Facilities Manager

The Facilities Manager will have responsibility for facilities and engineering activities associated with the Pearl, MS facility The essential duties shall support organizational objectives associated with safety, engineering, maintenance, facilities management and project management. This position will collaborate closely with other members of management in relation to safety, facilities improvement, project implementation, maintenance and priorities. Manages maintenance, process engineering and other technical members in the facilities areas.  Work closely with all departments to meet the strategic, operational, service, financial, and quality performance goals.  

Essential Duties:  

• Manage and prioritize all engineering efforts to align with and help achieve the strategic objectives of the business unit. 

• Provide support and direction to engineer(s) and other technical members to ensure coordination by making sure problems are communicated and timely services are provided to the manufacturing group. 

• Develop and promote innovative processes that will positively impact cost and overall quality. 

• Support Sales by providing technical literature and capacity studies 

• Represent the Company at industry, trade, and agency meetings. 

• Assist in the development of new products. 

• Coordinating routing maintenance, repairs, and renovations of building systems and grounds keeping 

• Managing the facility budget for maintenance costs, utilities, & contracts 

• Safety compliance to Pearl, MS standards 

• Planning & managing facility layout & design  

• Vendor and Supplier Management 

• Developing & coordinating emergency response plans 

• Ensuring the facility adheres to all local, state, & federal building codes and environmental regulation 

• Leading and managing a team of facility staff including maintenance techs 

• Ensure all equipment has routine preventive maintenance monthly 

• Develop and adopt a TPM program  

• Hire, train, & assess performance of technical staff 

• Managing construction and renovation projects within the facility 

• Support continuous improvement (Kaizen), Lean and Automation initiatives within the facility 

• Assist Cross functional team in capacity planning as needed 

• Develop RFQ's and AFE's for all capital projects (review and assist others with RFQ and AFE submittals) 

• Continue to drive Safety / Environmental Improvements and ensure a safe working environment 

These are the general duties required to fulfill the Facility Manager job description, not a detailed description of all the work required. New duties and responsibilities may be required to meet the changing demands of the business.  

Education and Experience Preferred:   

• Four-year Engineering or Manufacturing Technology degree. 

• Minimum of five years wire and cable related experience is Preferred. 

Knowledge and Skills Preferred: 

• Ability to effectively communicate across all levels of the organization, both orally and written. 

• Must embrace a continuous improvement mindset and actively participate in the advancement of the business. 

• Required travel to customers. 

• Must have the ability to represent the Company and give formal presentations. 

• Strong managerial and communication skills 

Working Conditions and/or Physical Requirements: 

• Ability to work long hours in a sedentary position sitting, talking, looking at a computer, charts/graphs and performing repetitive motions. 

• Ability to move objects and materials of at least 25lbs.  

• Ability to collaborate with manufacturing team members as needed in an environment that can be noisy.  

• Ability to follow safety guidelines and wear required PPE when onsite.