Manager of Facilities Maintenance

Who is Senior plc?

Senior plc is an international, market-leading, engineering solutions provider with 26 operating businesses in 12 countries. Senior designs manufacture and markets high-technology components and systems for the principal original equipment producers in the worldwide aerospace, defense, and land vehicle and power & energy markets. The Group is split into two divisions, Aerospace and Flexonics, servicing five key sectors.

Our global values underpin what we do, and how we do it …

Safety – Integrity – Customer Focus – Respect & Trust – Accountability – Excellence

Who is Senior Operations SoCal?

We are a technology-driven, team-oriented, manufacturing company that takes pride in the relationships we build with our customers, suppliers and with each other. We offer exciting career opportunities in a fast-paced, dynamic team environment and reward employees who are motivated, innovative, and results-oriented. We are looking for dedicated individuals to join us in engineering solutions for our customers.

We are currently seeking a full-time Manager of Facility Maintenance for the 1st shift this position will be supporting both sites Kearny Mesa and our El Cajon location in San Diego.

What does the job involve?

The Manager of Facility Maintenance is responsible for the supervision of the plant services departments to ensure the company’s buildings, assets, and infrastructure are properly maintained to support the manufacturing operations and meet the requirements for compliance with local, state, and federal regulations. The position oversees 2 sites and is responsible for the manufacturing equipment including CNC machining capabilities, special process operations including chemical processing and NDT equipment, metal forming equipment including welders and expanders as well as all building and landscape maintenance. Additionally, the position supervises the Tooling department in support of engineering, operations, and facilities.

What will my responsibilities include?

• Coordinates work order assignments to meet the scheduled activities and unplanned service requests.
• Plans best allocation and utilization of space and resources for current facilities and future additions or remodels.
• Builds proposals and estimates for projects, repairs, remodels, and expansion.
• Develops project action plans and coordinates activities.
• Supervises the day-to-day activities of the plant services department and personnel.
• Manages and monitors project costs to meet project budgets.
• Manages project activities to ensure on-schedule completion to project plans.
• Coordinates capital purchase projects including quoting equipment and ensuring equipment meets intended requirements; interfaces with management as required developing department budgets and capital expense plan.
• Conducts department employee performance evaluations, develop employee growth paths, makes hiring decisions, and contributes to termination decisions.
• Manages and leads cross-functional process improvement teams.
• Communicates all Facilities/Maintenance needs and requirements to site Leadership.
• Provides day to day supervision and support, to include recruiting, managing, training and development, evaluating performance, and providing employee discipline in the assigned areas.
• Provides and prioritize communication throughout multiple departments.
• Sources vendor service and performance activities and oversees bid and proposal contracts.
• Develops and implements preventive maintenance plans for critical facility and operations equipment.
• Develops, leads, and participates in continuous improvement activities company wide.

 What key skills and experience do I need?

• Familiarity with CNC machines, furnaces, automatic welding, and chemical processing equipment.
• Familiarity and experience with the repair of hydraulic, pneumatic, electrical, structural, and HVAC systems.
• Proficient use of Microsoft Office Suite.
• Read and follow standard building blueprints.
• Communicate effectively (verbal and written).
• Compose letters and memorandums.
• Coordinate events and meetings.
• Establish and maintain filing systems and logs.
• Use computer packages to prepare graphics.
• Use computerized spreadsheets to conduct analysis.
• Balance figures and compile statistics.
• Input data into computer programs.
• Maintain high level of customer service.
• Self-motivated and self-directed.
• Ability to solve problems.
• Interview applicants.
• Proofread documents.
• Research information.
• Answer telephones.
• Detail oriented.

What qualifications should I have?

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in business administration, Operations, or Engineering.
• HAZWOPER (Hazardous Waste Operations and Emergency Response) 40-hour certification required.

 Experience:

• 10 years of management experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience with EH&S activities.
• Experience with Lean Manufacturing.
• Material requirements planning and enterprise resource planning (MRP/ERP) systems experience preferred.

Why Join Senior Aerospace Jet Products/Ketema?

Joining Senior means not only a rewarding career with a tight-knit and collaborative team, but you will also enjoy a competitive compensation package that includes a market-led base salary, a comprehensive benefits package along with wellness benefits, employee recognition program, matching 401k plan, paid vacation, flexible hours, employee wellness activities, tuition reimbursement, and community involvement initiatives.  

If offer of employment is made it will be contingent upon passing all the following: Drug Test, Background Check, ITAR and U.S. Export Compliance Screening.

Equal Opportunity Employer:   minority/female/disability/veteran

Access to our facilities is restricted under the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and/or the Export Administration Regulations (EAR) to U.S. Persons (U.S. Citizens, lawful permanent residents, U.S. Nationals, U.S. refugees, asylees, or temporary residents under amnesty provisions), and to properly licensed foreign persons. Applicants receiving a conditional offer of employment will be required to provide information to determine whether they are subject to these regulations and, if so, to assess their country of chargeability for export control purposes. Additionally, potential employee names will be screened against the Consolidated Screening List (maintained by the United States government) to determine eligibility to receive controlled technical data.

To be considered for this role please submit an online application link is shared below: 

https://careers.seniorplc.com/vacancyinformation.aspx?vguid=60ac1f20-2bbd-4381-b21a-f894b8c2ddae