We are seeking an experienced Facilities Manager to oversee the maintenance, operation, safety, and overall performance of a manufacturing facility. This position is responsible for ensuring the plant's infrastructure, building systems, utilities, and grounds are maintained to support safe, efficient, and uninterrupted manufacturing operations. The ideal candidate will have strong technical knowledge, leadership capabilities, and experience managing facility improvements, preventive maintenance programs, and outside contractors in an industrial environment.
Key Responsibilities
- Oversee daily facility operations, including building maintenance, utilities, HVAC, electrical, plumbing, compressed air, and other critical infrastructure systems.
- Develop and manage preventive and predictive maintenance programs to maximize facility reliability and minimize unplanned downtime.
- Lead and coordinate facility maintenance personnel, contractors, and outside service providers to ensure timely and cost-effective completion of work.
- Manage facility-related capital improvement projects, equipment installations, building modifications, and infrastructure upgrades.
- Ensure compliance with OSHA, EPA, fire safety, environmental regulations, and applicable building codes.
- Develop and manage the facilities operating budget, including maintenance expenses, utilities, vendor contracts, and capital expenditures.
- Identify and implement opportunities to improve energy efficiency, reduce operating costs, and enhance facility performance.
- Maintain and improve facility infrastructure, including roofing, lighting, HVAC, electrical distribution, fire protection, and security systems.
- Coordinate with manufacturing, engineering, maintenance, and EHS teams to support production requirements and minimize operational disruptions.
- Manage facility inspections, safety audits, emergency preparedness, and corrective action plans.
- Oversee vendor selection, contractor performance, service agreements, and compliance with plant safety requirements.
- Establish and monitor key performance indicators related to facility uptime, maintenance costs, energy consumption, and project execution.
Qualifications & Experience
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Facilities Management, Industrial Technology, or a related field preferred; equivalent industrial experience considered.
- 5+ years of facilities management, plant engineering, or industrial maintenance experience within a manufacturing environment.
- Experience managing building systems, industrial utilities, facility infrastructure, and preventive maintenance programs.
- Strong working knowledge of HVAC, electrical, mechanical, plumbing, and compressed air systems.
- Experience managing capital projects, budgets, contractors, and facility improvement initiatives.
- Knowledge of OSHA, EPA, NFPA, and applicable environmental and safety requirements.
- Experience with computerized maintenance management systems (CMMS) preferred.
- Strong leadership, communication, troubleshooting, and project management skills.
- Ability to prioritize multiple projects and respond effectively to urgent facility-related issues.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience in automotive, high-volume manufacturing, or other complex industrial environments.
- Familiarity with lean manufacturing, continuous improvement, and energy management initiatives.
- Experience supporting facility expansions, equipment relocations, and infrastructure modernization projects.
- Knowledge of industrial automation infrastructure, backup power systems, and facility reliability practices.