Facilities Superintendent

LOCATION: Huntington / Indiana (US-IN), United States | BRAND: Bendix | REQUISITION ID: 8095 | JOB GRADE: 16

Want to help shape tomorrow? At Bendix we’ve been doing it for 90 years…setting the standard with advanced dynamic solutions that drive improved commercial vehicle performance and safety. We’re part of the Knorr-Bremse Group, the global leader in braking technologies. As part of our team, you’ll collaborate with a world of talented and dedicated colleagues whose sense of purpose complements your own. You’ll find rewarding opportunities, diverse experiences, partnerships, and an unwavering commitment to ethics and integrity. Innovation is part of our DNA. Achievement drives our culture. Learn more today! www.bendix.com/careers

JOB DESCRIPTION:

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Facilities Superintendent oversees the facilities and grounds for all Huntington manufacturing locations. This position will lead, manage, and set the strategy for the Facilities, Grounds, and Custodial Teams to achieve operational objectives such as safety, quality, reliability, cost, continuous improvement, and employee morale. This position will ensure that all items related to facilities and grounds are maintained in a professional and reliable manner. These items may include: All grounds including mowing and snow removal. HVAC are maintained and in working order. Custodial activities, Compressed air distribution, Utility distribution, Fire sprinkler and alarm systems etc. Obtain an intimate understanding of all facilities equipment assuring knowledge and replacement parts are readily available. Manage staff of facilities technicians and ensure performance is held at a high level. Work closely with the Maintenance Superintendent to assist with equipment repairs as needed.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES:

• Serves as the leader for facility maintenance, real estate projects, infrastructure, and facility services.
• Works closely with HSE manger and leads energy conservation projects.
• Provides leadership to assigned contract service organizations.
• Provides technical expertise, program management, and guidance as applicable for floor plan layouts, building structure expansions, renovation programs and significant equipment installation.
• Achieves plant cost reduction targets.
• Understands current quality policies and procedures (IATF 16949).
• Ensure required records, permits, and reports are maintained and prepared according to established guidelines by local, state, and federal agencies.
• Ensure facilities equipment has appropriate preventative and routine maintenance schedules and sees through to execution.
• Respond immediately to equipment breakdowns diagnosing faults and repairing machinery
• Train facilities technicians to respond appropriately to equipment challenges
• Implement preventative, predictive, and autonomous maintenance programs for facility related equipment.
• Ensure replacement spare parts are available for repairs.
• Ensure compliance with plant policies and procedures including requirement for TS16949 and ISO14001
• Establish sustainable process to improve MTBF (Mean time between failures) and MTTR (Mean time to repair) metrics and reduce frequency of breakdowns for facility related equipment.
• Collaborate with Maintenance superintendent with resource and contractor allocation.
• Provide services such as security, window cleaning, lawn mowing and snow removal for all facilities in Huntington.

Attributes:

• Ability to maintain professionalism and demonstrate company values each day.
• Ability to support team and company with honesty, integrity, respect, and compassion for others.
• Demonstrated problem solving method utilization and innovation to drive continuous improvement
• Approachable and enthusiastic
• Strong written and verbal skills
• Capable of story boarding
• Capable of leading and developing a strong and reliable team
• Passionate for the protection of workers, property, and the environment

Possess strong shop floor presence, and able to communicate with various layers of the organization.

• Must be able to effectively multi-task assignments.
• Ability to lead, motivate and positively influence others.
• Desire and ability to collaborate with all site Leadership Team members

QUALIFICATIONS:

• A bachelor’s degree in engineering or related field is preferred
• At least 3 years of manufacturing leadership experience leading a team of at least 5 direct reports is preferred.
• At least 7 years of experience working in a manufacturing environment as an Engineering or Maintenance professional is required.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook)
• SAP Experience is a plus.
• Greenbelt Certified

Health and Welfare Insurance Benefits that start on your 1st day of employment:

Bendix Commercial Vehicle Systems LLC is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. It is the policy of the Company to provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.