Facilities & Equipment Manager

The FCAT Process, Facility, and Equipment Manager is an onsite role which is located at 8555 Lynch Road, Detroit Michigan. We are looking for a hardworking, facility and equipment knowledgeable candidate with a passion to lead positive change at our Detroit terminal. 

Job Responsibilities include but are not limited to the following: 

• Delegating cleaning and maintenance tasks to team members 
• Monitoring permit and certificates 
• Oversee routine inspections and emergency repairs with outside vendors
• Ensuring proper security measures for the workplace, including collaborating with security system vendors or a team of security professionals 
• Maintaining day-to-day operations of facilities, such as delegating maintenance work 
• Creating reports on maintenance, repairs, safety, and other occurrences 
• Preparing facilities for changing weather conditions 
• Collaborating with upper management on budgeting for facilities needs 
• Plan and coordinate all installations (telecommunications, heat, electricity etc.) and refurbishments
• Inspect buildings’ structures to determine the need for repairs or renovations
• Allocate office space according to needs
• Handle insurance plans and service contracts 
• Forecasting and monitoring parts needs and ordering parts to maintain optimal inventory levels
• Oversee the receiving of parts, including placing them into inventory and properly labeling them
• Overseeing special orders 
• Collaborating with service managers to ensure all parts are available for repair jobs
• Head any equipment project (creating business case, loading in to Ariba, conduct trials) 
• Spec'ing of all equipment 
• Strong organizational, project management and leadership skills to prioritize and coordinate the efforts of the team 
• Develop long-term organizational strategies/plans to meet future business needs and growth opportunities
• Benchmark new technologies and produce business case to senior leadership for driver and mechanics efficiencies and productivity

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelors degree
• 8 years of Experience with heavy duty truck and trailer repair experience and spec'ing
• Experience with heavy duty truck and trailer parts, Product knowledge to ensure they identify parts correctly and recommend the needed parts
• Advanced mechanical skills and knowledge of plumbing, HVAC, and other building systems
• Proficiency with repair tools and techniques
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, including the ability to speak with all levels of employees, guests, vendors, and team members
• Great time management, organization, and prioritization abilities
• Keen attention to detail and efficient problem-solving skills
• Ability to work with experts from many disciplines and organizations to develop and implement benchmark processes

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master’s degree with 10  + years’ experience preferred