What are the responsibilities and job description for the Facilities Manager position at Midea?
Midea America Corp. is one of the world’s largest home appliance brands, offering the most comprehensive selection of products in the world to fully serve the needs of day-to-day living at home, at work, or anywhere else you go. In North America we strive to aim high, put the customer first, transform, and innovate the marketplace, utilizing our commitment, dedication, inclusion, and partnership with our teams. We are a global company with over 150,000 employees and operations in more than 195 countries. As a publicly listed company, we are also ranked #245 as a Fortune Global 500 company and offers one of the most comprehensive ranges in the home appliance industry. Midea America is a subsidiary of Midea with over 200 employees in the US and we are expanding our presence in North America.
Responsibilities
- For a building including office, laboratory, warehouse, and common areas, establish or manage and maintain the facilities systems (i.e. fire, life, safety; audio-video; HVAC; security), our EHS compliance; waste management plan; and vendors
- Implement and manage plans for upgrades or improvements to existing facilities.
- Collaborate with internal and external resources to design, manage, schedule, budget upgrade or improvement projects for existing facilities.
- Define requirements, select vendors, coordinate installation, maintain and manage the security systems for commercial or industrial facilities.
- Acquire, maintain, and manage furniture and equipment for office and warehouse/workshop settings and coordinate deliveries and installations of equipment and materials for the projects.
- Establish and manage project budget, timelines, and schedules.
- Manage and coordinate contractor operations and internal or external service/maintenance activities including equipment installation, construction, and HVAC related works.
- Minimize facility downtime and business interruptions
- Develop and implement standard work to eliminate waste and leverage best practices.
- Hire, train and develop a flexible inclusive team that can support the facility work
- Support implementation of Capital Expenditure Projects which continue to enhance our facility.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s Degree in Architecture, Engineering, Construction Science, Business, or related field of study
- 3 years of facility management experience
- Experience in managing outside vendors and contractors to accomplish facility projects
- Experience with HVAC equipment, product design, laboratory equipment and testing practices, operations environment, or project management is preferred but not required.
- Familiar and understand OSHA safety guidelines and regulations
- Ability to create, read, and interpret drawings
- Proficient in managing multiple projects simultaneously with strong results/goal orientation
- Detail oriented with strong communication skills
Midea America Corp. is an equal-opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.
