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dnata · 1 day ago

Facilities and Fleet Manager

Inwood, NY

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

$68K/yr - $105K/yr

5+ years exp

dnata is a catering company that is looking for a Facilities and Fleet Manager to join their JFK team. This role involves overseeing and managing facilities and fleet operations to ensure a safe and efficient working environment, as well as optimizing vehicle maintenance and delivery services.

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Responsibilities

Oversee tendering and work with procurement for new projects to ensure continuity of the organization’s operations

Liaise with architects, engineers, designers, and others to ensure overall design concept and interior decoration and fittings in property development projects and property refurbishing meet required standards and branding guidelines

Direct all building extensions or additions, including liaising with architects, engineers, councils, DAFF, airport, and other statutory authorities to achieve plans within budgets and time frames

Ensure projects are subjected to satisfactory financial controls and are maintained within budget

Work with suppliers on green energy options, environmental initiatives, and other sustainable practices before, during and after construction of facilities

Provide recommendations for production efficiencies, including automation and/or equipment upgrades before, during and after construction of facilities

Prepare and maintain budgets and schedules on projects within the facilities division

Monitor and control construction progress on new developments

Contribute as a member of the Australian leadership team to the direction of the organization and provide specialist input on global construction projects

Direct and control the function to ensure that standards of quality, cost, safety and performance are observed and that time schedules are met

Ensure buildings meet health and safety requirements and that facilities comply with relevant legislation

Participate in the development of short and long-term facility plans

Formulate proposals for the rationalization of current properties and equipment, which may include disposal, modification, and refurbishing

Define and review plant maintenance policy to optimize efficiency and quality and ensure regulatory maintenance procedures are documented

Liaise with quality control staff to set quality standards for the efficient functioning of plant and equipment

Direct the regular review of plant and equipment to ensure it meets production and quality requirements and report on other options available to achieve objectives

Discuss priorities and resolve technical problems with relevant managers

Confirming that agreed works are completed satisfactorily, following up on rectification of defects

Liaising with unit management to ensure correct supervising and coordinating of work with contractors

Responding to emergencies and urgent matters and implementing corrective actions

Ensure the fleet is compliant with relevant laws and is fit for purpose

Ensure preventive maintenance programs are carried out as per schedule, in line with agreed pricing and monitor post repair performance

Provide advice on the composition to support customer requirements, and the distribution of fleet across the organization

Manage the organizations approach to lifecycle management for all vehicles and provides advice for all new equipment in relation to its maintainability, costs, and effectiveness over its life cycle

Manage the acquisition, replacement, disposal, and logistics of the vehicles

Provide recommendations for lowering vehicle-operating expenses and increase utilization

Update and enforce all vehicle operation maintenance and service check policies and systems

Ensure timely task allocation and approvals fleet maintenance system is monitored

Implement fleet monitoring software to facilitate GPS tracking and collect vehicle usage data

Lead on property strategy in relation to any growth or acquisition activity undertaken by dnata catering

Participate in research and development projects as required

Coordinate the activities of facilities staff and control staff selection and training

Review proposals from subordinates or finance for new projects or modifications to existing projects

Ensure activities related to the function comply with relevant Acts, legal demands, and ethical standards

Prepare documentation and project progress/status reports for Executive Team

Significant contributor to the formulation and maintenance of Business Contingency Plans

Other duties as assigned by unit Supervisors

Qualification

Facilities managementFleet managementProject managementBuilding maintenanceStrategic planningSafety complianceTeam collaborationProblem-solvingCommunication skillsRelationship building

Required

Bachelor's degree in engineering or related field from an accredited College, University or the international equivalent, preferred

A minimum 5-10 years' experience in a similar role

Trade qualifications in building maintenance, desired

Good working knowledge of commercial equipment, such as dishwashers and refrigeration

Demonstrated management skills and planning ability

Energetic leader with an absolute commitment to safety and compliance

Knowledge of the National Heavy Vehicle Regulations, Chain of Responsibility, and exposure to process improvement e.g., Lean methodologies and their implementation

Experience in building strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders including suppliers and regulators

Competent at strategic planning, and a solid background of project organization