Jobs for People with MS: National MS Society

Position Description: The Facilities Maintenance Team Advisor is a leadership role with responsibility for the effective management of assigned operational/facilities maintenance services and support through a highly skilled crew of craftsmen: - Successful candidates will have demonstrated leadership ability in applying competitive and innovative work practices with skilled craftsmen (i.e. pipefitters, millwrights, electricians, etc.) to function as a highly performing and self-managed team, utilizing sound decision-making methods to ensure proper facility and equipment operation. - Responsible for assigned work crew work assignments being accomplished in accordance to customer contract specifications, established plant procedures, daily schedule requirements, manpower requirements, and cost requirements to meet Company goals. - Responsible for the administration/application of the union agreements for assigned direct reports. Develop collaborative working relationships with union leadership to affect positive change, drive continuous improvement and advance department business goals. - Leads work crews in navigating Company processes to deliver on commitments and problem resolutions. - Conducts individual, work-team and group briefings on work directives, performance, schedules, safety, and costs. Investigates, develops and implements action plans to address and correct deficiencies of the aforementioned items. - Represents the Company with vendors/contractors in providing technical requirements for purchased equipment, parts and services. - A safety advocate, driving operational safety/security improvements through identification/corrective actions for hazardous conditions - hazards elimination, engineering controls, revised work practices/procedures and PPE. - Performs initial occupational injury/illness incidents investigations/reports for assigned work crews/areas. - Responsible for the work schedules, training, incident investigation and discipline of assigned work crews. Position Requirements: -Must be at least 18 years of age. -Must be a U. S.Citizen -Must be able to obtain unescorted access to the facility through the Department of Army Police vetting process -Must be able to obtain / maintain a government issued Secret security clearance -High School diploma or equivalent required.Journeyman and/or Associate degree in Business or other applicable field of study preferred. -Must be able to successfully complete the pre-employment process, including drug screen and background check. -Experience and working knowledge of technical or skilled trades work -2-5years experiencein Supervisory role highly preferred; however, extensive experience with Company product and processes may be considered in lieu -Must possess excellent interpersonal and communication skills with people at all levels of the organization -Must be self-motivated -Familiarity with Six Sigma and Lean Manufacturing tools is strongly desired. -Experience leading a unionized workforce is preferred -Must be able to work flexible hours for shift coverage (i. e.overlapand off-shift) and be actively engaged on the manufacturing floor on a regular basis. -Must be proficient in MS Word and Excel Working Conditions & Environment: -Using ladders to climb into/onto structures -Climbing, walking, bending, kneeling, standing and stooping. -Lifting up to 50 lbs. -Working in and around dust and fumes, moving equipment, and hot/ cold environments -Working in areas with a high noise volume General Dynamics Land Systems is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer, making decisions without regard to race and/or ethnic background, national origin and/or ancestry, color, r