Facilities Manager

Element has an opportunity for aDepartment Manager I. The primary function of the Facilities Manager and Supporting Operations is to lead the lab support functions including Facilities Quality Safety Calibration and Shipping & Receiving to support high performance and productivity of the location through use of best practices in managing resources services and processes to meet the needs of the Company.

Salary: $90000- $115000/yr DOE

As a member of the labs Leadership Team participates in the development of the labs objectives and oversees all aspects of lab support operations. Provides input into lab capital plan and operation plan and effectively manages budget costs. Provides technical input for equipment and facility enhancements. Drafts and tracks Capital Expense requests and supporting documents for submittal to corporate leadership
Creates implements and manages the facility maintenance program based on best practices and manufacturer recommendations with an emphasis on production planning/scheduling and preventive/predictive maintenance. Ensures optimal functioning of all building systems including but not limited to mechanical cryogenics hydraulic pneumatic electrical and fire/life safety systems. Additionally ensures the facility appearance is maintained in such a way as to enhance the customer experience and colleague work environment.
Manages equipment and facility (telecommunications HVAC utilities signage security fire suppression etc.) contracts vendors installations and refurbishments.
Will directly own capital expenditure projects from vendor management cost budgeting to execution within a timely manner.
Identifies opportunities and executes projects to reduce operating costs through utility conservation purchase price reduction equipment/facility lifecycle expense management and other means.
Supports the calibration lab for day-to-day calibration tasks ensuring that calibration and verification of equipment is completed timely and in compliance with company accreditation and regulatory policies and procedures.
Oversees the shipping/receiving process ensuring compliance with ITAR generally accepted packaging standards and processing standards with a focus on efficiency and organization.
Efficiently and effectively manages the acquisition and inventory processes to optimize the locations use and awareness of consumables equipment and other purchased items.
Participates and follows through with activities and actions stemming from Leadership GEMBA walks targeted to review Safety Quality Efficiency and Operational Excellence practices within the lab.
Responsible for the safety condition culture and approach for assigned groups and areas of the facility.
Applies the principals of 5S (Sort Set In Order Shine Standardize and Sustain) in the performance of daily work responsibilities to ensure a clean orderly and safe work area.
Abides by and ensures that all duties are performed in accordance with all Safety Health and Environmental (SHE) Trade Compliance and Quality practices policies and regulations.
Develops and reports standardized metrics to optimize the efficiency and effectiveness of the department.
Maintains customer confidentiality at all times.

Coaches develops and motivates staff (including: hiring performance management and recognition duties).
Assesses staffing needs and participates in staff recruitment efforts by conducting interviews or attending job fairs.
Trains directs and appraises staff.
Supports with daily schedules for proper manpower utilization for facility preventative maintenance and testing needs.
Works together with Project Manager and Master Scheduler to with assigning proper skillsets to specific projects.
Issues written and verbal instructions; assigns duties and examines work for exactness neatness and conformance to policies and procedures.
Reports directly to the General Manager

Qualifications
To perform this position successfully an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education and/or Experience
Bachelors degree or equivalent from a four-year college or technical school plus a minimum of five (5) years of relevant experience and/or training including at least two (2) years in management and or leading teams; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Experience in contract management Total Productive Maintenance (TPM) 5S and budget accountability. General knowledge of building systems. Experience utilizing project management tools.

Language Skills
Ability to read analyze and interpret general business periodicals professional journals safety rules operating and maintenance instructions procedural manuals technical procedures or government regulations. Ability to write reports business correspondence and procedure manuals. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers customers and the general public.

Mathematical Skills
Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts interest commissions proportions percentages area circumference and volume. Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry.

Reasoning Ability
Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written verbal diagram or schedule form. Ability to define problems collect data establish facts and draw valid conclusions.

Certificates Licenses Registrations
Must have valid Drivers License with an acceptable driving record under Elements policy or ability to obtain prior to beginning employment.

Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to fifty (50) pounds.
While performing the duties of this job the employee is regularly required to walk sit stand use hands to handle or feel reach with hands and arms talk hear climb or balance stoop kneel crouch or crawl.

Work Environment
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.
This position works in an environment with a loud noise level.

At Element we always take pride in putting our people first. We are an equal opportunity employer that recognizes diversity and inclusion as fundamental to our Vision of becoming the worlds most trusted testing partner.

All suitably qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment on the basis of objective work related criteria and without regard for the following: age disability ethnic origin gender marital status race religion responsibility of dependents sexual orientation or gender identity or other characteristics in accordance with the applicable governing laws or other characteristics in accordance with the applicable governing laws.