Job Summary

Purpose of the Role: Manage end-to-end Integrated Facilities Management (IFM) operations for one or more manufacturing plants/campuses, ensuring protected, compliant, efficient, and cost-effective facility operations while delivering high service standards and business continuity.

Key Responsibilities

- Manage day-to-day IFM operations including Housekeeping, Canteen/Food Services, Transport, Utilities, Security, Horticulture/Garden Maintenance, Pest Control, Waste & Scrap Management, Office Administration, and Soft & Hard FM services.
- Ensure statutory compliance related to EHS, Fire & Life Safety, Labor Laws, Factory Act, Electrical Safety, and other applicable regulations.
- Oversee utility operations including Electrical, HVAC, DG, Water Systems, STP/WTP, Compressed Air, Fire Protection Systems, ensuring high uptime and operational reliability.
- Lead vendor management, contract governance, SLA/KPI monitoring, audits, and continuous service improvements.
- Drive cost optimization, energy conservation, material management, inventory control, and productivity improvement initiatives.
- Manage budgets, operating expenses, and support capital projects related to facilities and infrastructure.
- Lead and develop in-house teams and outsourced service partners, ensuring high performance, discipline, and safety culture.
- Build strong relationships with internal stakeholders, resolve escalations promptly, and ensure high customer satisfaction.
- Support sustainability initiatives,



workplace enhancements, and digitalization of facility operations.
- Prepare MIS reports, dashboards, and operational reviews for leadership.

Qualifications

- Bachelor s Degree in Engineering (Mechanical/Electrical/ Electronics ). MBA/PGDM is desirable.
- 10-15 years of experience in Integrated Facilities Management, preferably in manufacturing, industrial, or large corporate environments.
- Experience managing single or multiple plant/campus operations with exposure to hard and soft services.
- Strong knowledge of statutory compliance, utilities, vendor management, budgeting, and facility governance.
- Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams, manage contractors, and drive operational excellence.
- Strong communication, stakeholder management, problem-solving, and leadership skills.
- Preferred Competencies: Operational excellence, customer focus, vendor governance, people management, cost optimization, analytical thinking, decision-making, and continuous improvement.

Key Skills

- Integrated Facilities Management
- Vendor Management
- EHS Compliance
- Electrical Safety
- HVAC
- Budgeting
- Energy Conservation
- Stakeholder Management
- Data Analytics

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📌 Senior Manager (Chennai)
🏢 Schneider Electric
📍 Chennai