Facilities Manager at Elgen Staffing

Our client, a nationwide healthy snack manufacturer and distributor, has an immediate need for an experienced Facilities Manager, to join our winning team in Hackettstown. Our candidate of choice will be responsible for overseeing the upkeep and efficient operation of the building, the property, and all permanent systems within it (e.g. HVAC, electrical, plumbing, etc.) by trouble shooting issues, coordinating contractors, and ensuring compliance with safety and regulatory standards. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES: Ensure all building equipment and systems (HVAC, plumbing, electrical, fire safety systems, gas, sewage, bathrooms, garbage etc.) are maintained in peak condition. Create and manage scheduled maintenance and cleaning plan, and coordinate with contractors and custodians to ensure scheduled maintenance tasks are completed on time and within budget. Ensure facilities breakdowns minimally impact production Respond quickly to resolve any facility breakdowns, fixing it yourself and/or coordinating the proper contractors, ensuring that repairs are conducted in a timely, cost-effective manner. Make sure that the building is ready for new equipment Work with production engineering on projects to improve or upgrade facilities (mostly relating to the installation of new equipment). Incorporate modifications to scheduled maintenance planning. Ensure the facility complies with all relevant local, state, and federal regulations, including OSHA standards and zoning requirements. Stay up to date on industry standards and best practices for facility management. Maintain positive relationships with local, state, federal regulators as required. Make sure we have the best people to perform maintenance and repairs. Find and manage effective, efficient, reliable, and responsive contractors to handle specialized tasks. Ensure contractors are qualified, efficient, and negotiate with them to ensure we are getting good value for their cost. **** Oversee all aspects of the building’s care, including HVAC systems, plumbing, electrical systems, fire alarms, security systems, refrigeration, and more. Make sure that employees are not treating the building poorly or damaging it. Make sure protocols are put in place, and speak to production supervisory staff if there are concerns Issues are responded to and addressed quickly, without impact to production or the need for management escalation. Be available for urgent facility-related issues outside of regular business hours. Ensure that systems and people are in place for rapid response and resolution, so you ideally don’t have to personally KEY REQUIREMENTS: English required; Bi-lingual or willingness to learn Spanish preferred Live within 35 minutes of Hackettstown, NJ 5-10+ years of experience in facility management or a related trade (e.g. HVAC, plumbing, etc.) Trade school or engineering degree preferred Strong hands-on experience with and understanding of building systems (construction techniques and materials, HVAC, plumbing, electrical, fire safety, etc.) Ability to communicate to and maintain positive relationships with external contractors (HVAC, plumbing, electrician etc.) People Management skills. Comfortable delegating tasks and mentoring a team Understand that you will set an example for everyone below you Ability to identify areas for improvement and proactively address them Comfortable working in a high growth environment where rapid change is typical High degree of attention to detail, ensuring nothing falls through the cracks Comfortable using computers and software tools WE OFFER: Above-market base compensation Performance Bonus Health insurance A health and wellness-focused culture All the chips you can eat! Please apply today for an immediate interview! Elgen staffing is the fastest growing staffing agency in Bergen County, New Jersey. With a deep understanding of today's hiring trends and technologies we have the ability to leverage the most effective recruiting methods to find the best candidates across numerous markets and industries and place them into the appropriate position successfully. Please allow us to help you find your dream job today!