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Company Overview Virginia Transformer Corp. / Georgia Transformer Corp. designs and manufactures custom power transformers for utility, industrial, commercial, renewable energy, and other markets across North America. Virginia Transformer Corp./ Georgia Transformer is seeking an experienced, highly organized Facilities Manager to oversee the maintenance, functionality, and regulatory compliance of its manufacturing plant, offices, and support areas. Job Summary The Facilities Manager is responsible for the overall management, maintenance, operational reliability, safety, and continuous improvement of Georgia Transformer's physical plant infrastructure, buildings, utilities, grounds, and facility support systems. This position provides strategic and hands-on leadership in facility operations, infrastructure maintenance, preventive maintenance, capital improvements, construction projects, contractor management, regulatory inspections, and facility-related cost control. The Facilities Manager is accountable for maintaining a safe, functional, compliant, and well-maintained manufacturing environment that supports uninterrupted production operations and long-term plant growth. This role is distinct from the Maintenance Manager. The Facilities Manager has primary ownership of plant infrastructure and facility support systems, while the Maintenance Manager retains responsibility for production machinery, manufacturing equipment maintenance, overhead cranes, equipment reliability, and production equipment uptime. Both will work collaboratively and will interface frequently on certain activities. The successful candidate must demonstrate strong technical expertise, project management capabilities, financial discipline, operational urgency, and a proactive approach to facility management in a heavy industrial manufacturing environment.

Duties:

Facility Infrastructure and Building Management:

Direct the daily maintenance, repair, inspection, and upkeep of all manufacturing buildings, warehouses, administrative offices, and supporting structures. Ensure restrooms, breakrooms, offices, and common areas meet established cleanliness and maintenance standards. Support implementation of 5S principles and plant housekeeping improvement initiatives: Establish routine facility appearance and condition inspections.

Plant Utilities and Support Systems:

Manage the reliability, inspection, maintenance, and performance of plant-wide facility utilities and infrastructure.

Facility Preventive Maintenance and Asset Reliability:

Develop and implement a comprehensive preventive maintenance program for buildings, infrastructure, and facility support systems.

Plant Capital Projects:

Develop project scopes, specifications, budgets, schedules, and implementation plans. Support and coordinate with plant expansions, building modifications, utility installations, and infrastructure upgrades. Manage project contractors, engineering firms, and specialized service providers. Ensure project activities are properly planned, controlled, and coordinated with plant operations.

Facility Safety and Regulatory Compliance:

Partner with Environmental, Health and Safety (EHS) to maintain compliance with applicable OSHA requirements, fire codes, building codes, and other regulatory standards. Coordinate facility-related inspections, maintenance, and testing for Fire alarm and fire protection systems, Fire extinguishers and associated facility fire safety equipment, emergency lighting and illuminated exit signs, emergency exits and designated egress routes., building electrical systems and electrical rooms, facility ventilation and utility systems. Maintain facility inspection records, service reports, and required compliance documentation.

Grounds, Exterior Infrastructure, and Housekeeping:

Oversee maintenance and upkeep of plant grounds and exterior property, manage parking lots, access roads, sidewalks, pedestrian walkways, fencing, gates, and exterior lighting, coordinate landscaping, vegetation control, drainage maintenance, and exterior housekeeping. Maintain safe and accessible pedestrian and vehicle travel routes. Oversee facility waste collection, sanitation, and assigned housekeeping service contracts.7.

Contractor and Vendor Management:

Manage external contractors and service providers supporting building maintenance, utilities, grounds, construction, and infrastructure repairs. Develop scopes of work and obtain competitive quotations for facility-related services. Evaluate contractor qualifications, capabilities, cost, safety performance, and quality. Coordinate contractor access, site orientation, work permits, and compliance with plant safety requirements. Monitor contractor work quality, schedule adherence, and project completion. Review service reports, invoices, and purchase orders for accuracy. Establish contractor performance expectations and corrective action requirements. Maintain accountability for contractor costs, service quality, and timely completion of assigned work.

Emergency Response and Business Continuity:

Develop and maintain facility emergency response procedures for utility interruptions, building failures, storm damage, flooding, and infrastructure emergencies. Coordinate response and recovery activities for facility-related emergencies. Establish contingency plans for critical facility utilities and support systems. Coordinate emergency repair services and external resources. Communicate significant facility disruptions and restoration plans to plant leadership. Support business continuity planning to minimize manufacturing disruptions.

Leadership and Cross-Functional Collaboration:

Supervise, coach, and develop assigned facilities personnel. Establish daily work priorities, performance expectations, and accountability standards. Coordinate closely with Production, Maintenance, Engineering, EHS, Security, Human Resources, and Purchasing. Participate in plant leadership meetings and operational planning activities. Provide facility performance reports, risk assessments, and recommendations to the Plant Director. Promote a culture of proactive maintenance, safety, cost consciousness, ownership, and continuous improvement.

Education and Experience Education:

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Facilities Management, Industrial Engineering, Civil Engineering, or a closely related technical discipline preferred. An engineering degree is highly desirable due to the complexity of industrial utilities, electrical infrastructure, facility systems, and capital improvement projects. Equivalent combinations of technical education, professional certifications, and extensive industrial facilities management experience may be considered.

Experience:

Minimum of 7-10 years of progressive leadership or managerial experience in industrial facilities management, infrastructure maintenance, utilities management, construction, or related manufacturing operations. Demonstrated experience managing industrial building systems, electrical distribution infrastructure, HVAC, Chiller systems, compressed air, contractors, and capital projects. Proven experience managing facility operating budgets, preventive maintenance programs, and infrastructure improvement initiatives.

Preferred Certifications:

Certified Facility Manager (CFM) Facility Management Professional (FMP) Project Management Professional (PMP) Certified Energy Manager (CEM)Experience managing large manufacturing facilities with significant electrical infrastructure and utility requirements. Experience overseeing industrial projects and major infrastructure improvements. Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing, 5S, continuous improvement, and asset lifecycle management. Experience implementing facility inspection and infrastructure reliability programs. Familiarity with OSHA general industry requirements, applicable fire and building codes, and facility inspection practices. Ability to interpret building drawings, construction plans, utility schematics, and technical specifications. Working knowledge of CMMS systems and preventive maintenance planning. Experience in contractor/project management, project scheduling, cost estimation, and capital planning. Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, Outlook, and project management applications. Strong analytical, organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.

Required Leadership Competencies Ownership and Accountability:

Takes responsibility for maintaining safe, reliable, and properly functioning facility infrastructure.

Proactive Management:

Identifies infrastructure risks and maintenance needs before they result in operational disruptions.

Project Execution:

Demonstrates the ability to plan, coordinate, and deliver construction and infrastructure projects effectively.

Financial Discipline:

Manages facility resources, contractor expenditures, and capital investments responsibly.

Safety Leadership:

Consistently promotes safe work practices and ensures facility hazards are addressed promptly.

Operational Responsiveness:

Responds with urgency and sound judgment to facility failures, emergencies, and critical repair needs.

Cross-Functional Collaboration:

Works effectively with Maintenance, Engineering, Production, EHS, and other departments while respecting established organizational responsibilities.

Continuous Improvement:

Drives measurable improvements in facility reliability, appearance, operational efficiency, and infrastructure condition. Work Environment & Physical Demands Work is performed in an active industrial manufacturing facility, office environment, construction areas, and outdoor locations. Requires regular walking and standing throughout manufacturing buildings and plant grounds. May involve exposure to noise, industrial equipment, moving vehicles, elevated temperatures, and varying weather conditions. Requires the ability to inspect facility infrastructure and access designated mechanical and utility areas when trained and authorized. Must utilize required personal protective equipment and follow established safety procedures. May require availability outside normal working hours to address critical facility emergencies. Essential job functions may be performed with or without reasonable accommodation.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

Georgia Transformer provides equal employment opportunities to qualified applicants and employees in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. The company provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities as required by applicable law.

Pay:

$99,005.00 - $156,695.00 per year

Benefits:

401(k) 401(k) matching Dental insurance Employee assistance program Flexible spending account Health insurance Health savings account Life insurance Paid time off Relocation assistance Retirement plan Tuition reimbursement Vision insurance

Work Location:

In person