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What this job involves:

As the Facilities Manager for a 24/7 manufacturing and logistics site in Fairburn, GA, you will play a pivotal role in ensuring the continuous, safe, and efficient operation of our mission-critical facilities. This role requires a hands-on leader capable of managing a 24-hour operation, overseeing a team that supports constant production and logistics activities.

Core Responsibility Strategy:

This role is fundamentally responsible for developing and executing the core facilities maintenance strategy that supports 24/7 manufacturing and logistics operations. This includes establishing proactive maintenance programs, ensuring rapid response to critical incidents, and optimizing facility performance to minimize downtime and maximize operational continuity for our production lines and logistics infrastructure.

Proactively develop and manage client relationships, ensuring that expected service levels are achieved.

Comply with all requirements of the client contract and meet or exceed Key Performance Indicators.

Deliver an exceptional quality of service to the client, as reflected by client feedback.

Service Delivery

Manage the site/s in accordance with all agreed policies, procedures and contract scope, with a specific focus on maintaining uninterrupted support for 24/7 manufacturing and logistics processes.

Assist with the development and implementation of the annual management plan for the building/s, specifically addressing the unique challenges and requirements of a continuous operation.

Identify opportunities for improved operation to drive efficiencies (process and cost) and make recommendations to the area manager for consideration, with an emphasis on optimizing uptime and operational flow in a 24/7 environment.

Responsible for mechanical, electrical, plumbing, carpentry, HVAC, critical equipment, and others defined within the portfolio of respective sites, ensuring their continuous reliability.

Ensure compliance with all health and safety, environment and risk management policies and procedures that relate to the site/s, with particular attention to safety protocols for shifts and complex operational environments.

Manage repairs and maintenance, minor works and other requests, tracking to completion with urgency appropriate for a 24/7 site, minimizing impact on production and logistics schedules.

Support the move team during building moves, adds, and changes by attending site as required and acting as the building key point of contact/escalation, ensuring minimal disruption to ongoing 24/7 operations.

Manage vendor performance ensuring services are delivered in accordance with the contract and to agreed standards, including availability for emergency response critical to 24/7 operations. Document and escalate instances of poor performance.

Coordinate internally with other teams which may include fitness, food services, massage, transportation, security and capital projects, ensuring their services align with the needs of a round-the-clock workforce.

Lead projects for small scale construction activities, carefully scheduling work to avoid interruption of 24/7 manufacturing and logistics activities.

Support the sourcing SME and area managers through the vendor contract procurement process.

Deliver portfolio management reports as required under the agreement with the client, and as requested.

Finance Management / Cost Control / Profitability

Achieve or exceed financial targets and ensure effective, efficient and economic operation of assigned responsibilities.

Ensure that operational expenditure for the site/s is managed within agreed budgets and identify efficiencies where possible

Manage the annual budgeting and quarterly forecasting processes for the site/s under your management

Prepare current financial year budget spend reports (actual vs. budget, variance etc.).

Manage payments to vendors where applicable, using available systems, complying with all relevant policies and procedures.

Help to develop and approve the annual capital plan for each building, interfacing closely with the client representative, with a strategic focus on asset reliability and redundancy for 24/7 operations.

Ensure compliance within delegated financial and contractual authorities.

Leadership/Staff Management

Lead, manage, develop and supervise a professional, friendly, creative, energetic, and detail-oriented team in the delivery of service excellence

Provide excellent onboarding, training, and team building

Actively support an environment of teamwork, cooperation, performance excellence and personal success across all shifts and roles.

Participate in the individual performance management program and personal development planning for members of the team, addressing the unique needs and challenges of shift work and continuous operations.

Align with facilities leadership team as a manager and act in a manager capacity at the site/s, providing consistent leadership and decision-making across all operating hours.

Act as an ambassador for JLL, adopting and maintaining the firm’s core values of Teamwork, Ethics and Excellence.

Sound like you? To apply you need to possess:

Bachelor’s Degree or Diploma in Facility, Property or Operations Management is desirable.

Minimum 5 years’ experience in facilities, property management or related field: manufacturing, industrial, or logistics environment experience preferred

At least five years of supervisory experience in a facilities management-related field, including client service, conference services, vendor contracts and/or related services 

Proficiency in a range of information technology tools and platforms, including CMMS (Computerized Maintenance Management Systems).

Excellence in communication skills, vital for coordinating across shifts and responding to urgent operational needs.

Strong analytical, organizational and presentation skills.

Knowledge of local health and safety requirements (Fire Safety Manager Accreditation an advantage), with expertise in safety protocols for continuous operations and machinery.

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If this job description resonates with you, we encourage you to apply, even if you don’t meet all the requirements.  We’re interested in getting to know you and what you bring to the table!

Personalized benefits that support personal well-being and growth:

JLL recognizes the impact that the workplace can have on your wellness, so we offer a supportive culture and comprehensive benefits package that prioritizes mental, physical and emotional health. Some of these benefits may include:

401(k) plan with matching company contributions

Comprehensive Medical, Dental & Vision Care

Paid parental leave at 100% of salary 

Paid Time Off and Company Holidays

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