Facilities Manager

Facilities Manager

Blue Bird (NASDAQ : BLBD) is recognized as a technology leader and innovator of school buses since its founding in 1927. Our dedicated team members design, engineer and manufacture school buses with a singular focus on safety, reliability, and durability. School buses carry the most precious cargo in the world 25 million children twice a day making them the most trusted mode of student transportation. The company is the proven leader in low- and zero-emission school buses with more than 25,000 propane, natural gas, and electric powered buses sold. Blue Bird is transforming the student transportation industry through cleaner energy solutions.

JOB SUMMARY

The Facility Manager is responsible for providing leadership for the facility support services for the Fort Valley Main Production Plant, Blue Bird West Facility and Blue Bird leased warehouse. Building maintenance, logistical management activities and health / safety responsibility is included. This person must be highly motivated and be able to transfer this motivation to the workforce.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Promote and provide a safe, healthy work environment
• Provide facility support for office and production areas and activities
• Oversee and schedule the housekeeping and building maintenance staff
• Planning, scheduling, coordination and execution of projects / activities
• Must be able to train and develop employees
• Must be supportive of management decisions and company policy
• Must maintain 5 S techniques and housekeeping objectives within the assigned work area
• Must be able to evaluate employee performance and offer constructive criticisms or praise in a positive manner
• Must be able to formulate and maintain departmental budgets
• Must be able to lead or act as a positive change agent in the workplace

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES FOR SUCCESS

BASIC EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED

PREFERRED EXPERIENCE

WE VALUE

WORK CONDITIONS

(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.)

INCLUDES

Blue Bird is an equal opportunity employer and makes employment decisions on the basis of merit. We strive to have the best available talent in every job based on the Knowledge, Skills and Abilities each person brings. Blue Bird is committed to compliance with all applicable laws providing equal employment opportunities. This commitment applies to all persons involved in Company operations and prohibits unlawful discrimination in all forms.

All candidates must be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident. Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States and will be required to provide proof of employment eligibility at the time of hire.

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