Area Manager, Facilities Services

Description

• 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  

• Engineering Degree, College Diploma or Journeyman Certificate
  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 

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