Director, Plant Operations

Mountain Youth Academy, located in the beautiful Appalachian Mountains, is centrally located near Johnson City, TN, Boone, NC, and Abingdon, VA. We are searching for a Director of Plant Operations for our 120-bed residential treatment facility. The position is responsible for overseeing all daily operations of the plant, ensuring that maintenance, quality, safety, and workforce development goals are consistently met. This role provides strategic leadership and direction to drive operational excellence, efficiency, and continuous improvement across all plant functions.

Our facility is committed to Service Excellence!

Service excellence is a part of all we do at Facility. Our standards include:

• Treat everyone as a guest by making a good first impression, anticipating needs and displaying service recovery skills.
• Demonstrate professionalism and excellence by looking professional, being accountable for actions and delivering excellence in our everyday work.
• Practice teamwork by participating in decision making and process improvement, communicating effectively and focusing on the problem/issue, not the person.

Operations include:

• Operational Leadership
• Lead, manage, and coordinate all plant operations, including production, maintenance, engineering, and quality assurance.
• Ensure production schedules are met with optimal efficiency and within budget
• Oversee Public Utilities
• Security Systems
• Housekeeping
• Dietary
• Grounds Maintenance
• Landscaping
• Snow removal
• Managing Capital Projects
• Meeting and Exceeding the Following Standards
• OSHA
• Contractual
• Corporate

• Strategic Planning
• Develop and execute long-term strategies for operational growth and efficiency.
• Collaborate with executive leadership on business planning, capital projects, and resource allocation.

• People Management
• Build and develop a high-performing operations team.
• Provide leadership, coaching, and performance feedback to plant managers and department heads.
• Promote a culture of accountability, teamwork, and continuous improvement.

• Safety & Compliance
• Ensure compliance with environmental, health, and safety regulations (OSHA, EPA, etc.).
• Implement and maintain a robust safety program to minimize incidents and create a culture of safety.

• Quality Assurance
  • Oversee the implementation of quality systems to ensure products meet or exceed customer expectations.

Benefit Highlights:

* Challenging and rewarding work environment

* Competitive Compensation & Generous Paid Time Off

* Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plans

* 401(K) with company match and discounted stock plan

* SoFi Student Loan Refinancing Program

* Career development opportunities within UHS and its 300+ Subsidiaries! * More information is available on our Benefits Guest Website: benefits.uhsguest.com

Education: Bachelor's degree in Facilities Management or related field preferred.

Experience: A minimum of six (6) years related experience with at least two years of management experience, prefer healthcare. Must have experience with reading blueprints and understanding Life Safety Codes, accreditation and other regulatory Standards and OSHA Regulations. Experience in a behavioral health facility highly preferred.

Licensure: Must have a valid driver's license.

Additional Requirements: HVAC Certification preferred. Proficient in Microsoft Office Word, Excel, and Outlook. Must possess strong verbal and written communication skills, Excellent time management and organization skills.

Pay:

Compensation package commensurate with selected candidate's background and professional experience.

Benefit Highlights

* Challenging and rewarding work environment

* Competitive Compensation & Generous Paid Time Off

* Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plans

* 401(K) with company match and discounted stock plan

* SoFi Student Loan Refinancing Program

* Career development opportunities within UHS and its 300+ Subsidiaries! * More information is available on our Benefits Guest Website: benefits.uhsguest.com

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