Director 2 - Facilities Operations - Sodexo

This account is part of the SodexoMAGIC portfolio of business.

In 2006, Sodexo, Inc. joined forces with Magic Johnson Enterprises which resulted in a jointventure called SodexoMagic. By leveraging the power of business entrepreneur and NBAall-star, Earvin Magic Johnsons brand with Sodexos extensive portfolio of quality-of-lifeofferings, SodexoMagic effectively provides flexible, innovative, and comprehensive servicesolutions that have a broad consumer appeal to the marketplace. This strategic alliance, 51% owned by Earvin Magic Johnson and 49% owned by Sodexo, Inc., allows for an unrivaled partnership in providing creative dining and facilities management solutions.

At SodexoMagic, we sustain and empower communities everywhere through healthy food and exceptional services. We stand with our employees and partners to ensure quality, safeguard wellness and create a just and more equitable future for all people. SodexoMAGIC offers our dedicated services via these segments: Corporate Services, Hospitals, K-12 Schools, Campus, and Airline Lounges. We are in search of our next Magic Maker at the following location:

You want high visibility, challenging opportunities, and a rewarding environment.

Sodexo is seeking a Director of Facilities Management for a consumer product client in Wheeling, IL. This role will provide support to multiple locations for this progressive organization by providing leadership for our Facilities teams in delivering safe, sanitary, and innovative services to our customers. Regular travel is required between sites located in Wheeling, IL, Appleton, WI, Waupaca, WI, & Weyauwega, WI and we will be providing a vehicle allowance for travel!

Are You the One?
Our clients depend on your expertise to help them to optimize their business. If you are a strategic Director of Facilities Operations with the ability to develop innovative technical solutions while successfully managing key performance indicators to drive strong business results, this may be the opportunity for you!

Key Responsibilities:

• Serve as the main point of contact for client communication and field all client requests
• Leads or directs facilities maintenance operations at this site
• Delivery of strategic and operational objectives by reducing facility costs, improving productivity, revenue-generating capacity, and image of the entire organization
• CMMS oversight with Maximo
• Oversee third-party contractors and vendors

Is this opportunity right for you? We are looking for candidates who have:

• 7+ years' management experience in hands-on operational roles within an industrial or manufacturing environment
• Experience with asset management in a manufacturing environment
• a proven track record of successful Facilities Management leadership experience as demonstrated by articulated results and accomplishments;
• strong technical knowledge of the following: mechanical, electrical, plumbing, HVAC, structural, safety systems, architectural, landscape and energy management
• demonstrated business and financial acumen with budget experience
• Ability to promote good working relationships with the management team, frontline team members, and client teams
• Active participant who is self-motivated, and always demonstrates a positive & professional demeanor
• Excellent analytical skills, comfortable presenting information to large groups at all levels of the organization
• Attention to detail
• Effectively prioritize work with competing priorities
• Manage complex, multi-discipline projects involving multiple locations
• Demonstrate large operational improvements in production processes, facilities, equipment, operating procedures, and working conditions to successfully achieve positive results
• Ensure proper data management and accurate client invoicing
• Proficient computer skills, including MS Excel, MS PowerPoint, MS Outlook, MAXIMO, and SAP

Please Note the salary range for this position is $108-$115k annually

Sodexo offers fair and equitable compensation, partially determined by a candidate's education level or years of relevant experience. While the budgeted range for the position is posted, Sodexo salary offers are based on a candidate's specific criteria, like experience, skills, education and training.

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.