What are the responsibilities and job description for the Facilities & Maintenance Manager position at Swig HQ?
You will be responsible for ensuring our facility is safe and well-functioning while developing effective maintenance strategies and managing our maintenance team. This role involves a balance between maintaining equipment, managing facilities, ensuring compliance, and leading teams to complete tasks efficiently.
Key Responsibilities:Develop Maintenance Strategies: Create and implement procedures and strategies for preventive and corrective maintenance across all facilities.
Supervise Maintenance Staff: Train, supervise, and evaluate maintenance technicians and workers, ensuring tasks are completed efficiently and within deadlines.
Ensure Compliance: Maintain compliance with environmental, safety, and regulatory standards, ensuring that all buildings and facilities meet legal and safety requirements.
Manage Budgets: Develop, track, and manage budgets related to maintenance and facility operations, ensuring cost-effective solutions.
Monitor Equipment: Oversee the performance and lifespan of equipment, ensuring preventive maintenance is conducted and repairs are timely.
Coordinate with Vendors: Liaise with suppliers and vendors to procure the necessary equipment, materials, and services, negotiating contracts when needed.
Track Usage and Performance: Monitor the usage of assets and systems to ensure optimal performance and minimize downtime.
Task Assignment: Assign tasks based on team members’ skills and experience, aligning tasks with department goals.
Security: Oversee the security of the buildings, grounds, and equipment, ensuring safety and loss prevention measures are in place.
Warehouse Help: Help and drive forklifts when the Warehouse Manager needs help
Line Support: Be able and willing to assist and run production equipment when missing teams are not around.
Key Qualifications:
Education: Bachelor's degree in Facilities Management, Engineering, or related field or 4 plus years in related experience.
Experience: Minimum of 4 years of experience in maintenance, facilities management, or a related field. Experience in leading maintenance teams is essential.
Skills:
Strong leadership and management skills with the ability to lead cross-functional teams.
In-depth understanding of engineering, mechanical systems, and building maintenance.
Excellent organizational, multitasking, and time management skills.
Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, particularly with budget management and financial analysis.
Proficiency in regulatory compliance related to building safety and environmental standards.
Effective communication skills to collaborate with employees, contractors, and vendors.
