ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.

• Oversee Facility staff, including Maintenance supervisor & maintenance team, salaried facility engineer, and other staff as necessary.
• Ensure proper certification for all Maintenance staff.
• Recommend facility improvements & upgrades - bathrooms, lighting, offices, conference rooms, common areas, exterior areas, and others.
• Manage exterior of the facility - snow removal, parking lot maintenance, lawn care, etc.
• Work with City of Dubuque & other governmental agencies on development initiatives.
• Responsible for facility capital project requests, procurement of assets, project management, and departmental budgets.
• Document & maintain facility processes & critical facility infrastructure - fire suppression & monitoring, security alarm system, water, gas, compressed air, etc.
• Manage & Maintain concessions / vending machines & related programs.
• Manage & control HVAC temperatures, modes, programming, etc. throughout the facility.
• Negotiate & manage contracts with outside service providers - snow removal, lawn care, HVAC, general construction & repair contractors, plumbing, janitorial, waste management, and others.
• Develop & maintain supply chain for facility related consumables - paper products, kitchen & concession supplies, etc.
• Respond to & action security system calls.
• Work directly with the Dubuque based operations leadership team to support manufacturing updates & improvements, new equipment installs, and facility moves.
• Ensure a clean, safe work environment for all Dubuque based employees. Work directly with the safety department to install & maintain safety improvements.
• Working with other Dubuque leaders and external IT support, maintain & manage the facility camera system.
• Other duties as assigned.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

• Successful candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Building & Construction Management, Supply Chain Management, Operations Management, or other closely related field.
• 10+ years of related experience, with at least five years managing a complex facility and both hourly & professional staff.
• Experience working in a fast-paced environment managing multiple priorities at once.
• Current or previous experience in a manufacturing facility is highly preferred.
• Experience with CAD, Building Management software, Microsoft Office is highly preferred.

KNOWLEDGE / SKILL REQUIREMENTS:

The ideal candidate will demonstrate:

• Excellent cross functional communicator, who is skilled at communicating across all levels of the organization, and with external vendors / contractors.
• Computer skills including Microsoft Office
• Strong leadership skills will be required for this position.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• This position will oversee the maintenance department, a facility engineer, and other staff responsible for the day-to-day upkeep & strategic direction of the Dubuque facility.
• Direct oversight two - five direct reports, with a total Facility Manager organization of 15 - 20 people. Staff may include both hourly & salaried staff.
• A supervisor level employee will report to this position.

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Rite-Hite is the global leader in the manufacture and distribution of industrial loading dock and door equipment. Our innovative products and world class sales organization ensure solid, consistent growth, both for our company and our staff. We are always looking ahead to develop innovative new products and services to improve our customers' safety, security, and productivity.

Rite-Hite provides competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package with medical, dental, and vision coverage along with life and paid medical leave. We also provide a retirement savings plan that combines 401(K) with company match and profit sharing. Paid holidays, vacation, and up to five paid personal/sick days per year round out the package.

Rite-Hite is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer offering a drug free workplace for our customers and employees.