Facilities Supervisor

SGS is the global leader and innovator in inspection, verification, testing and certification services. Founded in 1878, SGS is recognized as the global benchmark in quality and integrity. With over 97,000 employees in 130 countries and operating a network of more than 2,400 offices and laboratories, we provide services to almost every industry by assuring quality and safety of products and services.

Trusted all over the world, SGS is a market leader because we put 100% passion, pride and innovation into everything we do. We encourage new ideas. We welcome people who challenge the way we do things. And we will be 100% committed to helping you reach your full potential.

The Supervisor, Facilities is geared toward electrical, mechanical and operational functionality of the building, including ensuring that the facility is operating in accordance with OSHA and other safety requirements. Supervisor, Facilities is responsible for coordinating all 3rd-party contractors in accordance with SGS Group OI policies.

• The Supervisor, Facilities is also responsible for ordering supplies, hazardous and nonhazardous waste management, training employees on laboratory equipment and facility-related issues, and participating in any plans for change or expansion.
• Maintain adequate stock of facility supplies and equipment, including inventory control and ordering
• Coordinate and ensure compliance with a preventive maintenance program
• Oversee operation and maintenance of the facility to meet standards set by senior management and regulatory agencies 
• Evaluate and address current and future facility needs of the site 
• Monitor all areas for opportunities to improve in terms of both efficiency and cost reduction 
• Coordinate and monitor the efforts of contracted facility services 
• Oversee maintenance of the exterior of the building, including roof, parking lot, and exterior landscaping 
• Play a lead role in the initial training of new employees in health and safety as well as facility-related issues (e.g. building security, entering and exiting procedures, facility alarm codes, and procedures, emergency exits, etc.)
• Play a lead role in the training of current staff in health and safety as well as facility-related issues as needed

• 5+ years of experience directly overseeing facility operations and upkeep in a commercial setting
• 1+ years of supervisory and/or Team Lead experience 
• Bachelor’s or associates degree in chemistry or related sciences
• Previous experience in laboratory facility construction and/or maintenance preferred

Our Benefits

We care about your total well-being and will support you with the following, subject to your location and role.

• Health: Medical, dental and vision insurance, life insurance, employee wellness programs
• Wealth: Competitive pay, 401(k) with company match (immediate vesting upon enrollment), employee referral program, annual bonus target
• Happiness:• Professional Growth: Online training courses, virtual and classroom development experiences, tuition reimbursement program
• Work-Life Balance: Paid-time off (vacation, sick, company holidays, floating holidays, volunteer time)

SGS is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and as such we recruit, hire, train, and promote persons in all job classifications without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetics, status as a protected veteran, or any other characteristics protected by law.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily with or without reasonable accommodations. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or abilities required.

This job description should not be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities or requirements, but a general description of the job. Nothing contained herein restricts the company’s rights to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.

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