Facilities Manager
Job Description
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Assignments: (machines, equipment, locations)
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y:The Engineering/Facilities Manager plans, organizes and directs Manufacturing Services functions, including Maintenance, Manufacturing/Process Engineering and Facilities Engineering through the proper use of parts, tools, machinery, equipment and facilities to successfully support all manufacturing operation
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\n Direct the development and improvement of manufacturing processes and equipm
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ent.Direct day-to-day maintenance activities to ensure uptime and safety goals are
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met.Analyze, review, and modify existing processes to optimize productivity, quality and saf
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ety.Ensures conformance with applicable regulations and standards (OSHA, environmental, health and safety, e
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tc.)Consults with departments and/or project teams to resolve questions of process intent, product capability, customer requirements, manufacturing capability, etc. and develop a manufacturing process that meets all specified requireme
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nts.Design and fabricate or purchase tooling, equipment, fixtures, etc. to test manufacturing capability of products, identify any process problems and modify accordingly to achieve the specified objectives while meeting project timing milesto
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nes.Develop cost requirements for projects, write and track capital expenditure requests for each project through complet
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ion.Purchase, fabricate and install capital equipment to maintain a state-of-the-art, capable production processes and future operation readin
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ess.Establish Gantt Charts for projects with regular updates to monitor progress and assure timely complet
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ion.Coordinate large-scale projects, acting as the general contractor with fabricators and vendors, while leading assigned internal person
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nel.Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring and training employees; planning, assigning and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving probl
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ems.Serves as a member of the Plant Staff; supports and helps develop plant objectives, works well with and supports other departments and other company locations as requi
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red.Must develop a good rapport with other facilities and interplant associates, and establish an information sharing system that will enhance project success and promote new id
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eas.Education, Training, Experience Requi
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red:Bachelor degree preferably in Engineering from an accredited four-year college or university; or an Associates of Science or Engineering degree and 5 to 7 years experience in Facilities and Manufacturing; or without degree, 15 years work experience in Facilities Managem
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ent.Strong history of demonstrated success in a similar posit
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ion.Strong leadership, communication, problem-solving and team building ski
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lls.Must be able to interface effectively with team members, customers, vendors and all levels of management to be effective in the posit
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ion.Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, Project Management software, Design software, ERP syst
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ems.Automotive industry experience preferred. Lean/TPS experience prefer
red.