, medium and long-term facilities projects to be undertaken. Coordinates, prioritizes, negotiates, and manages execution of all assigned multi year projects.
• Recruits, selects, manages, coaches and motivates team members; provides guidance and direction on problems and issues; delegates work assignments considering skills and development needs.
• Anticipates and balances the needs of multiple stakeholders
• Builds strong site level partnerships and works collaboratively with others to meet shared objectives.
• Significant relevant experience preferred, including managerial and budgetary experience
• Significant relevant experience preferred, including prior experience working in facilities / engineering/ maintenance depts. in heavy manufacturing/ industrial sites of comparable scale and complexity
  
  

Job Facilities

Organization Cummins Inc.

Role Category On-site

Job Type Exempt - Experienced

Min Salary $103200

Max Salary $154800

ReqID 2409753

Relocation Package Yes

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