Facilities Manager

Position Summary

You will be required to oversee the operation and maintenance of the building systems and services. You will be responsible for the introduction of any business improvement programmes, supporting the operations and production teams including SHEQ and maintenance. You will be able to drive innovation through management and leadership methods supporting the high level business strategy.

Main duties and responsibilities

• Responsible for maintaining buildings, plant and equipment in the factory ensuring all legal and SHEQ standards are met to maximise business success.

• Management of suppliers/contractors in the business.

• Ensuring any work activities are compliant to the necessary safety laws.

• First contact response to any facility emergencies that arise in the workplace.

• Responsible for the maintenance team, supporting the production requirements for the business, as well as preventive strategy keeping production flow operational.

• Provide necessary reporting for the business on facility KPIs and management metrics.

• Planning and organising business services making sure contracts and support services are adhered too.

• Support the implementation of safe systems of work and assist with the H&S culture in the workforce.

• Establish and present business cases for new improvement requirements in the company.

• Prepare forecasts for capital expenditure as well as involvement in the operational expenditure.

• CAPEX and OPEX creation, calculation and management of the submission through to approval and execution sign-off.

• To assist the production team in the development of the continuous improvement culture and company objectives by maximising employee involvement to improving output, quality and cost reduction.

• Help create continuous improvement principles in line with the CSIP initiatives to help create a more modern manufacturing environment.

• To control and monitor standards of conduct within the production area, ensuring that company procedures are adhered to and managed, including Quality, Health & Safety, accident reporting and general housekeeping.

• Challenge the design, processes, equipment and working methodology to improve efficiency, profitability, safety and improved quality in the business.

• Work with the PMO on new programmes and project delivery. With the Operations support team assist in the delivery and successful execution of projects in the business. This will include new product launches, changes and new installations.

• Take a hands on approach to any jobs where necessary and within personal capability.

• Other duties that may be reasonably required by the company.

Experience

Essential:

• Minimum 10 years’ experience facility management within a component manufacturing/assembly environment being essential.

• Good contacts in local area for contract services.

• A clear knowledge of production controls and measurements.

• Good understanding of safety systems and working practices under SHEQ policies in a business.

• Good experience with managing new projects.

• Understand purchasing processes for selection and implementation of new production machinery

Desirable:

• A working knowledge of all products manufactured, and their associated processes.

• Good project delivery knowledge using tools in a PMO.

Qualifications and Education

Essential:

• 5 GCSE’s or equivalent.

• NVQ or NCRQ Diploma (equivalent) in management or Project execution and delivery.

• NEBOSH or IOSH equivalent qualification in Safety.

Desirable:

• Qualification in leadership and development.

• Understanding of maintenance requirements or equivalent.