What are the responsibilities and job description for the Director of Plant Operations position at Totlani & Partners?
Job Title: Plant Operations Director
Reports To: Associate Vice President of Operations
Position Overview
Totlani & Partners is assisting a confidential healthcare organization in the search for a Plant Operations Director to provide strategic and operational leadership across facilities management functions. This role is responsible for overseeing building maintenance, biomedical services, and hazardous waste management across multiple sites.
The Director will ensure all physical infrastructure, systems, and environments meet regulatory, safety, and operational standards while driving efficiency, cost control, and continuous improvement initiatives.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide overall leadership for Plant Operations, including maintenance, biomed, and hazardous waste programs
- Plan, organize, direct, and supervise engineering and maintenance department activities
- Ensure compliance with all applicable regulatory and safety standards, including CMS, OSHA, Life Safety Codes, and healthcare facility requirements
- Oversee maintenance and performance of HVAC, electrical, plumbing, utility systems, and medical equipment
- Lead, coach, and manage Plant Operations managers, technicians, and support staff
- Drive business strategy execution, cost controls, and productivity improvements
- Collaborate cross-functionally with organizational leadership on facility-related initiatives, projects, and risk mitigation
- Maintain safe, compliant, and efficient facility operations across all locations
Required Qualifications (Must-Haves)
- Minimum of 5 years of leadership experience in facilities or plant operations
- Working knowledge of HVAC, electrical, plumbing, boilers, hazardous materials, and safety management
- Strong understanding of healthcare facility regulations and compliance standards
- Excellent communication, leadership, and team-building skills
- Proven ability to prioritize, multitask, and operate effectively in complex, politically sensitive environments
- Demonstrated experience in business strategy execution, cost management, and operational efficiency
Preferred Qualifications (Nice-to-Haves)
- Experience in healthcare facility operations
- CHFM (Certified Healthcare Facility Manager) certification
- College degree in maintenance, engineering, or related field, or technical training in a building trade with state licensure
Why Join
This is an opportunity to step into a high-impact leadership role within a mission-driven healthcare environment. You will play a critical role in ensuring operational excellence, regulatory compliance, and a safe, high-performing physical environment that supports patient care and organizational success.
This search is being conducted by Totlani & Partners on behalf of a confidential healthcare organization.