Summary:

Assists in managing the activities of the building Facilities and provides the necessary leadership to meet the present and future organizational goals set by the Company. Develops facilities technician to perform daily tasks.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

1. Manages Facilities area consistent with Lean philosophy and methodology and best practices for world class building and facilities processes and procedures. Makes recommendations to update maintenance techniques, and equipment meeting Lean and Company policies and business objectives.
2. Holds ultimate accountability for selection, coaching and development, and management of facilities staff. Provides and supports a program of continuous learning for the facilities and maintenance personnel. Maintains awareness of daily plans through communication with Managers from all shifts.

1. Leads efforts to select outside contractors and service providers to meet operational requirements. Obtains and documents quotes/bids. Evaluates proposals for specification compliance and makes recommendation of award. Coordinates and/or acts as a liaison between the company and contractors, vendors, other firms, organizations, suppliers, etc. In conjunction with Engineering, coordinates installation and/or relocation of new/existing machinery or equipment to include arranging for necessary utilities. Provides support as required to the Manager, EHS in maintaining environmental compliance in the areas of hazardous waste, air quality and wastewater discharge to include working with specialist consultants, state, and local authorities.

1. Approves, signs and/or implements applicable documents, actions, processes, programs, etc. Reviews and/or inspects work for quality, accuracy, and completeness. Ensures compliance with applicable federal and/or state laws, regulations, and/or company rules, standards, policies, and guidelines, etc. Maintains awareness of facilities support requests, approves requests as required, and continuously monitors applicable metrics and customer satisfaction levels.
2. Participates in the planning, designing, construction and maintenance of facilities. Responsible for building, office, landscaping and other CTM property upkeep and necessary modifications. 
3. Responds to off hour requests for facility related support issues from operations leadership or facility security. Utilizes building automation systems and other facility monitoring applications to monitor and adjust facility and equipment functions remotely.

1. Utilizes SAP PM module to analyze trends to continuously improve the effectiveness of facilities personnel and minimize equipment downtime.

Qualifications:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Regular attendance during regularly scheduled business hours mandatory. In-person supervision during working hours and personal interaction with co-workers and supervisors required.

Job Title: Lead, Facilities

Education/Experience:

Minimum five (5) years experience in Facilities or Plant Maintenance preferred. Experience managing, negotiating, and overseeing the work of outside equipment vendors and service providers preferred.

Language Ability:

Ability to read, analyze, and interpret common technical documents, instructions, or reports in English. Ability to respond to common inquiries from peers, leads/managers, or other departmental personnel. Ability to communicate in English, job related information verbally or in writing as required.

Math Ability:

Ability to work with and apply mathematical concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.

Reasoning Ability:

Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.

Computer Skills:

To perform this job successfully, an individual should have knowledge of and general application skills in Windows office environment. SAP navigation skills preferred.

Leadership Responsibilities:

Responsible for the overall direction, coordination evaluation, and development of human resources required to accomplish business objectives.

Work Environment:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.

The noise level in the work environment is usually minimal.

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. 

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand, walk, use hands, and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to sit, and reach with hands and arms. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, ability to distinguish a full range of colors, and ability to adjust and focus.