ASSISTANT FACILITIES MANAGER

Job Details Location: Smalley LZ – Lake Zurich, IL 60047 Position Type: Full Time Salary Range: $80,000 – $105,000 Job Shift: Office Job Category: Facilities Position Overview Assistant Facilities Manager with hands‑on HVAC experience. Oversees a team of seven, managing maintenance, repairs, new construction, and renovations. Coordinates facility functions, develops preventive maintenance programs, and supports overall facility strategy. Key Responsibilities Leverages technical knowledge to make informed decisions, allocate resources, and support team performance and development. Creates and implements preventive maintenance programs and building support systems. Manages maintenance and repair of all facility functions and provides expertise on new construction or renovation projects. Leads improvement initiatives across the department, aligning them with company goals and ensuring employee involvement. Engages with Shop and Operations leadership in the development and implementation of strategic and tactical initiatives. Anticipates problems across workflows or teams and implements preventive measures that align with priorities. Works with internal and external resources to maintain and repair all necessary facility functions. Interprets data, trends, and feedback to guide departmental planning, anticipating potential risks or challenges. Works alongside the Facilities Manager to manage the team’s operation and assists with budget performance. Seeks feedback from senior leaders and team to enhance effectiveness; invests in own growth while supporting development plans for direct reports. Leads with integrity and self‑discipline; demonstrates professionalism through sound judgment, consistent follow‑through, and ethical decision‑making in complex situations. Maintains attention to detail, sets expectations for quality and ensures follow‑through, and establishes processes/resources that support consistency. Prepares, analyzes, and reports on regularly tracked metrics, performance, goals, and objectives. Think ahead, anticipate needs, balance competing demands, and maintain strong personal organization under pressure. Coordinates all service‑related activities for the facility including contract review, equipment maintenance, groundskeeping, etc. Ensures all code and license requirements are properly maintained, and maintains all building blueprints, records, and manuals for the facility. Aligns team efforts and organizational objectives and creates an environment where employees have the resources and support needed to perform effectively. Manages staff resources and organization structure to adequately align with and meet business objectives. Optimizes team structure, tools, and workflows to support efficient performance, and addresses root causes of inefficiency. Manages Facilities team in a timely and efficient manner to best serve internal and external customers. Coordinates project management activities including repair, remodel, and maintenance projects. Sets clear targets, tracks progress, and takes proactive steps to achieve business outcomes. Builds processes and expectations that consistently meet or exceed customer expectations, and addresses systemic service issues. Qualifications Experience working in a manufacturing or related environment. Bachelor’s Degree in Facilities Management or related field preferred. Experience working in EHS preferred. 5–10 years of proven experience in building maintenance and management. Must have HVAC experience. Strong knowledge of Smalley products, applications, and industry. Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Strong interpersonal skills, ability to inspire, motivate and lead people. Extreme attention to detail, superior organizational, time‑management, and prioritizing abilities. Strong, confident judgment and problem‑solving skills; ability to take risks and make decisions. Skilled in using Microsoft Office, especially Excel. Knowledge of building maintenance procedures, contract agreements, and security and safety needs of a manufacturing company. Ability to work with numbers as they pertain to contracts, maintenance agreements, inventory and project management with a basic understanding of accounting concepts. Ability to be on‑call. Benefits Medical, Dental, Vision, Life and Accident & Disability Insurance. Parental Leave. Tuition Reimbursement. Employee Assistance Program. Paid Holidays and Paid Time Off. 401(k) with company match. Competitive total compensation includes potential bonus or incentive eligibility. EEO/Affirmative Action: Smalley is an equal‑opportunity employer and believes in equal opportunity for all employees and applicants. Accordingly, all employment decisions are based on the principles of equal opportunity, including recruitment, selection, promotion, transfer, discipline, compensation, benefits, training, and other personnel actions involving persons in all job titles and shall occur without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability, genetic information, veteran or military status, sexual orientation, gender identity, creed, ancestry, marital status, or any other legally protected class as recognized by applicable law. #J-18808-Ljbffr Smalley Steel Ring Company