Plant Operations Director
Job Description
A hospital in Middlebury, VT is seeking a mid-level Plant Operations Director to oversee the physical operations and facilities management of the organization. This is an on-site role requiring regular in-person presence at the facility. Partial relocation assistance is available for qualified candidates.
The role. The Plant Operations Director is responsible for the leadership and administration of all facilities and plant operations functions, including maintenance systems, regulatory compliance, and safety management. This individual will drive business strategy implementation, cost controls, and productivity enhancements while navigating a complex, compliance-driven healthcare environment. The position requires strong team leadership and the ability to prioritize competing operational demands.
What we're looking for.
- 5 years of Facilities Leadership experience required
- Basic HVAC, electrical, plumbing, boilers, hazardous material, and safety management experience required
- Thorough understanding of healthcare facility regulations and compliance
- Excellent communication and team-building skills with an ability to prioritize and multi-task
- Demonstrated knowledge, experience, and comfort with business strategy implementation, cost controls, productivity enhancement, and operating in a politically sensitive environment
- Preferred: Healthcare facility experience
- Preferred: CHFM certification — American Hospital Association Certified Healthcare Facility Manager
- Preferred: College education in maintenance, or technical education in a building trade with State licensure
Compensation. $106,000 - $160,000 per year
Meet Your Recruiter
Brent McKenzie
Franchise Partner (Southwest FL)
Brent McKenzie’s career in hospitality began at his family’s resort, where he learned the business from the ground up. From there, he moved into restaurants, starting as a dishwasher and working through every role a restaurant has to offer. Over 25 years, that hands-on experience grew into more than a decade of management, including opening several new businesses of varying sizes. He capped off his hospitality career running restaurant operations at a large luxury convention hotel. Along the way, he developed a sharp eye for talent: the ability to recognize who’s ready to perform on day one, and who has the potential to grow into something bigger.
When COVID reshaped the hospitality industry in 2020, Brent brought those same instincts into healthcare recruiting. Six years in, he’s built a reputation for taking the time to understand what each client actually needs, not just the job description, but the team dynamics, the culture, and the kind of person who’ll thrive there. For candidates, he’s the kind of recruiter who listens first. He wants to know where you’re trying to go in your career, what you’re looking for in your next role, and what would make a move worth making. That way, when he brings an opportunity to the table, it’s one worth considering.
Brent is dedicated to seeing every search through. His attention to detail, persistence, and genuine interest in the people on both sides of the hire are what his clients and candidates come back for.