Facilities Supervisor

Department: Operations

Reports To: Plant Manager

FLSA Status: Salaried

About Spectrum Chemical Mfg. Corp.:

We are an FDA registered manufacturer and distributor of fine chemicals and laboratory
products with the largest selection of USP-NF-FCC chemicals for the manufacturing of food, drug,
and personal care products available from a single source. We are a 50-year-old privately owned
business and an industry leader with a very ambitious growth plan. The Facilities Supervisor will
be responsible for overseeing the maintenance and operation of our facilities, with a particular
emphasis on HVAC systems. This role ensures that our facilities are safe, efficient, and compliant
with all regulatory standards.

An Exciting Opportunity:

Spectrum Chemical is seeking a dynamic Facilities Supervisor to join their New Brunswick, New
Jersey team. We are seeking a hands-on Supervisor who assigns work orders to other technicians
while completing their own. Oversee the plant sanitation program developing, implementing,
and monitoring cleaning practices for the building, grounds, equipment, and utensils.

Maintenance Duties:

• Strictly adhere to Safety and GMP SOPs and perform related documentation clearly and
  legibly
• Responsible for communicating with outside contractors and onsite inspections.
• Oversee the maintenance, repair, and operation of HVAC systems to ensure optimal
  performance and compliance with industry standards.
• Assist in budget preparation and monitor expenses related to facility maintenance.
• Ensure work orders are performed properly with timely completion utilizing prescribed
  Maintenance software.
• Diagnose and troubleshoot equipment before calling in an outside contractor
• Train and mentor maintenance staff, promoting a culture of safety and continuous
  improvement.
• Develop a PM plan and conduct regular preventative maintenance to evaluate
  equipment reliability and associated risk of failure.
• Responsible for electrical maintenance including, but not limited to, replacement/ repair
  of fixtures, wall switches and outlets, bulbs, tubes, ballasts, sockets, fuses, minor
  appliances, cords.
• Perform minor plumbing (replacement or repair of leaks in drains and faucets, unclogging
  or drains, adding lines etc.)
• Proficient in light welding repair or fixturing.
• Read and interpret equipment manuals to perform required installation, maintenance,
  and repair.
• Respond to emergencies during and after hours to resolve immediate.
• Perform floor work such as construction, repair, mopping, waxing etc.
• Lead company beautification projects such as landscaping and areas of improvement.
• Perform forklift visual inspection such as water, brakes, hydraulic lines, etc.
• Perform fire extinguisher inspection.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Direct supervision of 2 facilities technicians

QUALIFICATIONS:

• To perform this job successfully, the individual must be able to perform each essential
  duty satisfactorily. Ability to work independently and manage multiple tasks
  simultaneously
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in facilities maintenance, with at least 3 years in a
  supervisory role. This is a hands on role. Must be ready to work along the team.
• Hands-on electrical, hydraulics, pneumatics, and welding experience.
• Able to read electrical diagrams, schematics
• Comfortable working with high voltage 480v, 277v and 240v 3phase
• Experience in refrigeration, HVAC and facility maintenance.
• Basic oral and written communication skills
• Computer knowledge and Excel understanding of charts, a plus.
• Extensive knowledge of HVAC systems, including installation, maintenance, and
  troubleshooting
• EPA 608 universal technician licensed

LANGUAGE SKILLS:

Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos. Ability
to write simple correspondence. Bilingual is a plus

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS:

Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide.

REASONING ABILITY

Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or
oral instructions. Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized
situations.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

• HVAC certified
• Electrical certificate preferred
• Forklift driving certificate

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an
employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable
accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential
functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to walk. The
employee frequently is required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel and reach with hands and
arms. The employee is occasionally required to stand; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or
crawl; and talk or hear. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 100 pounds.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee
encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations
may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to toxic or caustic
chemicals. The employee is occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts; high, precarious
places; outside weather conditions; and risk of electrical shock. The noise level in the work
environment 

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity in our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

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EMAIL: hr@spectrumchemical.com