Facilities Supervisor

As a global pioneer in oil-free centrifugal chiller technology with an expanding portfolio of thermal management solutions, Smardt is dedicated to delivering high-efficiency and energy-saving systems for industries, real estate developments, health care and educational centers worldwide. We operate manufacturing facilities in the US, Canada, Germany, China, and Australia, with a team of over 900 employees. With a focus on reliability, performance, and environmental stewardship, Smardt continues to redefine industry standards through advanced engineering and a commitment to a more sustainable future.

The Facilities Supervisor is responsible for overseeing all aspects of facility operations, maintenance, and readiness for the PA manufacturing site. This role ensures the physical work environment meets operational requirements, safety standards, and supports employee welfare through effective facility management and vendor coordination during the critical startup phase and ongoing operations. This role requires a highly adaptable and hands-on leader capable of supporting both facility operations and maintenance activities in a fast-paced startup manufacturing environment.

• Establish and manage the initial war room for PA site operations coordination
• Support all facility buildout activities including space planning, furniture procurement, and equipment installation
• Coordinate technology infrastructure setup (IT, telecommunications, security systems)
• Ensure facility is production-ready according to manufacturing timeline requirements

• Design and implement cafeteria facilities, including vendor selection and service management
• Establish locker rooms, break areas, and employee welfare facilities meeting manufacturing workforce needs
• Manage hygiene facilities, first aid stations, and employee comfort amenities
• Coordinate employee shuttle services, parking management, and access control systems

• Supervise daily facility operations including cleaning, maintenance, grounds keeping, and waste management
• Manage facility service contracts and vendor relationships (janitorial, security, catering, maintenance)
• Oversee building management systems (HVAC, electrical, plumbing, fire protection)
• Ensure adequate inventory of facility supplies, consumables, and maintenance materials
• Coordinate mail services, reception areas, and visitor management protocols

• Support startup, commissioning, troubleshooting, and ongoing maintenance of manufacturing equipment and plant infrastructure systems
• Coordinate and participate in preventative and corrective maintenance activities for production support equipment, compressed air systems, HVAC, cranes/hoists, and facility utilities
• Assist in developing maintenance schedules, standard operating procedures, and equipment service documentation
• Maintain maintenance records and support implementation of computerized maintenance management systems (CMMS)
• Respond to urgent equipment and facility issues to minimize operational downtime during startup and ramp-up phases
• Perform basic mechanical and electrical troubleshooting in coordination with production, engineering, and external service providers
• Support spare parts inventory management and critical equipment readiness
• Participate in root cause investigations and continuous improvement initiatives related to equipment reliability and plant uptime
• Partner with manufacturing and engineering teams to support facility modifications, equipment installations, and layout changes as production evolves
• Promote and maintain 5S standards, equipment housekeeping, and safe maintenance practices…