Manufacturing
Efficient and effective facility services are essential for the manufacturing industry, as they ensure smooth operations and drive optimal productivity, resilience, and overall results.
Facility services that support continuous production for manufacturers.
In the manufacturing sector, reliable facilities and services are crucial for maintaining smooth operations and consistent productivity. IFM provides services tailored to the unique needs of manufacturing environments.
We emphasize operational efficiency, strict safety standards, and meticulous hygiene practices to ensure that manufacturing facilities are well-maintained and compliant with industry-specific requirements, contributing to the optimal functioning of production processes.
Explore our Facilities Management (FM) and Single-Service solutions below.
Manufacturing Facilities Management
Our mission’s BEST strategy and ethos focus on five key areas identified by industry leaders in facilities management: Experiences, Productivity, Practices, Resilience, and Outcomes.
We recognize the significance of the work your colleagues do in manufacturing facilities. That’s why our goal is to help you create clean, safe, and stable environments for them. By providing the best workplace experiences, we aim to support you in fostering a loyal and dedicated workforce.
In manufacturing facilities, downtime can pose significant hazards and costs for you and your team. Our experts and technology are dedicated to helping you optimize productivity across all areas of your business, ensuring the safety of your colleagues and the efficient operation of your assets.
Our safety-first approach, rooted in our Code of Conduct, QHSE policies, and adherence to HACCP cleaning techniques, shapes the way we operate. By prioritizing the safety of your colleagues, communities, customers, and the environment, we establish best practices that promote empathetic, secure, and impactful workplace cultures within your organization.
Your assets are crucial to your business's operational efficiency, helping to reduce costs and deliver high-quality products that enhance customer retention. Our services combine a strategic mix of reactive and planned preventative maintenance to extend the longevity and durability of your facility.
We are committed to embodying your mission and supporting you in achieving it. Our teams, technology, and practices work together every day to assist your colleagues, customers, and products, helping you uphold quality and safety to achieve optimal outcomes.
Our cleaning services are essential for maintaining a hygienic and safe manufacturing environment. We provide regular sanitation of production areas, offices, and common spaces to ensure compliance with health and safety standards, ultimately enhancing the overall well-being and productivity of your workforce.
Our facilities management approach integrates all these services to streamline operations and ensure that every aspect of the manufacturing environment is effectively managed. This includes energy management, waste reduction, and ongoing improvement initiatives aimed at achieving sustainability objectives.
We address the varied needs of manufacturing staff, offering nutritious meals that boost energy and morale, as well as catering for corporate events and meetings. Our services are designed to provide convenience, enhance the workplace, and deliver exceptional experiences.
Hard Services involve the maintenance of essential infrastructure such as HVAC systems, electrical systems, and machinery, helping manufacturers prevent costly downtime. Regular maintenance, timely repairs, and upgrades are vital for ensuring that production lines operate smoothly and efficiently.
Pest control in manufacturing is crucial for safeguarding product integrity and ensuring employee health. Our pest management strategies are designed to prevent infestations that could lead to contamination, product loss, and potential regulatory challenges. Our team has extensive experience across all manufacturing sectors.
Our security services—featuring access control, surveillance, and emergency response planning—are specifically designed to protect manufacturing sites from unauthorized access, theft, and damage, ensuring a secure environment for employees and valuable assets.
Solutions to address manufacturing challenges
IFM is dedicated to enhancing people and places by providing facilities services that achieve optimal outcomes.
Collaborating with you to achieve your Net Zero and ESG objectives.
Our Sustainability Management System aligns your operations with your long-term objectives and carbon reduction policy. We assist you in contributing to the circular economy by minimizing landfill waste and collaborate with you to achieve all your environmental goals.
Whether you’re looking to decarbonize your building, install solar panels, or set up a biomass boiler, we are here to support your sustainability goals. From major initiatives like decarbonizing your heating system to finer details such as installing LED lighting and motion-controlled sensors, we align every aspect with a greener strategy.
- Implementing eco-friendly practices, such as waste reduction and recycling in manufacturing facilities, minimizes environmental impact.
- Optimising energy consumption through intelligent building management and energy-efficient technologies to help reduce carbon footprints and meet energy conservation targets.
- Enhancing workforce well-being and local community engagement, focusing on diversity, inclusion, and supporting community initiatives, fulfilling social ESG objectives.
Frequently Asked Questions for Manufacturing
Certainly. We conduct energy audits, recommend energy-saving technologies, optimize resource usage, and identify cost-effective solutions to lower energy consumption while preserving productivity.
We employ waste reduction strategies, separate and recycle materials, adhere to environmental regulations, and promote sustainable practices to minimize the environmental impact of manufacturing operations.
The benefits of Waste and Recycling Management (Compliance with Environmental Standards) include adherence to regulations, reduced environmental impact, improved corporate responsibility, and decreased waste management costs.
Essential services include equipment maintenance, facility management, safety protocols, waste management, security, and the creation of a safe, functional environment for efficient manufacturing operations.
Facilities management ensures cleanliness, organization, and efficient space utilization, supporting lean manufacturing principles, improving workflow, and fostering a more productive environment.
Absolutely. We have case studies that showcase improved equipment reliability, enhanced safety measures, streamlined operations, and cost savings achieved through effective facilities management initiatives in manufacturing settings. Please reach out to us—we'd be happy to share them with you.
We establish preventive maintenance schedules, carry out regular inspections, provide timely repairs, and leverage advanced technologies to ensure optimal equipment performance and reduce downtime.
We follow rigorous safety protocols, perform safety audits, provide staff training, install safety equipment, and maintain compliance with industry regulations to create a secure working environment.
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and outcomes and we look forward to connecting with you and your team.
Responsibility and opportunity for change
Our approach to service aligns with our customers’s ESG goals and commitments.
Environmental
We are dedicated to environmental stewardship, prioritizing sustainable practices and minimizing our ecological footprint worldwide.
Social
We cultivate a socially responsible environment by prioritizing community engagement, employee well-being, and ethical practices across all our global operations.
Governance
We maintain strong governance, ensuring transparency, accountability, and ethical integrity throughout our global operations.