Director 1 - Facilities Operations

Unit Description
Are you looking for a new rewarding role? Do you have experience working in a manufacturing or production environment?
Sodexo Corporate Services Division is seeking a Director of Facilities for a manufacturing plant located in Burlington, NJ with experience managing total integrated facilities. This position manages hard and soft services, landscaping, grounds, predictive and preventative maintenance and property infrastructure using skilled trades. The Facilities Director will be responsible for managing the hiring, training, and supervision of staff and must have strong financial acumen.
Are You the One?
Our clients depend on your expertise to help them to optimize their business. If you are a strategic Facilities Director with the ability to develop innovative technical solutions while successfully managing key performance indicators to drive strong business results, this may be the opportunity for you!
Key Responsibilities:

• Directs preventative maintenance proactive & reactive repair maintenance issues using skilled trades
• Directs grounds, landscape, and maintenance operations to ensure a safe and attractive environment
• Oversees maintenance of property infrastructure cleaning, e.g., building, roofing, parking lot
• May oversee or manage renovations and/or constructions projects
• Oversees equipment and systems replacement or upgrades: Evaluates condition and function of building utility systems to determine needs and priorities for capital funding requests, ensures building code compliance, proper installation and design practices for systems associated with minor or major maintenance and renovation projects
• Acts as a liaison between the client and regulatory agencies and/or authorities including building code compliance
• Manages all tradespersons, managers, supervisors, and employees of the Facilities Department
• Reviews and evaluates existing programs, services, policies and procedures
• Develops recommendations for the DM and unit liaison concerning improvements and implements or guides implementation of new and/or modified programs, services, policies or procedures
• Communicates with client administrative and supervisory staff as well as external groups, agencies, contractors, architects and engineers to plan, organize, coordinate and/or communicate programs, services, policies, and/or procedures
• Monitors flow and quality of work to assure timely completion of workload and adherence to facility's standards and regulations
• Prepares and manages departmental budgets, which may include energy savings program
• Prepares and maintains a variety of departmental records and reports
• Manages and ensures compliance with all local, state and federal regulatory and governing agencies
• Monitors work performance and preparing and/or reviewing performance evaluations for assigned personnel
• Establishes a safe work environment for employees by performing safety audits and inspections, conducting safety-related training, and maintaining on-going communications with employees

Our ideal candidate will have:

• Proven track record of successful Facilities Management leadership experience as demonstrated by articulated results and accomplishments
• Bachelors Degree or equivalent experience (5+ years in a management role)
• Strong leadership skills, plus technical and financial acumen
• Experience in Computerized Maintenance management systems required; Maximo preferred
• Experience in industrial safety systems and programs required

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What We Offer
Sodexo offers fair and equitable compensation, partially determined by a candidate's education level or years of relevant experience. While the budgeted range for the position is posted, Sodexo salary offers are based on a candidate's specific criteria, like experience, skills, education and training.
Position Summary
The Director of Facilities Operations is responsible for directing facilities maintenance operations of building(s) and property at a single unit. The Director of Facilities Operations manages the preventative maintenance and reactive repair of skilled trades, e.g., HVAC, plumbing, electrical, utilities; and manages the hiring, training and supervision of staff, professionals and management. The Director of Facilities Operations manages a safe and efficient working environment, essential to the performance of the business. The Director may oversee minor construction work and manage other core Sodexo services, and or logistics of business/operations services, e.g., grounds keeping, laundry, food, security, inventory, mail, and concierge services.
Qualifications & Requirements
Basic Education Requirement - Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience
Basic Management Experience - 5 years
Basic Functional Experience - 5 years
Sodexo is an EEO/AA/Minority/Female/Disability/Veteran employer.