Building & Utilities Manager, Danville

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Role:  Permanent

Contact:  Alfredo Laferte, Talent Attraction Expert.

Building & Utilities Manager

Purpose of the role

Lead maintenance and technical services of all factory areas, buildings and utility equipment in accordance with safety and environmental requirements for the purpose of ensuring availability of all necessary resources for production and other equipment. Ensure that safety guidelines are met and potential risks are eliminated. Provide status reports, handle any changes to maintenance plans, building capability, onboard and train employees according to JTI standards.

Main Areas of Responsibility

CapEx Projects suppor

• Support safe, effective and timely implementation of capital investment projects at factory (support Engineering Manager with Installations, conversions, filter making, B&U, power and automation equipment).
• Performs control of contractors during insatllation/construction stage.

KPI's Responsibility

• Responsible for planning and control of Maintenance budget for engineering department: monthly, yearly budget preparation for maintenance and energy. Reporting the budget to engineering depratment manager. Participates in ASP proccess.
• Be accountable for for energy consumption for facilities. Initiates and realizes necessary actions for achievement of set KPI's.
• Create purchase orders in SAP for Maintenance and control payments for suppliers.

Production Process Responsibility

• Support all facility maintenance corrective and preventative activities: ensuring that all building and utilities equipment (including Electrical systems, lightning, grounding, HVAC, fans, AC units, air compressors, boilers, pumps, filters, heat exchangers and etc.) and engineering systems meet present and future needs in terms of efficiency, machine utilization, capacity utilization.
• Ensure reliable electrical supply, provide production and transportation of necessary energy resources: compressed air, gas, conditioned air for production, warehouses and administration areas.
• Ensure full compliance with local legislation, company policies and ISO requirements and procedures.
• Design, implement and maintain effective applicable Maintenance systems and processes, to further improve productivity, efficiency, energy consumption and reduce cost.
• Cooperates with responsible functions and provides managerial support to engineering department during cooperation with: Procurement, Financial, HR, EHS, Quality, Production, MS departments and ect.

IWS

• Develop the operating teams’ technical understanding and capability. Act as Cell Lead for Building and Utilities.
• Be responsible of the following DMS (Daily Management Systems): CIL (Clean, Inspect, Lubricate), IE (Incident Elimination), DH (Defect handling), 90 days plan, DDS (Daily direction Setting).
• Attend DDS (Daily Direction Setting) Meetings and spread IWS DDS structure according to deployment plan.
• Coordinate all technical activities with Environment Health & Safety guidelines and ensuring 5S3R standards.
• Coordinate implementation of technical activities within Utilities coordination with given directions by the superior.
• Particpate in LE pillar/assgined SWP and doing all action required from the PDCA's. Following the qualification process for the Cell lead skills role.

Talent Managament Responsibility

• Performs management of direct reports: tasking, training needs, job description preparation, motivation and control.
• Ensures availability of licenses and certificates required by local legislation for direct reports for safe operation on hazardous equipment.

Financial Responsibility

• Perfom necessary actions to establish assets and spare parts management: SAP, ordering process and write off.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s in Engineering or related field.
• 5+ year in managerial position, with experience of maintenance management in industrial factories, good knowledge and experience on machinery, building and utilities standards, EHS.
• Fluency in English (Oral and written).

Key Skills & Competencies

• Good basic understanding of the core busines.
• Good leadership skills, Self-Motivated, Ability to work in a team environment.
• Above average communication skills (verbally and written).
• Proficient Computer skills (word, excel, AutoCad and power point).
• Ability to manage multiple task at once, open minded.
• Above average Mechanical/Electrical Engineering Skills

At JTI we care for our people's well-being. In addition to the salary, you can enjoy the following benefits:

• Annual Performance-based Bonus
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Personal Development Programs
• Medical, Dental & Vision Plan for employees & family members
• Life insurance
• Matching 401(K)
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Paid Family Leave (20 weeks)
• Education/Tuition Assistance
• Volunteering Activities
• Employee Assistance Program (counselling, for employees & family members)

Are you ready to join us? Build your success story at JTI. Apply now!

Next Steps:

After applying, if selected, please anticipate the following within 1-3 weeks of the job posting closure: Phone screening with Talent Advisor > Assessment tests > Interviews > Offer. Each step is eliminatory and may vary by role type.

At JTI, we strive to create a diverse and inclusive work environment. As an equal-opportunity employer, we welcome applicants from all backgrounds. If you need any specific support, alternative formats, or have other access requirements, please let us know.