Facilities Manager - 360 Recruiting Group

For over 25 years, Birk Manufacturing Inc. has grown into an industry leader for thermal management and custom turn-key solutions. At our facility in East Lyme, CT, we design and manufacture high-quality flexible heaters and thermal systems for use in medical devices, instrumentation, and diagnostic and semiconductor equipment. 

Why Work with Us:

• Competitive salary between $105-115k, plus bonus incentives
  
• A generous benefits package including Medical & Dental, Short Term Disability, and Life Insurance
  
• 120 hours of vacation and 40 hours of personal time per year
  
• A positive culture and working environment
  
• Fitness Plan/Gym Membership
  
• Company matched 401K
  
• Tuition Reimbursement
  
• Small company environment so you can have a significant impact and real opportunities for growth
  

The Position:

The Facilities Manager will direct and oversee all activities related to the facilities including the property, building, services/utilities, permitting, equipment, machinery and waste streams. This individual will manage their team of direct reports and third-party vendors to ensure all items related to the above functions are adequate, functioning, properly maintained, performing optimally and comply with regulations/licensing.

Responsibilities include:

• Manage service and utility contracts with third party vendors
  
• Manage and oversee seasonal facility, property and building services and needs
  
• Responsible for conducting training and compliance with local, state and federal safety standards (i.e. – OSHA, HAZWOPER, SDS, GIS, etc.)
  
• Manage and oversee implementation of new equipment, machinery or services
  
• Responsible for maintaining all facilities, property, building and equipment at the highest standard for safety and cleanliness.
  
• Responsible for janitorial services including garbage, bathrooms, floors, etc.
  
• Responsible for ISO and AS compliant documentation system for facilities, equipment and machinery maintenance.
  
• Oversee DEEP permitting and licensing process including testing, inspections, reporting and updates to requirements.
  
• Responsible manager for a team of people including development, coaching, training, mentoring and providing guidance/direction.
  

About You:

• HSD/GED and a two-year degree from technical/trade school - electrical, mechanical, machinist, etc. Bachelor’s degree or higher in some field related to Building Services Engineering,
  Operations/Business Management, etc. is highly preferred.
• At least 8 years of overall maintenance and manufacturing experience and 5 years overseeing and managing maintenance department and personnel.
  
• At least 3-5 years overall facilities management experience including third party vendor management.
  
• Proficient in Microsoft Office 365 Suite and ERP functionality
  
• Seasoned professional with experience working with third party vendors, local and state
  Representatives as well as experience with DEEP permitting and licensing.
• A responsible and reliable employee who has a solid work ethic and drive to become a valuable asset to the company.
  

We are passionate about maintaining a positive culture and working environment.  If you are interested in joining a stable, growth-oriented, and innovative organization where you can make a difference, we want to hear from you! Learn more at .