Top Facility Management New Year Resolutions for EHS Directors & Operations Leaders
As the new year begins, expectations for facility management are higher than ever. EHS directors, operations managers, and facility leaders are under pressure to strengthen safety, maximize uptime, ensure compliance, and deliver meaningful cost savings.
Below are the top resolutions to elevate operations, reduce expenses, and boost efficiency across your facilities.
1. Reduce Unplanned Downtime with Proactive Maintenance
Shift from reactive responses to scheduled cleaning and preventive maintenance.
Implement quarterly pit cleaning, sludge management, and equipment audits.
SIS supports preventive programs designed to protect uptime and extend asset life.
2. Strengthen EHS Compliance & Documentation
Update SDS, EPA, RCRA, DOT, and manifest procedures.
Improve labeling accuracy and waste segregation practices.
SIS provides profiling, labeling, manifesting, and compliant transportation services.
3. Boost Sustainability & Reduce Waste
Increase recycling recovery and reduce landfill contributions.
Optimize universal waste, oil, coolant, sludge, and e-waste streams.
SIS offers carbon tracking, diversion metrics, and recycling optimization support.
4. Improve Operating Efficiency Across Facility Systems
Evaluate airflow, filtration, and robotic cleaning requirements.
Assess washers, conveyors, pits, and stacks for efficiency losses.
SIS helps enhance FTQ, airflow balance, and contamination control.
5. Reduce Operating Costs Strategically
Lower waste disposal costs through proper material segregation.
Cut shutdown expenses with preventive cleaning programs.
SIS customers routinely save 20–40% annually in sludge and waste management fees.
6. Enhance Safety Culture & Reduce Risk
Conduct hazard assessments and confined space evaluations.
Strengthen PPE compliance and spill response preparedness.
SIS provides OSHA-trained technicians and maintains a proven 0.6 EMR safety record.
7. Build Stronger Supplier Partnerships
Select partners who deliver measurable performance—not just transactions.
SIS acts as an extension of your facility team, aligned to your KPIs.
8. Plan Shutdowns Early
Identify deep-cleaning needs for booths, conveyors, washers, pits, and more.
Secure trained multi-crew teams ahead of time to avoid scheduling gaps.
SIS executes shutdown cleaning with precision and reliability.
9. Integrate Technology & Data into Facility Decisions
Leverage waste reporting, operational audits, and trend data to guide improvements.
SIS delivers actionable insights and sustainability metrics for better decision-making.
10. Start the Year with a Clean, Reset Facility
Reset pits, paint shops, floors, conveyors, wastewater rooms, and mechanical rooms for optimal performance.
Final Thought
2026 is the year for smarter, safer, more efficient operations.
Superior Innovative Solutions (SIS) is the trusted partner for facility maintenance, waste management, compliance, and sustainability.