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Facilities Maintenance Manager

ESN
Forest, IL Full Time
POSTED ON 4/6/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 6/6/2025

Summary

We are seeking a Facilities & Safety Manager to oversee building maintenance operations and ensure compliance with OSHA safety regulations as the company’s designated Safety Officer. This role requires a proactive leader with a strong background in facility management, vendor coordination, and safety compliance within a manufacturing environment.

Key Responsibilities

  • Oversee all building repairs, maintenance, and troubleshooting while ensuring compliance with building codes, industry standards, and safety regulations.
  • Manage vendor communications for HVAC, plumbing, electrical, and other services, including obtaining quotes, scheduling work, and ensuring quality service.
  • Collaborate with manufacturing teams and equipment manufacturers to implement preventative maintenance programs, ensuring all necessary forms and logs are properly documented.
  • Ensure new equipment requiring calibration and preventative maintenance (PM) is communicated to the Quality Department for proper scheduling.
  • Respond to emergency situations, including after-hours on-call availability for urgent facility-related issues.

Safety & Compliance

  • Serve as the company’s Safety Officer, responsible for OSHA compliance, fire safety regulations, and emergency response procedures.
  • Develop and implement safety procedures, training programs, and maintain an up-to-date safety manual.
  • Conduct regular safety audits, risk assessments, and accident investigations, ensuring compliance with industry standards and regulations.

Facility Improvement & Project Management

  • Develop and lead facility improvement projects, including defining project scope, creating statements of work (SOW), and ensuring timely execution.
  • Manage relationships with vendors, including SBA minority vendors, and oversee credentialing, permitting, and compliance with NDAs.
  • Issue Requests for Quotes (RFQs), evaluate proposals, and negotiate contracts, including timeline commitments and penalty clauses for project delays.

Budget & Resource Management

  • Develop and manage the building maintenance budget, tracking expenses and identifying cost-saving opportunities.
  • Provide financial and strategic justifications for capital investments related to facility upgrades.
  • Maintain accurate records of facility operations, maintenance activities, and safety compliance.

Team Leadership & Development

  • Supervise and manage the Facilities Technician, assigning tasks and ensuring performance expectations are met.
  • Oversee personnel functions, including hiring, performance management, training, and career development.

Additional Responsibilities

  • Ensure compliance with company quality standards, policies, and regulations related to the role.
  • Complete all required Quality & Compliance training within specified deadlines.
  • Support additional responsibilities as assigned by HR, Building Maintenance, and IT Infrastructure leadership.

Qualifications

  • High school diploma or equivalent required; Associate’s degree or higher in a relevant field is preferred.
  • 5 years of experience in facility maintenance, management, or safety compliance, preferably in a manufacturing setting.
  • Strong knowledge of building systems, facilities operations, and regulatory requirements.

Technical & Leadership Skills:

  • Proven experience in vendor coordination, contract negotiation, and project management.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint); experience with SAP ERP software is a plus.
  • Experience developing safety programs and conducting risk assessments is a plus.
  • Strong organizational and time-management skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
  • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to collaborate across all levels of the organization.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $80,000.00 - $90,000.00 per year

Benefits:

  • 401(k)
  • 401(k) matching
  • Dental insurance
  • Health insurance
  • Life insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Vision insurance

Schedule:

  • 8 hour shift
  • Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person

Salary : $80,000 - $90,000

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