Director of Facilities

Supermicro® is a Top Tier provider of advanced server, storage, and networking solutions for Data Center, Cloud Computing, Enterprise IT, Hadoop/ Big Data, Hyperscale, HPC and IoT/Embedded customers worldwide. We are the #5 fastest growing company among the Silicon Valley Top 50 technology firms. Our unprecedented global expansion has provided us with the opportunity to offer a large number of new positions to the technology community. We seek talented, passionate, and committed engineers, technologists, and business leaders to join us.

Super Micro Computer, Inc. is looking for a seasoned Director of Facilities to manage the daily activities required to support office/manufacturing operations and support buildings. The ideal candidate will focus on providing site support to all facets of the site facilities’ requirements relating to building and equipment repair, preventive maintenance, inspections, and various site activities as requested.

• Coordinate repair/routine maintenance on facilities and equipment including but not limited to plumbing, electrical, HVAC, air compressors, Waste treatment, janitorial activity, and tasks relating to the interior and exterior conditions and appearance of the buildings.
• Responsible for planning, budgeting, and scheduling facilities modifications.  This includes cost estimates, bid sheets, layouts, and contracts for construction.
• Manage facilities and equipment maintenance staff and ensure continuous service.
• Participates in the selection of contractors and sub-contractors, vendor negotiation of service agreements and day-today monitoring of vendor performance to assure full compliance with standards established within the service agreement.
• Coordinate all departmental safety activity, including training, assuring that all environmental and safety requirements are attained.
• Leads injury and near-miss accidents investigations to minimize recurrence and to prepare accident reports. Coordinates accident investigations and criminal act investigations occurring on company property   
• Responsible for exhibiting professional behavior with both internal and external business associates that reflects positively on the company and is consistent with the company’s policies and practices.
• Carry out routine maintenance and inspection of fire protection system.
• Tracking and assigning facilities work orders until closure.

• Bachelor’s degree in related fields required.
• 10 years plus facilities management experience as well as a technical background in facilities management and manufacturing maintenance.
• Strong working knowledge of safety and environmental regulations.
• Must have extensive experience managing contractors and sub-contractors.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to handle multiple projects and make decisions.
• Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office including Excel, PowerPoint and Word.
• Outstanding problem-solving skills and ability to creatively develop and implement approved maintenance solutions to improve equipment performance.
• Knowledge and experience to support the day to day operation as well as the multitude of projects that are performed throughout the year.
• In-depth knowledge in construction and its regulation is preferred.
• Speaking and understanding Mandarin a plus.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job:

• Standing, walking, sitting, talking/listening, crouching or crawling, reaching with hands and arms
• Lift, carry, push and pull in excess of 25 pounds
• Occasionally required to stoop, kneel, climb and balance

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job:

• Office, lab or warehouse environment setting shared with other staff members.
• Wet humid conditions, extreme heat or cold (weather), outdoor weather conditions.

Supermicro is an Equal Opportunity Employer and embraces diversity in our employee population. It is the policy of Supermicro to provide equal opportunity to all qualified applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status or special disabled veteran, marital status, pregnancy, genetic information, or any other legally protected status.