Supervisor, Facilities

Nordson EFD, a global leader in Engineered Fluid Dispensing, is seeking an experienced and highly motivated individual to join our team. We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace, and we are looking for candidates who share that same commitment. Summary of the role As a member of our team, you will have the opportunity to work in a dynamic and collaborative environment, where your ideas and contributions will be valued and respected. Job Summary The Facilities Supervisor is responsible for all facility activities on the East Providence, Rhode Island facility. These activities include maintaining all buildings and grounds, utilities, HVAC, interior and exterior repair, cleaning, landscape, production equipment and capital improvement projects for 300,000 square foot facility . This individual will also assist in the design, layout and upgrade of production, lab and office areas. The Facilities Supervisor will have responsibility to manage maintenance/ facility technician and EFD Kitchen, along with managing all contractor activities. ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBLITIES Have working experience with safety codes, OSHA, NFPA, NEC, EPA and OBBC. Be an active member and resource to the safety committee. Maintain a safe work environment. Conduct regular inspections of the facility to identify and resolve issues Maintain records of maintenance activities, inspections, and repairs Plan and maintain departmental budgets, develop and execute capital and cost savings projects. Evaluate utilities usages to improve energy efficiencies on campus and drive future capital improvements. Design & layout office and manufacturing spaces as necessary. Be familiar with the operation and maintenance of building equipment. Must handle the specification, procurement, and maintenance of HVAC, compressed air, sprinkler system, electrical distribution systems, security systems, and water and sewer systems. Direct the maintenance and repair of production and support equipment Supervise the maintenance of the campus landscape including the plowing and salting of parking lots and walks, as necessary, to maintain safe conditions during winter months. Manage and develop staff members to improve team effectiveness. Investigate, recommend, and implement cost savings projects. Support manufacturing departments in meeting on-time delivery performance. Performs other duties as assigned. EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS Applicant should be reliable, have strong communication skills and the ability to work with people in difficult situations. The candidate will need to be committed and be willing to work flexible hours, multi-task and do “whatever it takes to get the job done”. Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, mechanical or electrical preferred, PE preferred; or without degree, 8 years of previous maintenance or non-residential construction type. Minimum of 3-5 years previous supervisory experience is required. Minimum of 5 years experience in a manufacturing environment, preferably a lean manufacturing environment. Minimum of 5 years experience in maintenance or construction type of position SKILLS & ABILITIES Strong verbal and written communication skills with the ability to motivate others. Purchasing and utilities contract negotiating experience. Proficient at AutoCAD and Microsoft Office Suite. Excellent work ethic. Experience working with construction trades. Experience with all aspects of building maintenance, i.e., cleaning, painting, roof maintenance / repairs and building upgrade projects. Project management skills. WORKING CONDITIONS AND PHYSICAL DEMANDS Individual is on-call to handle emergency issues. Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and perform physical tasks as needed. Office environment or Manufacturing Environment. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. #LI-NS1 Interested? If you are interested in being a part of a team and creating an inclusive and diverse workplace, please apply online with your CV. About Nordson EFD Nordson EFD is a world-leading designer and manufacturer of fluid dispensing systems and single-use fluid packaging. By joining our team today, you will help us bring innovative ideas to life. Nordson EFD is a global team that works to create systems and consumables that improve the fluid dispensing process. We offer a supportive culture in a growing and dynamic work environment. Whether you're just beginning your career or you're a seasoned professional, there's a place for you to belong at Nordson EFD. We offer hourly and salary positions in production, maintenance, customer service, quality, engineering, and more. We actively invest in our teams to help you build your skillsets and advance your career. At Nordson, we believe that anything is possible. We empower our global team of employees to engineer, manufacture, and market innovative products and systems that are essential to everyday life. These differentiated products and systems are used for precision dispensing and processing and serve a variety of end markets, including packaging, transportation, medical, and electronics. Founded in 1954, we are guided by our values of integrity, respect for people, customer passion, energy, and excellence. We care for our employees and provide them with opportunities to advance their careers and make an impact, inside and outside of work. Nordson is headquartered in Westlake, Ohio, and has direct operations in more than 35 countries to support our products and systems with application expertise and a direct global sales and service organization.