Entry level manufacturing Jobs in El Cajon, CA

Facilities Maintenance Supervisor

Veridiam is a strategic manufacturing partner with over 60 years of experience serving the aerospace, industrial, medical, and nuclear markets. Our roots were formed in the exacting nuclear and aerospace industries, expanded into Medical where we have supplied critical components to a global customer base. We currently provide elegant solutions across a broad range of customers and diverse markets. At Veridiam we recognize that talent is at the forefront of our organization and define who we are in today's industry. In this role you will have a direct impact on hiring, employee relations, recognition, performance development, appraisal systems, career/succession planning, and employee development.

Directly supervise and coordinate activities involved in the upkeep, repair and improvement of buildings, grounds and equipment. Ensure facilities are safe, compliant with regulations and operating efficiently. Coordinate maintenance staff, outside contractors and applicable vendors to deliver timely and effective maintenance solutions while controlling costs and minimizing downtime.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Oversee daily maintenance operations, including HVAC, electrical, plumbing, mechanical systems and general building upkeep.
• Develop, implement and maintain preventative maintenance programs to reduce breakdowns and extend equipment life.
• Organize and supervise employees involved with equipment and facility maintenance activities.
• Plan and oversee facility improvement projects, renovations, and upgrades.
• Conduct regular inspections of facilities to identify safety hazards, maintenance needs, and improvement opportunities.
• Supervise, train, and evaluate maintenance staff, setting goals and performance expectations.
• Manage scheduling, workload distribution, and on-call responsibilities.
• Coordinate with other departments to minimize disruptions during projects or repairs.
• Track project timelines, budgets, and outcomes.
• Foster a culture of safety, accountability, and continuous improvement.
• Ensure compliance with OSHA, environmental, safety, and other applicable regulations.
• Develop and manage maintenance budgets and costs.
• May negotiate and manage vendor and service provider contracts.
• Provide support with troubleshooting equipment and facility equipment and systems.
• Determine schedules and assignments for work activities based on work priority.
• Assist with the design and installation of new and updated production and facility systems and equipment.
• Participate in facility emergency response activities for situations such as emergencies, power outages, equipment failures or natural disasters.
• Maintain emergency systems, including fire alarms, sprinklers and backup power systems.
• Supervise and monitor employee performance through coaching, counseling, and evaluating work performance.
• Recommend or execute personnel actions, such as hiring, evaluations, corrective actions and/or promotions.
• Participate in the interviewing, hiring, training and onboarding of employees.
• Work with and among cross functional teams to meet production goals and standards.
• Ensure employees work safely and follow safety guidelines.
• Work with cross functional teams toward achievement of program initiatives and goals.
• Demonstrates ability to appear for work on time, follow directions from a supervisor, interact well with co-workers, understand, and follow work rules and procedures, comply with company policies and procedures, goals, and objectives, and accepts constructive feedback.
• Other duties as assigned, requested or needed.

Position Requirements

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals to perform the essential functions.

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent education and experience.
• Eight (8) years' experience in facilities management, maintenance supervision or related roles.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Knowledge facilities and machine operations preferred.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to prioritize and handle workflow.
• Read and comprehend verbal and written instructions.
• Strong leadership, organizational and process skills.

The above statements are intended to describe, in broad terms, the general functions and responsibility levels assigned to this classification. Management has the right to change duties at any time to meet business needs.

Pay Rate: The final salary offered to a successful candidate will be dependent on several factors that may include but are not limited to the type and length of experience within the job, type, and length of experience with the industry, education, geographic location, etc.

Veridiam is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. Veridiam will recruit, hire, train and promote persons into all jobs without regard to age, race, color, religion, ancestry, medical condition, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, status as a veteran or status as an individual with a disability or any other characteristic or classification protected by law.

Access to our facility (and, therefore, employment) is restricted under the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and/or Export Administration Regulations (EAR) to U.S. Citizens, lawful permanent residents of the United States and properly licensed foreign persons. Applicants receiving a conditional offer of employment will be required to provide information to determine whether they are subject to these regulations and, if so, to assess their country of chargeability for export control purposes.