Facilities Supervisor

Facilities Manager

Directs and coordinates the activities of employees engaged in the repair, maintenance, and installation of machines, tools, equipment, and in the maintenance of buildings, grounds, and utility systems of a manufacturing plant by performing duties personally or through subordinate supervisors. The job duties cannot physically be performed remotely and are required to be performed onsite.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

Includes the following, but other duties may be assigned as the company's needs dictate:

• Coordinates with all Sunrider affiliates to assist in building/home/plant standards: China, Taiwan, Singapore, and Malaysia.
• Develops maintenance policy and procedures that ensure the optimal functioning of buildings, grounds, and associated equipment.
• Ensure that all building components, such as fire sprinklers, pumps, racks are in compliance and have all the required up to date permits.
• Manages all building systems including mechanical, electrical, plumbing, HVAC, safety, and waste management.
• Directs maintenance activities on utility systems to provide continuous supply of heat, steam, electric power, gas, compressed air and air ventilation required for operations.
• Manages and trains a staff of employees in the general maintenance of buildings, grounds, and equipment.
• Additionally, the Facilities Manager ensures facilities maintenance work follows safety standards, conforms to specifications, and that work orders are tracked and completed within the budgeted guidelines.
• May oversee contractors engaged for facility renovation projects. Typically requires a bachelor's degree.
• Ensures that project/department milestones/goals are met and adhering to approved budgets. Has full authority over personnel actions.
• Develops preventive maintenance program in conjunction with engineering and maintenance staff for Sunrider U.S.A. and Sunrider affiliates.
• Plans, develops, and implements new methods and procedures designed to improve operations, minimize operating costs, and effect greater utilization of labor and materials.
• Reviews new product plans and discusses equipment needs and modifications with design engineers.
• Directs training, and indoctrination of employees to improve work performance and acquaint employees with company policies and procedures.
• Confers with management, engineering, and quality control personnel to resolve maintenance problems and recommend measures to improve operations and conditions of machines and equipment.
• Confers with employees and other staff to resolve employee grievances.
• Prepares department budget and monitors expenditure of funds in budget.
• Ensures the buildings, production departments and grounds around the facilities are in a good state of repair and comply with all FDA, NSF, or other regulatory agency regulations.

Supervisory Responsibilities

Manages the employees of the Maintenance Department and Sanitation Department. Is responsible for the overall direction, coordination, and evaluation of these units. Carries supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.

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 individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education and/or Experience

Associate degree (A.A.) in any Engineering field or equivalent from a two-year college or technical school; or a minimum of five years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Electrical Contractor's license is a plus. Forklift certification may be required.

Language Skills

Ability to read, analyze, and interpret the most complex documents. Ability to respond effectively to the most sensitive inquiries or complaints. Ability to make effective and persuasive speeches and presentations on controversial or complex topics to top management and/or vendors.

Mathematical Skills

Ability to comprehend and apply principles of advanced calculus, modern algebra, and advanced statistical theory. Ability to work with concepts such as limits, rings, quadratic and differential equations, and proofs of theorems.

Computer Skills

To perform this job successfully, an individual should have knowledge of Database software; Internet software; Manufacturing software; Project Management software; Spreadsheet software; and Word Processing software.

Reasoning Ability

Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to sit; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and taste or smell. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to moving mechanical parts (various production equipment), fumes or airborne particles (herbal powders), and risk of electrical shock. The employee is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions; high, precarious places; toxic or caustic chemicals (cleaning agents, water treatment chemicals, etc.); outside weather conditions; and vibration. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Sunrider Manufacturing provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.