Facilities Services Supervisor

Career Area:ManufacturingJob Description:Your Work Shapes the World at Caterpillar Inc.When you join Caterpillar, you're joining a global team who cares not just about the work we do – but also about each other. We are the makers, problem solvers, and future world builders who are creating stronger, more sustainable communities. We don't just talk about progress and innovation here – we make it happen, with our customers, where we work and live. Together, we are building a better world, so we can all enjoy living in it.Facilities Services SupervisorLafayette, IndianaRelocation Assistance AvailableThe Facilities Services Supervisor will supervise 6-10 direct employees and direct multiple contractors responsible for performing facility services.This position is responsible for 3 main areas:

Campus housekeeping/janitorial services.

Facilitator for maintenance and repair of personal workspaces and common areas throughout the facility.

Waste Stream Processes: Recyclables, scrap material, and equipment cleanouts.

What you will do :

Creating and managing janitorial cleaning and beautification schedules for the campus. This includes contract ownership and work direction for janitorial services, carpet cleaning, floor scrubbing, window cleaning, pest control and similar services and direct supervision of Plant Engineering Laborers and in-house facility painters.

Decisions made by the incumbent on projects will impact facility work environments, productivity, operating costs, and Caterpillar’s image as perceived by customers, dealers, employees, and shareholders. The incumbent is the direct contact for office space maintenance. Incumbent works directly with security, maintenance, administrative assistants, outside vendors, IT, contractors, and project engineers.

Challenges of this position include: quickly and correctly identifying problems, working with people and facilitating teamwork; clearly communicating project requirements and deliverables; reviewing and recommending approval of supplier invoices; preparing and issuing purchase orders and work tickets; creating on-going lists of unfinished work items, and follows-up ensuring items are completed on time to meet project deadlines, gaining input from team members; and monitoring team’s achievement of project objectives, facilitating project completion and closeout.

Management of personnel relocations and documentation of assigned desk locations.

Support of all audio/visual equipment in conference rooms, offices and visitor centers including managing contracts and resources that support this work.

Management and coordination of office furniture and desk accessory requests including budgeting and repair.

Key replacements and lockset repair/replacement.

Audio/visual troubleshooting, repair & replacement including data & power.

Project management skills are required for small remodel and repair jobs. Likely projects include carpet repairs, flooring replacement and repairs, minor office area remodels, wall painting and repairs.

Requires interpersonal skills and communications, also requires organizational and leadership skills with the ability to direct a diverse team of suppliers and specialized professionals. Incumbent must have the ability to grasp complex business processes, interpret facility needs and issues, assist in developing appropriate solutions, and effectively implement at the project and transactional levels.

Employee is also responsible for performing other job duties as assigned by Caterpillar management from time to time.

Candidates for all positions must have the ability to work in a fast pace, medium to heavy duty assembly, technical environment.

Work may involve frequent bending, stooping, and kneeling, twisting, turning, climbing, and standing on concrete for 8+ hours.

All positions also require the ability to lift 40 pounds and withstand frequent repetitive movement of hands with a variety of tooling.

Must be able to work in heights and confirmed spaces

Education:

Bachelor OR Associate level degree preferred.

Skill DescriptorsBudgeting: Extensive Knowledge of organization's budget process; ability to apply policies and practices for planning and administering a budget.Decision Making and Critical Thinking: Expert Knowledge of the decision-making process and associated tools and techniques; ability to accurately analyze situations and reach productive decisions based on informed judgment.Cross-Team Integration: Extensive Understanding of the importance of inter-team collaboration in breaking down silos and achieving business results; ability to lead employees from various functions to communicate, coordinate work across divisions, and collaborate in solving problems as one team.Project Management: Expert Knowledge of effective project management strategies and tactics; ability to plan, organize, monitor, and control projects, ensuring efficient utilization of technical and administrative resources to achieve project objectives.Vendor/Supplier Management: Extensive Knowledge of external provider management processes and ability to effectively manage the business relationship with external providers (e.g. vendors, service providers, contractors, consultants and suppliers).Construction Contract Management: Working Knowledge of construction contract management; ability to manage construction contracts with customers and vendors in order to ensure compliance with construction terms and conditions.Contractor Relationship Management: Extensive Knowledge contractor relationship management; ability to establish and maintain working relations and partnerships with contractors.Supplier Evaluations and Certification: Extensive Knowledge of supplier evaluations and certification; ability to identify the methods, tools and documentation for evaluating, selecting and certifying vendors, suppliers and partners.Top candidates will also have:

Working knowledge of AutoCAD

Direct experience in facilities and maintenance

Creative ability to lay out efficient office arrangements and develop office systems.

Experience with project management, contract management, and capital and expense budgets.

Understand of shop operations and maintenance procedures.

Familiar with company policies and procedures with a strong department background.

Able to build strong relationships with various stakeholders.

Effective working and communicating with various company and supplier personnel, business managers and well as site leadership.

Ability to communicate and have basic knowledge of functions performed by the skilled-trades personnel.

Additional information:

Location of this position is in Lafayette, IN.

Relocation assistance is available for this position.

This position will require less than 10% travel.

Sponsorship is Not available for this position.

Summary Pay Range:$87,480.00 - $131,280.00Compensation and benefits offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, job level, market location, job-related knowledge, skills, individual performance and experience. Please note that salary is only one component of total compensation at Caterpillar.Benefits:Subject to plan eligibility, terms, and guidelines. This is a summary list of benefits.

Medical, dental, and vision benefits

Paid time off plan (Vacation, Holidays, Volunteer, etc.)

401(k) savings plans

Health Savings Account (HSA)

Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)

Health Lifestyle Programs

Employee Assistance Program

Voluntary Benefits and Employee Discounts

Career Development

Incentive bonus

Disability benefits

Life Insurance

Parental leave

Adoption benefits

Tuition Reimbursement

These benefits also apply to part-time employees

Visa Sponsorship is not available for this position. This employer is not currently hiring foreign national applicants that require or will require sponsorship tied to a specific employer, such as, H, L, TN, F, J, E, O. As a global company, Caterpillar offers many job opportunities outside of the U.S which can be found through our employment website at www.caterpillar.com/careers.Posting Dates:February 17, 2025 - March 3, 2025Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a drug screen.EEO/AA Employer. All qualified individuals - Including minorities, females, veterans and individuals with disabilities - are encouraged to apply.Not ready to apply? Join our Talent Community (http://flows.beamery.com/caterpillarinc/talcom) .