Facilities Manager

Dometic is a global market leader in the mobile living industry. Millions of people around the world use Dometic products in outdoor, residential, and professional applications.

Our Marine organization is a trusted provider of innovative solutions for the worldwide boating and boat building industry, and we recently expanded our scope to lead the boating industry into an electrified future. Dometic has won numerous NMMA Innovation Awards over the years and we are always striving for new ways to make boating easier, safer, and more enjoyable.

We are a journey of continuous growth – now looking for our next star – a passionate Facility Manager. This position reports to Operations Manager and will work in Litchfield, Illinois.

About the position

As a Facility Manager in the Operations team, you will be involved in the overall maintenance of the equipment, building, grounds, and facility infrastructure which includes packaging equipment, racking, forklifts, and office building.

Your main responsibilities

• Manages all building systems including mechanical, electrical, plumbing, HVAC, safety, and waste management
• Supervise, schedule, and coordinate the workload of the maintenance staff to optimize resources and maintain reliable operations
• Manage maintenance budget and contracts
• Prepares cost estimates for facility projects
• Manage preventative maintenance programs to minimize downtime and maximize equipment lifespan
• Ensures facilities maintenance work follows safety standards, conforms to specifications, and that work orders are tracked and completed within the budgeted guidelines
• Work with outside vendors in scheduling of routine pick-ups. (i.e., trash, hazardous waste, scrap)
• Assist plant management as requested on any special projects
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with key vendors
• Supervise and mentor facilities staff
• Perform other duties as assigned by management

What do we offer?

You are offered an interesting role in a dynamic, fast paced and global environment with great opportunities to grow and take on new challenges. The growth at Dometic is continuous – which gives you great possibilities to evolve with the company.

• Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Disability insurance (STD/LTD)
• 401 (k) with company match
• PTO
• Company defined holidays and two floating holidays for you to use as you choose
• Paid maternity/paternity leave
• Tuition assistance
• Membership reimbursement (wholesale club and gym)
• Employee discounts on our incredible products
• Opportunities to make an impact

A suitable background would be a solid experience within Industrial & Facilities Maintenance – as well as the following qualifications and experiences:

• Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited institution
• Five years of general industrial maintenance (electro-mechanical) and supervisory experience preferred
• Lean or Lean Six Sigma training certification a plus
• Working knowledge of general plant engineering and maintenance required
• Functional knowledge of manufacturing processes including packaging, and forklift operations
• Functional understanding of measurement equipment
• Environmental and Safety experience including understanding of OSHA regulations
• Strong organizational and project management skills
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills
• Experience in vendor management and contract negotiation
• Strong proficiency with MS Office programs including Word, Excel, Access, Outlook, and PowerPoint; and the ability to learn other applications quickly.
• Ability to be on call 24/7

To be successful in this role, we believe that you possess the following skills, competencies & characteristics:

• Strong interpersonal skills, able to work respectfully and efficiently with a wide range of people from different cultures and educational backgrounds at all levels of a company.
• Able to drive compliance and change while maintaining good working relationships.
• Able to teach, guide, coach, and mentor.
• Have a positive attitude and a passion to keep our employees, equipment, and infrastructure safe while achieving company goals.
• Consistent sense of urgency.
• Strong analytical skills, problem solving and judgement abilities.
• Able to navigate within a matrix organization with shared and competing resources.
• Quick learner, flexible, and able to think quickly and outside the box when needed.
• Excellent verbal and written co