Facilities and Safety Manager

Reports To

The Facilities and Safety Manager will report to the Director of Advanced Composites Engineering and Manufacturing

Company Overview

PROTEOR USA is a leading company in the Orthotic & Prosthetic industry, committed to innovation and providing the best outcomes for our customers. With over 100 years of experience, we offer an extensive product portfolio that includes the latest advancements in prosthetic technology. We prioritize the #HumanFirst approach and strive to enable prosthetic wearers to live the life they love.

Job Overview

The individual will work cross-functionally to ensure our buildings, equipment, and grounds are functional, clean, and safe. The facilities and safety manager oversees all aspects of building and equipment functions and guarantees the safety and functionality of our Gunnison, Utah facilities with crossover to our other US facilities.

Key Responsibilities and Duties

• Perform maintenance, repairs, and installment work

• Oversee preventative maintenance program, record keeping, and reporting

• Maintain equipment and building provisions to meet health and safety requirements

• Comply with all health and safety policies and procedures (internal, OSHA, etc.)

• Maintain day to day operations of facilities such as completing maintenance orders

• Run routine maintenance and safety inspections

• Communicate and correspond with external contractors and vendors

• Organize and plan building installments and refurbishments

• Monitor interior and exterior areas of building for cleanliness and general conservation

• Snow and ice removal and prevention

• Write and revise safety policies and procedures

• Document accidents and investigate and prevent recurrence

• Eliminate workplace hazards

• Conduct safety training on policies, regulations, and procedures and maintain compliance records

• Manage forklift and manlift training and compliance program

• Support other Proteor manufacturing sites and activities including up to 5% travel

• Other duties as assigned

Required Skills/Abilities

• Excellent problem-solving and time management skills
• Strong attention to detail
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, including the ability to speak with all levels of employees, guests, vendors, and team members
• Computer skills including Microsoft Office, e-mail, etc.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously 

Education and Experience

• Advanced mechanical, electrical, plumbing, HVAC, hydraulic and/or carpentry skills
• Previous safety program and compliance experience preferred
• Experience working in an ISO 9001 / ISO 13485 environment preferred
• Contract handling experience preferred

Physical Requirements

• Ability to lift heavy objects and do other labor-intensive tasks
• Standing, walking, climbing ladders, and bending as needed to perform repairs and maintenance tasks
• Ability to work in all kinds of weather as required