Director, Facilities Operations

Are you looking for a new rewarding role?  Do you have experience working in manufacturing and distribution? 

If you answered YES to all of these questions, this role is for you!

Sodexo is seeking a Director of Facilities Operations with technical knowledge of Building Operations & Maintenance for Leading Manufacturing Company in Jackson, GA.  The Facilities Director will oversee Sodexo operations at a 1.8 million sq ft property which includes warehousing and office space.

Relocation assistance available!

This Director will oversee the day to day operations of hard and soft services, while leading and managing a team of 20+ employees and contractors. This candidate will possess the technical proficiency and understanding of building operation systems, physical security, work order systems, preventative and corrective maintenance, janitorial procedures to include floor care, and technical maintenance including HVAC, plumbing and electrical. A strong understanding of contract, accounting and finance management is required.  The candidate must have high level interpersonal and communication skills to manage multiple client stakeholders.

Are You the One?
Our clients depend on your expertise to help them to optimize their business. If you are a Strategic Facilities Director with the ability to develop innovative technical solutions while successfully managing key performance indicators to drive strong business results, this may be the opportunity for you!

Key Responsibilities:

• This position is to manage multiple functions of building operations and maintenance for a facility, with knowledge of mechanical, electrical, environmental & safety and financials
• Develop and maintain positive client and vendor relationships
• Able to conduct client meetings on unresolved facility issues and communicate results
• Able to manage and coach staff along with service providers to deliver excellent service levels within budget
• Research and implement new processed and technology, provide formal presentations to client
• Understanding management of capital projects

Is this opportunity right for you? We are looking for candidates who have:

• A proven track record of successful Facilities Management leadership experience as demonstrated by articulated results and accomplishments
• Strong technical knowledge of the following: janitorial services, mechanical, physical security, electrical, plumbing, HVAC, structural, safety systems, architectural, landscape and energy management
• Previous experience managing projects 
• A strong understanding of managing contract and vendor services
• Demonstrated business and financial acumen with a strong P&L understanding
• Exceptional customer service, relationship building and communication skills
• Strong Leadership skills with a focus on staff development and team building
• A bachelor’s degree in engineering or related fields is preferred

Please note, the salary range for this position is $110-125k

At Sodexo, we believe every employee should have the resources to be their best. As part of our overall rewards, we offer benefits programs designed to help you maintain a healthy lifestyle including health, dental and vision insurance. We also offer other benefits like paid time off, financial and savings programs, 401k, and access to our employee assistance program and other discounts. Click here for more information about .

Not the job for you?
At Sodexo, we offer Facilities Management positions in Corporate, Schools, Universities, Energy and Resources, Government and Agencies, Healthcare and Senior Living locations across the United States. .