Applied Composites (AC) 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 AC: Come and join the Applied Composites team. We are a leading provider of complex composite components, assemblies, engineering and tooling to the aerospace, defense, and space system markets. Our employees are treated with respect and given the support, knowledge, and resources they need to thrive. If you are looking for a company that values and develops its employees while offering engaging work, Applied Composites may be the place for you.

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:

• Excellent interpersonal, written, and oral communication skills with the ability to negotiate and influence, while exercising sensitivity to the audience
• Possesses a high level of ethical behavior in exercising judgement and discretion in matters of significance
• Knowledge of maintenance principles and techniques to effectively oversee and direct various repair upkeep activities
• Possesses knowledge and ability to ensure that all construction work is performed according to approved construction instructions and/or drawings, ensuring, quality work is performed in best interest of the organization
• Possess working knowledge of all the various aspects of maintenance and plant equipment (mechanical, plumbing, electrical, carpentry, etc.)
• Knowledge and ability to coordinate schedule and carry out utility shutdowns related to construction
• Ability to multitask and practice good time management
• Ability to work independently and meet deadlines
• Capable of driving change transformation and strategy execution to achieve specific business results
• Ability to negotiate and set priorities required
• Possess superior organizational and planning skills
• Possesses strong logical, problem solving and decision-making skills
• Possesses excellent managerial skills
• Possesses high degree of personal accountability
• Ability to travel to other Applied Composites locations and/or client locations as needed

Benefits:
At Applied Composites, 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, tuition reimbursement and other developmental opportunities. We are committed to supporting the way you live and work.

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