Manager- Maintenance Fac_30S1

Suncast Corporation is the leading US-based designer, manufacturer, and distributor of high-quality resin products for the home and industrial markets. A privately held company headquartered in Western Chicago, Illinois, Suncast prides itself on 35 years of innovation and sustainability across a wide range of product categories with materials proudly sourced in the USA. Everything we do is supported by the strength and ingenuity of American workers and we are committed to helping families across the country make the most of their unique spaces. We utilize state-of-the-art machinery and innovative manufacturing techniques to consistently engineer products of the highest possible quality.
Summary
The Manager, Facilities Maintenance is responsible for supervising the Facilities Maintenance Department in Plant 3 and Suncast’s West Chicago and Batavia Distribution Centers, as well as managing This position services the plant and the equipment that runs twenty-four hours a day, seven days a week throughout the year.
Responsibilities:
The following duties are considered essential to this position. Other responsibilities may be assigned.
• Oversee all building and grounds maintenance for Plant 3 as well as Suncast distribution centers.
• Ensure the facilities are safe, up to code, and fully operational.
• Ensure proper preventive maintenance and emergency breakdown repair capability on all key equipment and systems and any additional systems or equipment in assigned facilities.
• Maintain adequate tools and spare parts inventory with cost effective justification.
• Coordinate facility project work (cost, bidding, managing and scheduling). Coordinates bidding and purchasing of equipment and maintenance parts.
• Maintain facility compliance with all municipal, state/provincial and federal fire and safety codes, including the testing/inspections of the fire protection system.
• Manages, tracks, and controls costs associated with maintenance of forklift/vehicle fleet to include preventive maintenance and repair.
• Support maintenance and upkeep of the building exterior and ensure grounds are kept in new condition.
• Manage contractors and third-party vendors.
• Plan building maintenance and operational programs for buildings. Ensure the efficiency of all building systems.
• Plan and manage capital and large construction projects in assigned locations.
• Maintain safe work environment for all employees and supports required safety programs, postings of government mandated reports, OSHA records and reports on outside inspections
• Manage facilities planning and space allocation
• Manage custodial services.
• Coordinate with department heads for facilities needs.
• Prepare facilities for changing weather conditions.
• Collaborate with upper management on budgeting for facilities needs
• Ensure all utility systems are inspected and in accordance with regulations.
• Coordinate building security and maintenance services.
• Coordinate all maintenance issues and schedules.
• Research potential suppliers for major equipment. Request and analyze quotations. Propose final supplier and negotiate price.
• Ensure that all purchased equipment and services meets all requirements of the purchase order.
• Ensure that equipment failure during the warranty period is correctly serviced and credited.
• Implement a preventive maintenance program to reduce the amount of unexpected down time and emergency repairs.
• Maintain repair and replacement parts stock to minimize downtime. Develop sources for fast replacement part supply and part repair for items that cannot be stocked.
• Stay informed of new technology, methods, and materials within the field.
• Ensure compliance to budget.
• Supervise the facilities maintenance employees. Ensure each technician has been instructed in safe and correct methods for each assigned task. Conduct/support employee training as required.
• Schedule staff to ensure that maintenance assistance is available during all production shifts.
• Confer with the Director of Maintenance on staffing, hiring, and disciplining employees.
• Maintain employee time and production records.
• Prepare required annual personnel performance reviews in a timely basis.

Supervisory Responsibilities
This position has supervisory responsibility for the following positions:
• Facilities Maintenance Technicians
• Maintenance Helpers
• Forklift Mechanics
• Outside Contractors

Qualifications
To perform this job 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 indi