Facilities Supervisor - Santa Fe Springs, United States - Trojan Battery Company

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WHO WE ARE


Founded in 1925 by George Godber and Carl Speer, Trojan Battery Company is the world's leading manufacturer of deep-cycle batteries.

From deep-cycle flooded batteries to deep-cycle AGM and gel batteries, Trojan has shaped the world of deep-cycle battery technology with more than over 90 years of battery manufacturing experience.


Trojan Battery Company's core values focus on our commitment to developing innovative environmentally friendly energy storage solutions that effectively meet customer needs, and serve the global community at large.

Trojan values the integrity of our business relations, the quality of our deep-cycle technology, reliability of our products and services, as well as the professional growth of our team members.


SUMMARY


Plan, coordinate, and direct the activities in maintenance, alteration and repair of plant systems (utilities), knowledgeable in Hand and Power tools, buildings, structures and facilities.

Manage capital budget projects, process manufacturing improvements, and departmental budget/spending for both CA facilities.


ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

  • Direct preparation of specifications, layouts, drawings, cost estimates, etc. as it relates to facilities, tooling and equipment).
  • Timely installations/modifications are necessary to minimize costly downtime and to maintain production schedules all CA facilities.
  • Plan and organize to support direct Predictive Maintenance Programs on all equipment to increase equipment uptime and reliability for manufacturing and facilities.
  • Plan, organize and keep customers informed of improvement activities.
  • Plan, organize and direct the activities of the Facilities, MRO Administrator to maintain the facilities and maintain critical parts min/max inventories.
  • Research, plan, and prepare proposals for approval of Capital equipment, cost reduction, energy savings, expansion construction, major maintenance projects, and service contracts.
  • Work with Environmental group to ensure compliance with all Federal, State, and local environmental standards.
  • Work with Engineering and Quality to introduce and validate new processes or equipment.
  • Initiate and develop cost reduction projects / initiatives.
  • Plan and manage facility central services such as, HVAC, plumbing, electrical, carpentry, compressors, dust collectors, electrical substations, building's needs, etc.
  • Other duties as required.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Supervises direct reports 1 to 5, as well as contractors
  • Evaluates performance, provides feedback, and completes annual performance reviews.
  • Work with manufactures, vendors and contractors

QUALIFICATIONS

  • To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
  • Experience in process systems as well as strong project management and engineering skills.
  • Familiar with preventative maintenance systems, manufacturing and highperformance maintenance groups.
  • Experience with purchasing for maintenance and facilities, contracts and negotiations.
  • Experience with waste water treatment systems, and environmental control systems desired.
  • Experience with sulfuric acid, lead and lead oxides in production / processes desired.
  • Related oncall responsibilities 24 / 7 for the operation.
  • Knowledge of CMMS Software.
  • Proficient on AutoCAD
  • Good written and verbal communication skills are essential.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

  • College graduate desirable will consider experience and/or combination of college and experience.
  • 7 to 10 years' experience working in an industrial / manufacturing maintenance field.
  • 5 + years of facility maintenance experience.
  • At least 4 years in an active supervisory position.

LANGUAGE SKILLS

  • Proficient in English, bilingual (Spanish/English) desirable.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS

  • Excellent general math skills.
  • College level algebra and related math disciplines used in engineering.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

  • Valid CA Driver's License and current liability insurance.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

  • Must be able to lift 25lbs.
  • Must be able to sit for extended periods of time.
  • Must have finger dexterity for typing/using a keyboard.
  • Must be able to drive to different Company locations.
  • Must be able to tolerate high temperature and high humidity conditions on the factory floor.
  • Tolerable to heights and narrow spaces.
  • Must be able

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