Corporate Facilities & Safety Manager - Aurora, IL

Position Summary:

Responsible for the oversight of all Mitutoyo corporate and satellite offices across the United States, ensuring efficient and cost-effective operations, as well as a safe working environment for Mitutoyo’s employees. Oversee back-office operations and corporate services, managing staff, coordinating projects, and supervising vendors and contractors to support smooth, compliant, and productive facility management.

 Reasonable Accommodation Statement: 

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.  Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions.

What You'll Do: 

1.       Manage services, repairs, replacements and inspections to maintain the Corporation’s buildings, all systems, grounds and assets, both leased and owned, in the most efficient and cost effective manner.  Develop and implement appropriate schedules and policies to ensure best practices are in place. Select vendors, negotiate contract price and terms for services, coordinate schedules, supervise servicers and inspect quality of work. 

2.       Direct responsibility for all construction and renovation projects at existing facilities or to prepare a leased facility for occupancy.   Direct or develop construction scope, bid plans or approve of subcontractors, negotiate price and terms, develop budgets, oversee construction work or general contractor and execute work orders.  Responsible for budget control and coordination with departments, contractors, government agencies, engineers and others to ensure timely completion, within budget. 

3.       Coordinate, oversee and execute sales of Mitutoyo properties, managing all details and parties involved through closing.  Act as agent of Mitutoyo in lease negotiations for renewals and new locations as well as ongoing service or building issues. Responsible for oversight of Mitutoyo property and interests as a lessor, to ensure tenant compliance with the lease.  Review and act upon requests and service demands in accordance with the agreed upon terms. 

4.       Responsible for the safety of employees and security of all corporation locations.  Manage the operation of all security and fire/safety systems and equipment.  Program and maintain access information and camera vision at the headquarters buildings.  On call 24/7, as first contact for headquarters.

5.       Investigate green incentive programs for all facilities to determine feasibility.  Execute projects and retrofits when and where applicable to decrease utility cost.  Select vendors, negotiate terms and pricing to enter into contracts to achieve competitive pricing and incentives. 

6.       Budgeting responsibility for the corporate services department, corporate campus buildings and all satellite facility operating budgets.  Review and approve all facilities operating expenses for payment. 

7.       Responsible for corporate purchasing..  Includes office supplies, facility maintenance needs, furniture; office equipment; warehouse and miscellaneous industrial equipment and Printed letterheads.  Negotiate pricing and contract terms to best suit the company. Manage accounts and activity. 

8.       Responsible for providing services to all Mitutoyo employees.  Managing service and maintenance requests, assisting with equipment issues, department moves, and special projects.

9.       Create and enforce safety protocols, guidelines, and standards across the organization, ensuring compliance with OSHA and other regulatory requirements. Regularly review and update these policies to address emerging risks.

10.   Perform regular audits and site inspections to identify potential hazards, assess compliance with safety standards, and recommend corrective actions as needed.

11.   Collaborate with the Learning and Development Specialist to deliver safety training programs for employees, covering topics like hazard communication, emergency response, ergonomics, and proper equipment handling. Update training materials and schedule refreshers as required.

12.  Ensure all safety equipment, such as fire extinguishers, first-aid kits, and personal protective gear, is readily available and in working order. Address environmental safety issues, such as proper ventilation and workspace ergonomics. 

13.  Oversee the management of corporate vehicles, including the acquisition and sale of all company-owned vehicles, to ensure efficient use and optimal value for the organization.

Skills You'll Need: 

1.       Business Acumen

2.       Coaching and Development

3.       Innovative

4.       Results Driven

5.       Team Building

Why choose Mitutoyo?
Mitutoyo America Corporation is a leader in the field of precision measuring tools and instruments. We serve an important role in providing state-of-the-art measurement products to manufacturing companies throughout North America. We are the only full-line provider of Metrology solutions in North America that can satisfy every measurement challenge faced by our customers. Our benefits include:

• Competitive Salary package - $93K - $105K annually
• Minimum 17 days PTO plus at least 10 paid holidays per year
• Shut down period at the end of the year
• Medical, Dental, Vision & Life Insurance
• STD, LTD, Employee Assistance Program
• 401(k) Plan plus company match
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Service Recognition
• Company Vacation House in Florida

 Supervisory Responsibilities: Hire and train employees, assign, review, and check work, eliminate ordinary difficulties, enforce company policies, establish per­formance standards, and evaluate employee performance. Responsible for all Mitutoyo  facilities.

Work Environment: Office Environment

Physical Demands: This person should be able to lift, move and carry up to 50lbs. This position requires bending, squatting, and reaching. This position requires the use of ladders and other construction tools.  

Position Type and Expected Hours of Work: This is a full-time position. Monday – Friday 8:30 am 5:00 pm

Travel: Travel to remote locations each year.

Required Education and Experience: Education equivalent to 4 years of college; 7 years’ experience.

Other Duties: Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job.  Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Reports to: GM of General Affairs

Equal Opportunity Employer

Mitutoyo America Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer.  It is our policy to judge employees on their individual merits, skills, abilities, performance, etc.  The Company offers equal opportunities to all qualified applicants and employees without regard to race, religion, color, age, sex, national origin, veteran status, marital status, sexual orientation or disability in accordance with applicable federal and state laws.  This policy applies to all areas of our employment relationship.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.