Maintenance Support Supervisor - Facilities

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Job description

Company Overview:
Our operation is simple - we manufacture tires. But at Yokohama Tire Manufacturing Virginia (YTMV), we see it as moving the world. From the racetrack to Main Street, we put our customer's destination at the heart of our work, ensuring the millions of tires we produce annually exceed expectations in quality, safety, and environmental consciousness. Rooted in Salem since 1989, we have a history of excellence in both our products and our people.

YTMV is committed to building a diverse and inclusive team that is accepting and respectful of all backgrounds, perspectives, and skills sets. We celebrate diversity in the workplace, knowing it allows us to be at our best for our products, our customers, and our community. Our tires are unique, our people should be too. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourage all applicants who share in our values to apply.

Summary:
We're searching for a versatile maintenance expert to oversee and manage the buildings and grounds of our organization. As the Maintenance Support Supervisor of Facilities, your main focus will be maintaining the infrastructure and equipment associated with our buildings such as HVAC, plumbing, fire suppression, electrical, and general construction. Through your leadership of several concurrent projects and a team of Maintenance Technicians, our workspace will remain safe, compliant, and healthy for all employees.

Responsibilities:
As the Maintenance Support Supervisor of Facilities, your work will blend technical expertise, contractor coordination, improvement projects, and documentation into the critical role of keeping our facilities in good, working order. In doing so, you will be responsible for:

Reviewing and monitoring the current equipment and systems to optimize efficiency

Leading project maintenance technicians, creating work orders, and assigning tasks as required

Developing written procedures and standards for training and learning

Choosing and coordinating suppliers, vendors, and contractors as projects require including managing their work on site

Preparing and delivering large-scale capital projects including costing and budgeting

Proposing potential improvements to equipment and systems focusing on equipment obsolescence, machine reliability, and operational efficiency

Maintaining proper documentation as required for regulatory agencies, downtime reports, preventative maintenance reports, project cost reports, etc.

Providing lead technical support as required for troubleshooting equipment and systems

Knowledge and Skills:
Our ideal candidate would have the following experience and attributes. However, we believe in a culture that recognizes not everyone's path is the same. If you feel your knowledge and abilities will be successful in this role, we encourage you to apply.

Expertise in facilities with strong working knowledge of the building process and construction principles

Proven results from successful project management and people leadership experience

Experience in maintenance and PM programs with a heavy focus on status reports and continuous improvement

An Associates or equivalent 2-year technical degree in a related field of study

An HVAC certification is preferred

Familiarity with CAD design on at least an intermediate level

The understanding of basic trades such as electrical, plumbing, construction, and HVAC with the ability to select and coordinate outside contractors to complete projects

Proficiency with Microsoft Office programs including Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook

It's a plus if you have experience working in an industrial manufacturing environment

Education and Experience:
An Associates or equivalent 2-year technical degree in a related field of study

An HVAC certification is preferred

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