Area Manager, Facility Services

Area Manager, Facility Services

Key Job Elements

• Oversee daily operation of the Facilities Services Department in a heavy, fast paced manufacturing environment. Areas of responsibility include management of:
  • Tool Room
  • Facilities Engineering
  • Maintenance
• Manage and develop employees in a unionized environment; including, skilled trades.  Oversee management of non-unionized skilled trade supervisors and facility engineers
• Identify, develop and implement the annual capital budget projects for the site
• Achieve Maintenance/Tool room departmental budget (expense, headcount)
• Plan and manage the work schedule, work execution, equipment records, repair histories while supporting the Collective Bargaining Agreement (UNIFOR)
• Plan and cost control all contractor activities on site
• Maintain safe work practices to ensure employees comply with safety regulations and all known standards: i.e. TSSA, ESA, Local Building Codes etc.
• Monitor facility equipment efficiency and downtime, investigate and resolve deficiencies and effectively communicate to senior leadership
• Report key equipment availability and preventive maintenance status
• Provide daily, weekly, monthly status on equipment, infrastructure and office areas
• Monitor performance metrics to ensure accountability
• Ensure department staffing is to budget and provide training for development of hourly and salaried personnel
• Provide effective communication on operational priorities across multiple internal functional departments (Safety, HR, Production, PMC, Finance, Tool Engineering, Product Assurance)
• Troubleshoot mechanical problems on machinery and equipment
• Promote and develop business opportunities by establishing and maintaining regular interface with customers, business partners and suppliers

Position Requirements:

Required Qualifications

Engineering Degree, College Diploma
Minimum 5-7 years of facility and equipment maintenance experience

Minimum 5-7 years of supervision/management of a unionized technical/ production department

Strong communication, presentation and organizational skills
Must be able to work in a team setting
Knowledge of GDLS-C procedures and processes

Ability to travel (5% Cdn) and (10% US & Int’l) and possess/be able to acquire and maintain a valid passport

Preferred Qualifications

Working knowledge of Maximo
Knowledge of GDLS-C products
Skilled trades supervision experience

General Dynamics Land Systems – Canada is an employment equity employer who values diversity and inclusion.  We are committed to providing accommodations for persons with disabilities. If you require an accommodation, we will work with you to meet your needs.

It is a requirement that General Dynamics Land Systems - Canada be registered with the Canadian Controlled Goods Program and that all of its workforce be security assessed.  As such, successful applicants must meet all applicable security requirements, including, but not limited to, the ability to obtain and maintain a Canadian government security clearance to secret level.

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