Manager, Facilities Management

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At Starlim North America, we specialize in the high-precision manufacturing of custom Liquid Silicone Rubber (LSR) components for the healthcare and mobility industries. As part of a global organization, we are committed to delivering top-quality, customized silicone solutions that meet the highest standard of performance, safety, and reliability.

Key focus:

We require a Manager, Facilities Management who will be accountable for the safe, reliable, compliant and cost-effective operation, maintenance, and continuous improvement for the company’s buildings, grounds, infrastructure, utilities and facility-related systems in support of a 24/7 manufacturing operation. Lead the Facility Cleaning and Facility Technical teams and provide hands-on technical leadership, supported by a strong industrial electrical background and practical experience with facility control and monitoring systems. Provide technical resources to other functions where business needs require

We require an individual who will be responsible for:

• Inspect and identify building and equipment for needed repair and maintenance. Develop, and continuously improve a risk-based preventative and predictive maintenance program for building infrastructure, facility assets and critical utilities
• Establish and maintain a preventative maintenance program for facility inspections, service schedules, asset registers, equipment histories, drawings, manuals, warranties, and maintenance records
• Plan, organize, direct, control and evaluate facility projects to improve or modify facility. Develop project scopes, schedules, budgets, risk assessments and business cases for facility-improvement, repair, and capital projects
• Oversee, maintain, and troubleshoot facility systems including electrical, lighting, emergency power, generators, UPS where applicable, HVAC, ventilation, heating, cooling, facility compressed air, building water and drainage systems, roofing, doors, docks, building envelope and related mechanical systems
• Act as a resource for automation and electrical in the OT department. Apply strong practical electrical troubleshooting skills to diagnose facility electrical faults, determine root causes, coordinate repairs and restore facility services safely and efficiently
• Schedule, assign, and perform the installation, maintenance and repair of machinery, equipment and electrical and mechanical systems. Duties may relate to carpentry, electrical, plumbing, heating/cooling, ventilation and roofing
• Ensures operation of machinery and mechanical equipment by performing preventive maintenance requirements on motors, pneumatic systems, and production machines; following drawings, operations manuals, manufacturer's instructions, and engineering specifications; troubleshooting malfunctions
• Locate sources of problems by observing mechanical devices in operation; listen for problems; use precision measuring and testing instruments
• Maintain equipment, parts, and supplies inventories by checking stock to determine inventory level; anticipate needed equipment, parts, and supplies; place and expedite orders; verify receipt
• Remove defective parts by dismantling devices; using hoists, cranes, and hand and power tools
• Monitor and follow up on work completed by contractors and other technicians advising manager on deficiencies
• Maintain and improve facility SCASA, building automation and monitoring systems used to supervise critical building services and utilities                                                                
• Plan and deliver facility capital and maintenance projects, and ensures facility systems support production continuity, employee safety, quality and environmental performance
• Develop and manage the facilities operating budgets, including labour, materials, contractors, training and equipment replacement
  
• Source material/Contractor groups – prepare and submit request per purchasing process. Manage external service providers and specialist contractors for work requiring additional qualifications, engineering review, testing or certification
• Oversee fleet vehicle maintenance, repairs, inspection, licensing and related Service Ontario requirements
• Monitor electricity, natural gas, water, compressed air ad other utility consumption. Develop and implement practical energy and resource-efficient initiatives
• Responsible for waste management services including waste, recycling, and chemical disposal
• Internal Working at Heights TTT
• Responsible for environmental assessments and TSSA inspections. Ensure facility activities and systems are managed in accordance with applicable Ontario and federal legislation, codes, permits, standards and company requirements including Occupational Health and Safety Act, Ontario Electrical Safety Code, Ontario Building Code, Ontario Fire Code and relevant TSSA requirements
• Ensure the environmental management system (EMS) conforms to the requirements of the ISO standards and report on the performance of the EMS including environmental performance to top management
• Prepare and submits reports as required
• Other duties as assigned by manager
• Support Environmental, Health & Safety initiatives throughout the facility, ensuring safety, housekeeping and quality standards are maintained

Do you have?

• College diploma or University degree – discipline related to facilities operation and maintenance
  
• Must be a licensed Electrician (442A or 309A as per Skilled Trades Ontario). CoQ in good standing
• Minimum 5 years of experience with industrial electrical and hands-on experience in facility operations or maintenance
• Minimum 3 years of demonstrated leadership
• Experience with main switch gear servicing, generator systems used with life safety an asset
• ISO 7/8 - GMP C/D cleanroom experience an asset
• BAS experience an asset
• SCADA experience an asset                                                                                
• Oriented to a manufacturing organization
  

Successful candidate will also have:

• Strong electrical and technical judgement, with the ability to diagnose complex issues and make sound decisions under pressure
• Supervision and technical experience in the manufacturing industry
• Familiarity with the Ontario Building Code
• Be proficient with computers, mechanical and electrical troubleshooting and maintenance
• Must be able to communicate effectively in verbal and written communication
• Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to identify root causes and implement corrective actions
• Be proficient with technical specifications and blueprint reading; electrical, heating, and plumbing system
• Data-driven problem-solving utilizing root cause analysis and continuous improvement methodologies
• Practical, hands-on leadership and assist in completing maintenance work
• Have manual dexterity sufficient to use hand tools and power tools
• Strong planning, organization and prioritization skills in a fast-paced manufacturing environment
• Possess previous experience with building monitoring systems
• Strong collaboration, accountability, and operational excellence orientation

Starlim perks:

• A full-time, permanent position in our London location
• Current hours of work: Monday - Friday, day shift
• Flexible working hours
• Safe and clean working environment
• A competitive compensation package that includes paid time off
• Comprehensive health and dental benefits that are employer paid
• RRSP matching program
• On-site fitness facility
• EFAP through Telus Health
• Referral program

Starlim is an equal employment opportunity employer. We are committed to equity, value diversity, and welcome applicants from diverse backgrounds.

As an inclusive employer, we are committed to providing a fully accessible recruitment process. Please contact us at any time during the recruitment process and let us know what accessible supports you may need.

This role is for an existing vacancy. The final salary offered to a successful candidate may vary within the range listed, and will be dependent on several factors that may include but are not limited to: the type and length of experience within the job, type and length of experience within the industry, skillset, education, business needs, etc.

Artificial Intelligence: we do not use AI to screen, assess, or select candidates.

While all applications are appreciated only those selected for an interview will be contacted. No agencies please.