Director Facilities, BU HUB

We’re looking for motivated, engaged people to help make everyone’s journeys better.

• Responsible for execution and planning of new facility construction, expansion or refurbishments.
• Manages projects timelines and budget objectives.
• Coordinates equipment and facility requirements, internal as well as regulatory, such as FDA, USDA, Federal and State.

Annual Hiring Range:

• $120,000.00 - $130,000.00 Per Year

Benefits

• Paid time off
• 401k, with company match
• Company sponsored life insurance
• Medical, dental, vision plans
• Voluntary short-term/long-term disability insurance
• Voluntary life, accident, and hospital plans
• Employee Assistance Program
• Commuter benefits
• Employee Discounts
• Free hot healthy meals for unit operations roles

Main Duties and Responsibilities:

• Ensure minimum downtime of all US equipment and facilities.
• Communicate with local facility management with regards to capital programs, maintenance issues, site security, safety and access.
• Evaluate and qualify contractors and perform project management for facility capacity expansion, modifications as well as minor works, space planning, and relocations of facility components.
• Work with Procurement in reviewing and negotiating contractor and vendor proposals and contracts.
• Confer with Legal department on potential risk and liabilities as well as construction contracts.
• Work with vendors, contractors, and facility management to ensure that regulatory standards like OSHA and general job site safety are maintained.
• Responsible for budgeting and financial reporting on facility renovation and construction contracts.
• Responsible for schedule and progress reporting on facility renovation and construction contracts.
• Responsible for reviewing architectural and engineering documents for construction projects to assure they meet the needs of Operations, obtaining input from local management and value engineering scope where appropriate.
• Carry out job site audits and inspections at frequent intervals to ensure that corporate standards are maintained.
• Work with input from divisional and regional directors in capital budget projections, and ongoing maintenance budget management.
• Prepare budgets and formal requests for funding; working with Finance, Procurement, and facility management to evaluate new products and equipment needs.
• Support Vice President Asset Management in planning and evaluation of Capital Expenses, following budget guidelines.
• Evaluate need for contracted services, developing scopes of work and specifications, and coordinating with Procurement department in negotiating annual vendor service contracts.
• Work with Procurement on larger, regional or nationwide contracts for Maintenance & Repair.
• Responsible for quality control on all contracted services to ensure compliance with contract documents in assigned locations.
• Supervise maintenance and alteration of production areas and equipment, including layout, arrangement, and construction of office facilities.
• Manages and controls Accounts Payable process for contractors and vendors involved in facilities construction or maintenance.
• Controls and manages facility requirements in terms of permits and licenses and as needed, liaises with (internal) environmental and safety experts.
• Constantly keep the Operations group involved and informed on progress and deviations to plan.

Qualifications Education:

• College or University degree in Business Administration, Risk, Safety or Environment.

Work Experience:

• 7+ years of experience in multi-site facility and asset management

Technical Skills: (Certification, Licenses and Registration)

• Experienced in use of all Microsoft Office applications with in specific: Word, Excel and MS-Projects.
• Experienced in use of construction and architectural software like CADs etc.
• Understand the design and operation of production and plant equipment to ensure proper operation, cleaning, maintenance and repair by facility personnel and outside service vendors.
• Communicate effectively (ability to clearly express ideas and opinions using appropriate and effective communication methods; to deal with employees and vendors openly and honestly, being receptive and attentive to communication and feedback from employees and clients).
• Demonstrate teamwork (display a willingness to work with and assist other employees).
• Demonstrate initiative (contribute new ideas, be self-motivated, obtain a