SR. MANAGER FACILITY OPERATIONS

Garmin International - Olathe, KS

Full-time - Mid Level

Olathe, KS

Computer and Electronic Product Manufacturing

About the position

We are seeking a full-time Senior Manager, Facility Operations in our Olathe, KS location. In this role, you will be responsible for overseeing facility operations including building maintenance, infrastructure upgrade projects, and work order completion for Garmin Headquarters and multiple off-site locations. Your work will include the preparation of yearly and long-term operational and capital budgets, purchasing, human capital management, development of maintenance/deferred maintenance priorities, oversight of contracted services, and providing a seamless interface with Garmin associates through leadership, responsiveness, creativity, and service excellence. As a Senior Manager, you will effectively manage daily activities for the Kansas City area Facility Operations Team. You will manage multiple facilities and construction-related projects while adhering to budgets and timelines. Your role will involve developing and implementing innovative programs, processes, and procedures that reduce overall operating costs. You will also work closely with Facilities Supervisors to develop and increase the productivity of the Facilities team. In addition, you will lead, manage, and account for all Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) and Energy Management System (EMS) energy and sustainability projects and metrics. You will assist with the development and implementation of annual safety management plans for buildings at specific sites. Your responsibilities will also include directing contract workers engaged in maintaining lawns, landscaping, and housekeeping tasks, as well as managing multiple construction projects, including new build-outs and existing remodels, ensuring that contractors remain on budget and timelines are met. You will oversee large building expansion projects as they arise, inspect completed work for conformance to specifications, and direct inspections of premises to test alarm systems, fire extinguishers, and other safety equipment to detect safety hazards. Cooperation with police, fire, and civil defense authorities will be essential. Training associates in protective procedures, first aid, and fire safety will also be part of your duties. You will directly supervise various levels of team members, setting the tone for the team environment and providing coaching, training, mentoring, and evaluation.

Responsibilities

• Effectively manage daily activities for KC area Facility Operations Team
• Manage multiple facilities/construction related projects while adhering to budgets and timelines
• Develop/implement innovative programs, processes and procedures that reduce overall operating costs
• Develop/increase Facilities team productivity by working closely with Facilities Supervisors
• Lead, manage, and account for all EHS/EMS energy/sustainability projects/efforts and metrics
• Assist with development/implementation of annual safety management plans for buildings at specific site(s)
• Direct contract workers engaged in maintaining lawns/landscaping/housekeeping tasks
• Manage multiple construction projects including new build outs as well as existing remodels by keeping contractors on budget, design and ensuring timelines are met
• Requisition needed tools, equipment and supplies
• Oversee large building expansion projects as they arise
• Direct workers engaged in construction or renovation projects and in providing safety/security services
• Inspect completed work for conformance to specifications
• Inspect or direct inspection of premises to test alarm systems, fire extinguishers and other safety equipment, and to detect safety hazards
• Cooperate with police, fire and civil defense authorities
• Train associates in protective procedures, first aid, and fire safety
• Directly supervise various levels of team members by setting the tone for the team environment and providing coaching, training, mentoring, and evaluation

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Business Administration, Management, or related facilities degree
• Minimum of 10 years facility experience performing a variety of project management, construction, maintenance, safety and security activities
• Minimum of 3 years supervisory experience
• Demonstrated ability to effectively coach and mentor others
• Proven track record in effective project management, team leadership and communication skills
• Demonstrated proficiency in Microsoft including Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook
• Demonstrated strong and effective verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills to work across functional and organizational lines
• Ability to work proactively and effectively with minimal supervision
• Positive, detail oriented, organized, team oriented, multi-tasker, and a self-directed worker who is highly motivated with the ability to prioritize and meet deadlines in a fast paced, deadline-driven environment
• Demonstrated financial experience with the ability to calculate cost benefit analysis and ROI
• Demonstrated knowledge of electrical and HVAC systems

Benefits

• Eligible for Garmin's benefit program