Operations and Safety Supervisor

I. JOB SUMMARYUnder the direct supervision of the Chief Executive Officer, the Operations and Safety Supervisor is responsible for coordinating and supervising the work of employees in the general maintenance and housekeeping of buildings, grounds, and equipment to ensure a clean and safe environment for children, staff, and visitors at all MCHS campuses. The Operations and Safety Supervisor is responsible for overseeing the centralized food service program, external catering, management of central supply, and management of all campus safety. II. DUTIES & ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONSOperationsSupervise maintenance and food service personnel by orienting, training, assigning, scheduling, coaching, counseling, disciplining, communicating job expectations, and ensuring employees are adhering to policies and procedures.Manage the day-to-day operations of food service, and central supply and purchasing and coordinate with other departments to ensure food and supply orders are fulfilled. Monitor building and grounds to assess short-term and long-term improvements needed to maintain the aesthetics and safety of the campus, administrative buildings, and cottages.Meet maintenance and housekeeping operational standards by contributing information to strategic plans and capital improvement plans.Participates in planning and monitoring of the financial budget and helps forecast costs associated with maintenance related expenditures, food, labor, and centralized purchasing costs. Serve as the primary liaison with contractors and oversee contractual work for repairs and alterations to ensure satisfactory completion and compliance with appropriate regulations and codes.Demonstrate commitment to the social sector with a passion for MCHS’s mission and vision.Risk Management & SafetyMaintain a safe and healthy work environment by following standard procedures and complying with legal codes and government regulations and complying with licensing requirements.Ensure that the cottages are a clean and safe living environment for the children, and that the cottages comply with all licensing and environmental standards and regulations. Maintain health, safety, and sanitation standards in accordance with MDE requirements.Follow and adhere to DCWL building compliance.Conduct monthly environmental inspections.Create and maintain safety manuals for staff.Responsible for emergency response procedures and oversight, including maintaining central record of all fire drill logs for all residential cottages.Work closely with CEO on risk management/safety audits and inspections.Coordinate with law enforcement.Complete camera reviews across campuses.Maintain list of lock combinations for cottages – monthly.Responsible for maintaining fleet of agency vehicles, including but not limited to completing regular vehicle safety checks.III. BASIC COMPETENCIESEducation and Experience:Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university and at least two (2) years’ experience in maintenance, food service and/or purchasing. Master’s degree from an accredited college or university preferred. Must have a minimum of 1-year previous, professional experience as a supervisor.A valid driver’s license and driving record that is acceptable and meets requirements of the agency’s insurance carrier.Must meet the State’s Moral Character standard.Skills and Abilities Needed:Perform physically active work requiring frequent standing, reaching, walking, bending, shoveling, pulling, pushing, climbing and lifting in order to perform various cleaning and set-up tasks. Push/pull weight of up to 150 pounds and lift weight of up to 75 pounds.Has an understanding of proper and safe use of cleaning equipment, chemicals, and products.Adhere to all applicable safety and health policies and procedures. Possess good interpersonal, communication and organizational skills.Proficient in MS Word, Excel, Access and PowerPoint.Efficient in using email as a means to communicate to external and internal bodies.Exceptional organizational skills and the ability to manage time and multiple priorities.Be collaborative and flexible, with a strong service mentality.Dependable and reliable.Must be willing to work in an environment where children with behavioral issues reside.Work flexible hours, when needed, which may include some evenings and weekends.