Director 3 – 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 seeks a Director of Facilities for a Manufacturing/office site for our client located in Lima, Ohio area with experience managing total integrated facilities. You will be the most senior onsite manager and oversee facilities operation to include custodial and equipment maintenance operations of building(s) and property; landscaping; grounds; security; with an annual managed volume of around 5 million dollars. This position manages the preventative maintenance, proactive repair, and reactive maintenance issues as they occur using skilled trades (e.g., MEP, dock doors, locks, and levelers); manages the hiring, training, and supervision of staff to include management team.

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, e.g., MEP, Dock doors, levelers, and locks
• Directs custodial operations to ensure healthy and attractive facilities
• Directs grounds, landscape and maintenance operations to ensure a safe and attractive environment
• Oversees site security and security systems
• 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
• Provides direction and oversight for the development and implementation of an overall emergency management strategy
• Acts as a liaison between the client and regulatory agencies and/or authorities including building code compliance
• Provides and applies practical knowledge regarding building maintenance, e.g., air conditioning and heating systems, building automatic control systems, water distribution, fire protection, sanitary and storm sewer operations, piped gases, electrical distribution and central utility plants for chilled water. Works with construction or design teams if needed
• 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
• Responsible for the in-house safety committee

Is this opportunity right for you? We are looking for candidates who have:

• It is imperative the candidate possess leadership, and both technical and financial acumen
• Experience in Computerized Maintenance management systems is a must, Maximo preferred
• Experience in industrial safety systems and programs is must
• A proven track record of successful Facilities Management leadership experience as demonstrated by articulated results and accomplishments
• Experience working with a cGMP or ISO 9000 Regulated environment is preferred

Learn more about Sodexo’s Benefits 

Not the job for you?

At Sodexo, we offer Facilities Management positions in Corporate, Schools, Universities, Energy and Resources, Government and Agencies, Health Care and Senior Living locations across the United States. Continue your search for Facilities Management jobs.

Working for Sodexo:

How far will your ambition, talent and dedication take you? Sodexo fosters a culture committed to the growth of individuals through continuous learning, mentoring and career growth opportunities.

Make an Immediate Impact.

Sodexo is the North American leader for Quality of Life Services. More than 150,000 Sodexo employees work to improve the quality of daily life for our 13,000 client sites in North America. Sodexo partners with clients to help them attain their strategic vision by developing Facility Management service solutions that increase the effectiveness of their people, enhance their business processes and optimize their infrastructure, which deliver tangible outcomes.

Our client portfolio spans multiple markets across the nation including education, corporate services, health care and government services, which means we can offer a career full of variety, challenge and tremendous growth opportunities.

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  construction work and often manages other core Sodexo services, and/or  logistics of business/operations services, e.g., grounds keeping, laundry, food, security, inventory, mail, 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.