Facilities Manager

SUMMARY:
Our client, a state-of-the art technology and manufacturing company, is searching for an exceptional Facilities Manager to provide leadership and strategic direction, ensuring the integrated and efficient management of facilities projects, utility engineering services and environmental variables.

POSITION INFO:
Minimum Requirements:

• B.Sc / B.Eng or B.Tech in Mechanical Engineering.
• Post Graduate qualification will be an added advantage.
• GCC would be an added advantage.  
• Project Management qualification would be an added advantage.
• Minimum 10 years experience, with at least 5 years in a Management role.
• Proven experience in facilities and/or construction management, utilities management, project management, contractor management and manufacturing best practices and processes will be advantageous.

• Proficient knowledge of Occupational Health and Safety Act (OHS Act) including Regulations, NEMA, National Building Regulations, National Fire Protection Authority, etc.
• Building and facilities management. 
• Budgeting and financial management. 
• Utilities services and HVAC Systems, Power Solutions. 
• Project management.
• Contractor management.
• Asset Management Systems and Processes.
• Chemical handling.
• HR policies and procedures.
• Self verification.
• Leadership skills.
• Analytical skills. 
• Strategic and operational planning. 
• Negotiation skills.

• Management of Facilities.
• Project Management.
• Maintenance repairs and resource management.
• Safety, Health and Environment management.

• Provide strategic managerial leadership and direction to the Facilities department to ensure optimal operations and delivery of services, and alignment of deliverables with organisational goals, to ensure business continuity, continuous improvement, compliance and risk mitigation.
• Provide expertise in all aspects of the site's physical infrastructure including heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC); structural and civil engineering requirements; lighting; roofing; fire protection; and other specific structural needs.
• Serve as a lead in analysing the facility infrastructure for deficiencies and inefficiencies (and implement corrective actions).
• Ensure all planned preventative maintenance is scheduled and completed timeously to high standards.
• Ensure the effective execution of facilities-related projects to meet business objectives in accordance with specifications.
• Put in place and ensure the effectiveness of Engineering and Inspection management systems and processes in Facilities, in order to deliver asset integrity, reliability, and legal compliance.
• Implement and maintain an operational risk management strategy in accordance with the company's management framework.
• Ensure an integrated and holistic approach to facilities planning and co-ordination, resource planning, work scheduling to execute operational plans and deliver service in an effective and efficient manner.
• Establish service standards, measures, and performance reporting and create an environment that enables and promotes optimal business operations.
• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to establish short and long-term plans on production, maintenance, security, material handling, and product control processes.
• Ensure a safe working environment, practices, and compliance with the OHS Act and all associated regulations including General Machinery Regulations and Construction Regulations, as well as internal policies and procedures.
• Ensure the effectiveness of management systems and processes to comply with all relevant regulations and statutory requirements.
• Manage and oversee risk management controls.
• Manage Opex and Capex budgets and monitor expenses ensuring expenditure is within the budget and continuously strive to save costs.
• Adhere to and meet all relevant safety targets and measurements.
• Build enduring technical and maintenance capabilities to ensure quality, health & safety objectives including statutory obligations are adhered to at all times.
• Ensure effective resource planning, allocation, and co-ordination of staff, providing leadership and guidance based on best practices and expertise.
• Facilitate the continuous improvement and enhancement of processes and systems within the department.
• Manage the performance and development of direct reports, build a high-performance culture within the department, and motivate staff to deliver results.
• Identify hazards associated with assigned tasks and escalate hazards that cannot be mitigated.
• Put in place effective self-verification processes.
• Ensure effective asset and engineering management systems and processes in Facilities to deliver integrity and reliability of the assets, as well as ensure ISO certification is maintained.
• Execute facilities maintenance and ensure effective preventative maintenance.
• Ensure the effective execution of facilities-related projects to meet business objectives in accordance with specifications.
• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to establish short and long-term plans on production, maintenance, security, material handling, and product control processes.