Director 2 - Facilities Operations - Sodexo

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Sodexo Corporate Services Division is seeking aDirector of Facilities for a manufacturing plant located in Topeka, KS with experience managing total integrated facilities. This position manages hard and soft services, landscaping, grounds, predictive and preventative maintenance and property infrastructure using skilled trades. The Facilities Director will be responsible for managing the hiring, training, and supervision of staff and must have strong financial acumen.

Key Responsibilities:

• Directs preventative maintenance proactive & reactive repair maintenance issues using skilled trades
• Directs grounds, landscape, and maintenance operations to ensure a safe and attractive environment
• Oversees maintenance of property infrastructure cleaning, e.g., building, roofing, parking lot
• May oversee or manage renovations and/or constructions projects
• Oversees equipment and systems replacement or upgrades: Evaluates condition and function of building utility systems to determine needs and priorities for capital funding requests, ensures building code compliance, proper installation and design practices for systems associated with minor or major maintenance and renovation projects
• Acts as a liaison between the client and regulatory agencies and/or authorities including building code compliance
• Manages all tradespersons, managers, supervisors, and employees of the Facilities Department
• Reviews and evaluates existing programs, services, policies and procedures
• Develops recommendations for the DM and unit liaison concerning improvements and implements or guides implementation of new and/or modified programs, services, policies or procedures
• Communicates with client administrative and supervisory staff as well as external groups, agencies, contractors, architects and engineers to plan, organize, coordinate and/or communicate programs, services, policies, and/or procedures
• Monitors flow and quality of work to assure timely completion of workload and adherence to facilitys standards and regulations
• Prepares and manages departmental budgets, which may include energy savings program
• Prepares and maintains a variety of departmental records and reports
• Manages and ensures compliance with all local, state and federal regulatory and governing agencies
• Monitors work performance and preparing and/or reviewing performance evaluations for assigned personnel
• Establishes a safe work environment for employees by performing safety audits and inspections, conducting safety-related training, and maintaining on-going communications with employees

Our ideal candidate will have:

• Proven track record of successful Facilities Management leadership experience as demonstrated by articulated results and accomplishments
• 3-5 years of experience in Facilities Management
• Strong leadership skills, plus technical and financial acumen
• Experience in Computerized Maintenance management systems required; Maximo preferred
• Experience in industrial safety systems and programs required

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Compensation is fair and equitable, partially determined by a candidate's education level or years of relevant experience. Salary offers are based on a candidate's specific criteria, like experience, skills, education, and training. Sodexo offers a comprehensive benefits package that may include:

• Medical, Dental, Vision Care and Wellness Programs
• 401(k) Plan with Matching Contributions
• Paid Time Off and Company Holidays
• Career Growth Opportunities and Tuition Reimbursement

More extensive information is provided to new employees upon hire.

Basic education requirement- Bachelors degree or equivalent experience

Basic management experience- 5 years

Basic functional experience- 5 years

Sodexo is an EEO/AA/Minority/Female/Disability/Veteran employer.