Job description

With a focus on Mobility, Operational Excellence, Value to our Customers and the Electrification of vehicles, you can expect to be part of something exciting. From the sleek design of our vehicles to the unique opportunities we offer around the globe, Nissan exemplifies ingenuity in everything we do. Our people are what drive the business forward.

We’re currently looking for a Non-Manufacturing Facilities Engineering Manager to join our team.

**This role can be based in Canton, Mississippi OR Smyrna, Franklin, Decherd, Tennessee***

Job Summary

Manages a staff of Facilities engineers, site managers technologists and contractors to Ensure Functional Optimization of Non-Manufacturing Facilities partnered with contract maintenance vendor and local Maintenance contractors - including buildings and utilities infrastructure, grounds and surfaces, janitorial, waste, recycling, and regulatory compliance for air & water quality; Address day-to-day facility requirements, deploying local and regional resources as needed including implementation of field fix and repair information; and drives standardization and strategy initiatives. Point of contact for local site leaders regarding facilities issues. Contributes to building brand value and achieving enduring profitable growth.

Job Functions

The following job function statements describe the general nature and level of work being performed. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified. The job function statements reflect expectations of the fully trained, proficient incumbent who meets all performance criteria

Provides support to non-manufacturing facilities for quality, cost, delivery, and safety related facility engineering optimization and problem resolution. Monitor and provide feedback for KPI performance, liaison between local site leadership and contractors as well as cross-functional support groups (engineering, compliance, IS/IT);

Assign and oversee local facility OPEX and short cycle CAPEX projects; negotiate and determine priority for requested projects, determine funding source (OPEX or CAPEX) elevate appropriate projects to Central Engineering group for process/protocols, implement and drive standardization in execution, meet project schedules & budgets; Manages and leads the development of annual departmental budgets and ensures adherence to the approved budgets.

Develop strategies for cost reduction and continual improvement; Develop and submit tactical & technology driven cost reduction strategies (in the areas of efficiency, optimization & energy usage) to local & organizational leadership for awareness – drive resulting projects to completion and report improvement savings; implements new department processes, systems, and tracking processes to obtain departmental KPIs.

Ensure customer satisfaction for Facilities operations performance. Provide operational status updates to local site leadership as required, collect feedback on facility related elements – janitorial, grounds, energy, waste, and compliance related functions and targets;

Ensure cross-functional alliance with Central Facilities Engineering and Environmental strategy groups to ensure alignment and standardization.

Management Accountabilities:
Has engineering and other professional subordinates including contractors. Supervises and provides leadership, coaching, guidance, training and staff development; leads employees to establish team and individual annual goals that relate to corporate KPIs and guide them in tracking these goals for each phase of a project; interviews and selects unit employees; provides timely feedback in terms of performance; recommends merit increases, transfers and promotions; counsels and disciplines employees as necessary; monitors time and attendance of subordinates. Drive the Nissan 5 Values and AOP Strategy Drive culture of respect and inclusion within and across the organization by modeling the 5 values of the New Nissan Way. Set up and sustain formal employee development structure in a PDCA type format – 1:1s, ASCEND coaching and mentoring, skill development, etc. As necessary, performs other related duties of which the above are representative.

Minimum Qualifications

The following qualification statements reflect the minimum skills and abilities required of the qualified applicant.

Job Knowledge and Skill:
Knowledge of the elements of facilities engineering and management.

Experience:
Five or more years of related professional-level Engineering experience.

Supervisory Experience:
Two or more years in an engineering role exhibiting leadership skills.

Education:
Bachelor’s degree in a related Engineering or Engineering Technology discipline.

Computer Skills:
Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office and mainframe applications.

Physical Requirements

The physical requirements described below are representative of those an employee must normally meet to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable otherwise qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions.

Travel:
Occasional day or overnight travel required.

Nissan is committed to a drug-free workplace. All employment is contingent upon successful completion of a drug screen for roles based in the United States and background screening for all positions.

All of us at Nissan – regardless of functional area or expertise – share a passion to design, manufacture, and sell high-performance vehicles. It is Nissan’s policy to provide Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of race, gender, military status, disability, or any other status protected by law. Candidates for this position must be legally authorized to work in the United States and will be required to provide proof of employment eligibility at the time of hire; Nissan uses E-Verify to validate employment eligibility.

Visa sponsorship for this position is not available at this time

NISSAN FOR EVERYONE

People are our most valuable assets, and diversity and inclusion are the key to maximizing the power of each individual member of our team. When everyone belongs, the power of NISSAN is undeniable. Our Corporate Diversity Initiative aims to improve business results by ensuring that our workplace and core businesses meet the unique needs of our employees and customer base.

Nissan is committed to creating a culture where everyone belongs and employees, customers, and partners feel respected, valued, and heard. We have over 10 Business Synergy Teams (BSTs) across the U.S. and Canada that connect employees – with shared characteristics or interests – build allies, and foster a company culture where all employees feel supported and included.

Nissan also values inclusion in all areas of our business as we strive to mirror the diversity of our customer base and the communities where we do business. We are committed to procuring innovative goods and services, retailing our products and communicating from a diverse perspective which will help us continue to offer our customers competitively designed, market-driven products.

Join us as we carry our commitment to diversity and inclusion into the future.

Canton Mississippi United States of America

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