Facilities Maintenance Manager

We are RS Group.

RS Group is a global integrated omni-channel solutions partner for industrial B2B customers who design, build, and maintain industrial equipment and operations.  We are a FTSE 100 company with £2 billion in revenue, operating in 32 countries, shipping 60,000 parcels a day to over 1.2 million customers worldwide.

Our Vision is to be first choice for all our stakeholders, and we know that starts with our people. At RS Americas, Inc. we want everyone to show up to work as themselves and know that they will be supported and encouraged to develop and grow. We want work to be a place that excites and empowers, a place where you can be passionate and challenge people to think differently. 

We want to hire the best talent, people who share our values and understand that when we act with respect and humility, we can do great things.  That’s why we’ve put our purpose at the heart of our organization, we want to make amazing happen for a better world. We empower our people to make a difference, innovate to make more possible and deliver to make it happen.

 

Facilities Maintenance Manager

Job Description

Maintains and oversees the company’s grounds, buildings and equipment to ensure that the workspace is clean, safe, compliant, functional effective and viewed as a world-class facility.

 

Core purpose of my role & what decisions I’m empowered to make

• Responsible for effective cost and operational administration, of the premises upkeep and enhancements, through efficient resource, asset and contract management. Ensuring that regulatory and environmental requirements are delivered, change management is effectively communicated, service and equipment availability is uninterrupted and long-term needs are planned and budgeted for.

Reporting Structure

• This role will sit within the RS Americas Operations function and report to the Sr Director of Distribution and Logistics
• The role will have a Supervisor, with an overall headcount responsibility of c10 employees

Budget

• c$3-5m annually from control of labor resources, contract and utilities management, and capital investments.

Key deliverables for my role

Lead the facilities function through;

• Provide leadership, support and empowerment to their team, ensuring they have the required skills, knowledge and tools, to effectively perform their duties and progress within their roles.
• Proactively walk the premises to engage and understand internal customer needs, to validate world-class standards are achieved and ensure alignment with the strategic needs/commitments of the business.
• Ensure efficient operating, cleanliness and compliance of all equipment and services within the distribution center, offices and facility grounds.
• Organize and plan effective routines to handle day-to-day activities, preventative maintenance tasks and capabilities to resolve any emergencies that may arise.
• Identify, coordinate and implement opportunities to reduce waste, cost or energy consumption, and/or improve operating efficiencies, environments or growth capabilities.
• Provide a clean, secure, safe and healthy working environment, adhering to all company policies and, regulatory, compliance and environmental requirements.
• Represent the company in a professional, enthusiastic and positive manner.

Key opportunities for growth in this role

• Operating in a fast-paced global FTSE100 organisation, through an Americas lens, where operational excellence is a strategic priority.
• Stakeholder engagement and influencing across a global organisation with multiple sub-brands and external stakeholders.

Key relationships for my role / Who do I need to consult with?

• DC Operations, Directors, Managers, Supervisors and staff
• Facilities Supervisor and team
• Supply Chain management team
• VAS management and teams
• VP of Product, Supply Chain & Logistics
• On-Site Maintenance Technicians and Manager
• Global VP EH&S
• Corporate Directors, Executives and Administrators

Experience and Skills

Essential:

• 5+ years managerial experience of leading a facilities function within a large scale industrial/commercial service orientated or manufacturing environment.
• A strong business acumen and understanding of industry, local and state regulatory and compliance requirements associated to a high service operation.
• Extensive electrical maintenance experience with expert knowledge of BMS, HVAC, generators, fire protection, plumbing and mechanical systems.
• An understanding of building construction and integration networks, and proficiency with design specifications and drawings.