Manager, Facilities

About AESC US LLC

AESC is an exciting, global organization committed to solving the challenges of a sustainable future and becoming the leading supplier of full-value-chain battery solutions. Our lithium-ion batteries can be found in more than nine hundred and fifty thousand electric vehicles worldwide and have a stellar safety record of zero-critical issues. We will continue to build upon our successes and expand into new markets and industries, producing innovative and competitive products and technologies that advance the goal of a zero-carbon emission future. AESC is headquartered in Japan and has battery manufacturing locations in Japan, the United Kingdom, and the U.S..

AESC invests heavily in next-generation technology to drive innovation and works with its strategic partners to continually push the boundaries of performance, safety and efficiency. Its teams work with strategic partners to continuously improve the company’s global leadership in product development, quality and sustainable processes. Find out more at http://aesc-group.com/us.

We are currently seeking candidates to fill a Facilities Manager role to support our Florence, South Carolina facility. This is a wonderful opportunity for the right candidate to gain valuable experience and contribute to a growing company. 

Job Summary

The Facilities Manager is responsible for safe, proper, and efficient operation of the entire plant facilities at the AESC Battery Plant production facility. Provides engineering support to assigned areas in manufacturing, maintenance, and facility operations. Recommends, plans, coordinates, documents, and implements plant and process control systems on a company-wide basis. Performs system evaluations on facilities. Develops specifications for new models and modifications to existing models to improve production uptime in assigned areas. Coordinates with contractors in assigned areas to provide engineering support, technical assistance, and training. Communicate with suppliers to provide guidelines, specifications, and engineering support to ensure AESC goals of quality, cost, time and delivery. Creates and manages a budget. Contributes to building brand value and achieving enduring profitable growth.  This position is a great opportunity to learn A LOT and contribute a ton in a fun work environment with incredibly smart people that will constantly keep you on your toes.  

Job Functions

The following job function statements describe the general nature and level of work being performed.  They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of this position

•  Assign and schedule work tasks with other facility technicians in a team-oriented environment and perform initial evaluations of building systems and distribute work assignments.

• Work with the Maintenance Planning department to evaluate needs for all work requests—both scheduled and unscheduled—as well as any special projects that arise.
• Coordinate and follow up on preventative maintenance on refrigeration units, plumbing, electrical, overhead doors, and any other mechanical systems.
• Coordinate and assist in repairs involving basic electrical, mechanical, and plumbing systems.
• Read blueprints and plan projects to complete assigned tasks, and coordinate and follow up on incidental carpentry, masonry, and painting and plaster work.
• Review and maintain maintenance logs and maintenance budgets and complete any and all documentation necessary to the completion of a task.
• Provides specification, design, and installation support for manufacturing and facility operations
• Ensures all equipment, facility systems, and utilities in assigned areas are in an acceptable state of operation and repair. 
• Monitors and records predictive maintenance measures and works cooperatively with outside vendors
• Updates and maintains electrical, schematic, and mechanical drawings for new and modified equipment in assigned areas
• Develops and implements safety procedures for equipment in assigned areas
• Provides system problem solving; ensures continuous reliability and uptime improvement, accuracy and ease of use enhancements, analysis of trends and symptoms, and identification of missing or misleading information in assigned areas. 
• Assists with new project development and resource and budget planning within assigned areas
• Facilitates project folder preparation, project management, and model and capacity studies with budget development
• Communicates with suppliers concerning performance of their products, improvement, and potential cost savings
• Works with suppliers to investigate new techno