Director, Plant Operations

Your experience matters 

At Columbus Springs-East, we are committed to empowering and supporting a diverse and determined workforce who can drive quality, scalability, and significant impact across our hospitals and communities. In your role, you’ll support those that are in our facilities who are interfacing and providing care to our patients and community members. We believe that our collective efforts will shape a healthier future for the communities we serve.

What we offer 

Fundamental to providing great care is supporting and rewarding our team. In addition to your base compensation, this position also offers:  

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans, plus flexible-spending and health- savings accounts  

• Competitive paid time off and extended illness bank package for full-time employees 

• Income-protection programs, such as life, accident, critical-injury insurance, short- and long-term disability, and identity theft coverage 

• Tuition reimbursement, loan assistance, and 401(k) matching  

• Employee assistance program including mental, physical, and financial wellness 

• Professional development and growth opportunities

   

How you’ll contribute 
The Director of Plant Operations provides strategic leadership and oversight for the maintenance, safety, and overall functionality of the facility's physical environment to ensure a secure, clean, and well‑operating space for patients, employees, and visitors. This role manages and directs all aspects of plant operations, including facility maintenance, environmental services, groundskeeping, equipment repair, and dietary services. The Director coordinates and supervises maintenance and repair projects, oversees scheduling and completion of required inspections, testing, and safety drills, and ensures accurate documentation and reporting. This position also manages vendor relationships, obtains competitive project quotes, and oversees special projects as assigned. The Director is responsible for ensuring that all physical plant operations comply with applicable regulatory standards, including The Joint Commission, CMS, NFPA, and state requirements, and leads dietary operations to meet state and federal guidelines while maintaining high standards of food quality, service, and environmental safety.

Qualifications and requirements 

•    Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Facility Management, or related field from an accredited school required. 
•    Certified Health Care Facility Manager (CHRM) certification preferred. 
•    Valid Driver's License. 
•    Three years of facility management and regulatory compliance in a healthcare setting preferred. 
•    One year of behavioral health experience preferred. 
•    CPR certification is required within 30 days of employment and prior to any patient contact.
•    De-escalation certification is required within 30 days of employment and prior to any patient contact.

Essential Functions:

•    Maintains and updates disaster preparedness plans and provides ongoing staff education.
•    Ensures all tools and equipment are safely stored and secured from patient access.
•    Coordinates and delivers safety‑focused orientation and training for new hires.
•    Develops department schedules aligned with census trends and operational needs.
•    Collaborates across departments on risk‑management planning and provides timely updates and adjustments.
•    Maintains knowledge of local safety codes and ensures staff participation in monthly fire and safety drills.
•    Conducts routine safety inspections of all patient and facility areas, ensuring documentation accuracy.
•    Oversees preventative maintenance for all building systems and equipment, maintaining current records and vendor contacts.
•    Completes monthly safety inspections, reports findings to the safety committee, and prepares quarterly safety plans.
•    Manages electrical safety protocols, including lockout/tag‑out procedures, equipment inspections, and hazard identification.
•    Ensures adequate safety supplies—such as spill kits, eyewash stations, and first‑aid kits—are stocked and maintained.
•    Maintains an incident‑reporting database and provides monthly summaries for committee review.
•    Supports performance improvement efforts by monitoring departmental metrics and collaborating with other departments.
•    Provides ongoing staff education, ensures competency compliance, and leads regular departmental meetings for continuous improvement.
•    Oversees dietary operations, ensuring high‑quality food service and full compliance with state and federal regulations.
•    Always exhibit the company's core values of champion patient care, do the right thing, embrace individuality, act with kindness, and making a difference together. 
•    Other duties as assigned.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: 
Manage the work of others, including planning, assigning, scheduling and reviewing work, ensures quality standards. Responsible for hiring, terminating, training and developing, reviewing performance and administering corrective action for staff.

About Us 
Columbus Springs - East is a 72 bed hospital located in Columbus, OH, and is part of Lifepoint Health, a diversified healthcare delivery network committed to making communities healthier® with acute care, rehabilitation, and behavioral health facilities from coast to coast. From your first day to your next career milestone—your experience matters

EEOC Statement

Columbus Springs – East is committed to providing Equal Employment Opportunities for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination against any employee or applicant for employment because of color, race, sex, age, religion, national origin, disability, genetic information, gender identity, sexual orientation, veterans' status or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state or local law.