Facilities Manager

Job Description

Job Description

IPS - AkroFire is seeking a Manager, Facilities who is responsible for supervising and overseeing Facilities which is composed of Maintenance, Plant Operation, Utilities, Buildings, Grounds, Custodial Services and Facilities Construction and / or Restoration. Oversees and coordinates the activity necessary for maintaining and repairing equipment, systems, and buildings. Involved in all construction and remodel projects to ensure integrity of all the systems. Ensures maintenance objectives are met including project costs, quality, safety factors and city permits.

Approves and oversees inventory, purchase of products and equipment, as well as equipment maintenance contracts and outside contractors. Establishes standard maintenance requirements for equipment. Maintains and oversees the preventative maintenance program to ensure that all equipment is satisfactorily maintained to maximize its life and dependability and ensure records are complete and accurate.

In addition, this position is responsible for recruiting, selection, training, development, and supervision of staff.

About IPS : Integrated Polymer Solutions (IPS) is a leading developer and manufacturer of advanced materials and engineered components, focused exclusively on high-value end markets such as aerospace, defense, medical, semiconductors, robotics, energy, and industrial applications. The group consists of 9 highly respected brands : AkroFire, ABBA Roller, Icon Aerospace Technology, IRP Medical, MAST Technologies, Northern Engineering Sheffield (NES), RMB Products, Rubbercraft, and Swift Textile Metalizing (STM). Our product range includes elastomeric seals, gaskets, tooling, hoses, ablatives, survivability tiles, coatings and tapes, EMI and thermal shielding, electrically conductive metalized fabrics, encapsulated O-rings, as well as polyamide foams and high-temperature thermoplastics for aircraft interiors. We also provide rotational lining for corrosion protection with seamless liners for pipelines and equipment, and additive manufacturing capabilities for advanced flight hardware production.

Job Accountabilities :

• Oversees the day-to-day operation of the department, staff, all maintenance and repair of facilities and systems in accordance with standard operating procedure, internal requirements, manufacturer’s specifications and safety policies
• Monitors and manages the improvements to operating utilities, equipment, and practices.
• Responsible for establishing, maintaining, and monthly reviews of Preventative Maintenance Program. Performing regular inspections of facility to identify needed repairs and maintenance with follow through on items identified for timely completion
• Works with Manufacturing Engineering and Maintenance to identify, justify, and installation of all new equipment
• Ensures compliance with all requirements of waste management
• Recommends purchase of tools, equipment, and supplies to improve processes and increase efficiency
• Partners with internal management to meet goals of space utilization and create effective work environments
• Establish contacts with suppliers qualified to perform maintenance for equipment failures beyond our maintenance capabilities
• Coordinate work with outside contractors to ensure uninterrupted service and high-quality results
• Ensure that integrity of equipment and building is maintained by reviewing contractors work regularly
• Maintaining an efficient parts / materials inventory within the department standards and budget
• Responsible for keeping equipment production ready and reducing equipment down time
• Identify and maintain critical back-up components required for equipment
• Ensures general safety, compliance with relevant legislation, regulations, and company requirements
• Maintains all aspects of building security
• Responsible for all statutory testing and inspections (OSHA, EPA, etc.)
• Responsible for establishing, maintaining, educating, and monthly reviews of Plant Safety Program
• Provide process engineering support for Powder Fabrication area
• Responsible for hiring and terminating subordinate employees (or effectively recommending such decisions). Handling employee complaints and grievances; staff mentoring, coaching, counseling, disciplining employees; assigning work among employees; and providing for the safety and security of the employees
• Manage staff selection, interviewing, selecting, training, and staff development to ensure team competencies and capabilities to reach the business goals and expectations
• Directing employees’ work and establish and adjust hours of work as needed
• Establishes priorities and workflow within the department; identifies problems, analyzes, and resolves with appropriate resources and action
• Provides staff with standards of performance informing them of job expectations and evaluating their performance
• Conducts staff meetings to ensure policies and procedures are adhered to and enforced, and when necessary, modified to address changing strategic objectives
• Maintain production records for use in supervision; appraising employees’ productivity standards and efficiency for recommending promotions or other changes in status
• Ensures appropriate management of department staff, including timely completion of performance appraisals and corrective counseling, when appropriate
• Other responsibilities as assigned

Job Specifications :

Education : Bachelor’s degree or High School Diploma / GED, plus four (4) years relevant experience and appropriate certifications may be substituted for meeting educational requirement only

Years’ Experience : Seven (7) years’ Facilities Management experience in an aerospace and / or manufacturing environment required and three (3) years recent supervisory experience

Skills :

Benefits :

At Integrated Polymer Solutions, we recognize how important your career and benefits are to you and your family. We offer a full suite of benefits, including medical, dental, vision, short and long-term disability coverage, accident insurance, critical illness insurance, basic and supplemental life insurance, employee assistance plan, retirement savings and matching, and other developmental opportunities. We are committed to supporting the way you live and work.

IPS is an Equal Opportunity Employer Veterans / Disabled - Affirmative Action Employer.

This position requires using information subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR). All applicants must be U.S. persons within the meaning of ITAR. ITAR defines a U.S. person as a U.S. Citizen, U.S. Permanent Resident (i.e. 'Green Card Holder'), Political Asylee, or Refugee.