Athea Laboratories, a leader in specialty chemical product manufacturing, is seeking a Facilities & Maintenance Manager This position is located at the Athea-Cornell: 1900 W. Cornell St. facility with required travel to additional company sites.

Summary:

This position is responsible for overseeing the day-to-day activities of the department that keeps buildings, grounds, and equipment in good working order at all company facilities. This person supervises the team that carries out daily maintenance, troubleshooting, inspection, and repair of equipment and building systems/components. With input from the Maintenance Engineer and others, this person also develops, maintains, and oversees implementation of a long-term-plan of anticipated major repair/replacement expenses (roof, pavement, HVAC, etc.), while maintaining a technical presence on the floor.

Key Responsibilities:

Direct maintenance operations for multiple sites
Manage Preventative Maintenance (PM) program for production machinery to minimize downtime
Reviewing, assigning, and tracking work orders, and other tasks
Ordering and managing the inventory of standard maintenance and housekeeping supplies, parts, and equipment
Assisting with troubleshooting and repairing equipment
Maintaining accurate records in the company’s maintenance management software system
Personnel management and supervision
Tracking and managing department spending
Managing third party contracts like snow removal, landscaping, waste removal, etc.
Working knowledge of electrical systems and components, HVAC systems (heating, cooling, water, ventilation) and mechanical systems and components
High-level proficiency with use of wide variety of hand, power, and measuring tools
Ability to prioritize, problem-solve, and manage multiple tasks and projects
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Ability to read and interpret mechanical and electrical drawings and schematics
Experience with capital expenditure planning, estimating labor costs, controlling expenses, and project management is preferred.

Physical Demands: This individual must be able to meet the physical demands of the job including climbing ladders, bending, stooping, and standing for long periods of time. In addition, this individual must be able to reach above shoulders and lift a minimum of 50 pounds. Peripheral vision and depth perception are adequate to safely operate a forklift and power tools. Ability to wear required personal protective equipment (e.g., hand protection, protective footwear eye and face protection). GMP facility – any jewelry or piercings must be able to be removed or covered.

Experience: 7+ years in industrial maintenance, with at least 3 years in a supervisory or management role.

Company Information:

Athea Laboratories is a manufacturer of wet wipes and chemicals used in industrial, institutional, and retail marketplaces.
Established in 1965, Athea is a family-owned business that continues to see exceptional growth and opportunity in the markets we serve.

Athea Laboratories is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to providing a workplace free of discrimination and harassment. All employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. Athea Laboratories is also committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities throughout the application and employment process. Employment with Athea Laboratories is at-will, meaning that either the employee or the Company may terminate the employment relationship at any time, with or without cause or notice, in accordance with applicable laws. Athea Laboratories maintains a drug-free workplace, and offers of employment may be contingent upon successfully passing a pre-employment drug screening and background check, where permitted by law. Athea Laboratories participates in E-Verify to confirm the employment eligibility of all newly hired employees.

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