Facilities Manager

RECARO Aircraft Seating; Fort Worth (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading aviation company is looking for a Facilities Manager to oversee building maintenance and ensure compliance with regulations. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor’s degree in a related field or equivalent experience, with strong skills in project management and Lean/Six Sigma. Responsibilities include managing facility upkeep, coordinating with vendors, and ensuring that all maintenance requirements are met. This full-time position is located in Fort Worth, Texas, offering an opportunity to lead facility operations in a growing company.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field with 5 years of experience; or 10 years of related experience.
• Experience in project management is preferred.
• Lean/Six Sigma experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversees the coordination of building space allocation and layout.
• Develops and implements programs that reduce costs and increase productivity.
• Identifies current and future maintenance requirements.
• Plans budget and schedules facility modifications.
• Provides oversight to all vendors and contractors for building services.
• Manages and meets the budget for the Facilities department.

Skills

Project Management

Lean/Six Sigma

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a related field

10 years of related experience

Job description

Facilities Manager

Position Summary: Manages all activities related to building and equipment maintenance, outside grounds upkeep, and ensures Recaro facility meets operating needs. Prepares and implements long‑term facility expansion to support business growth.

Key Responsibilities:

• Oversees the coordination of building space allocation and layout, communication services, and facility expansion.
• Develop and implement innovative programs, processes, and procedures that reduce short and long‑term operating costs and increase productivity by working closely with the Facility Management team.
• Identifies current and future maintenance requirements.
• Plans budget and schedules facility modifications, including cost estimates.
• Provides direct oversight to all vendors and contractors providing building services to Recaro to ensure the building meets all production requirements and building codes.
• Leads vendor/contractor for building security surveillance to ensure surveillance equipment operates effectively.
• Leads vendor/contractor for fire protection equipment to ensure fire protection systems are regularly tested and meet fire protection code and requirements.
• Leads all maintenance and service vendors/contractors for cleaning, plumbing, electrical, and heating, ventilation & air conditioning (HVAC) maintenance and service to ensure the building operates effectively.
• Creates and executes preventative maintenance plans for all building equipment, company vehicles, and other equipment.
• Ensures company vehicles and equipment are maintained and operate to standards and requirements.
• Ensures compliance with all relevant internal and legal regulations (especially industry specific).
• Leads facility staff for all inside maintenance work.
• Partners with the Safety Program Manager on safety and environmental topics, including managing outside vendor safety concerns and waste disposal.
• Manages and meets the budget for the Facilities department.
• Handles all personnel issues and performance evaluations of direct reports, including performance management, identifying training needs, capacity building, and succession planning.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field with 5 years of experience; or 10 years of related experience.
• Project Management (PMP) preferred.
• Lean/Six Sigma experience preferred.

Seniority level

• Mid‑Senior level

Employment type

• Full‑time

Job function

• Management and Manufacturing

Industries

• Aviation and Aerospace Component Manufacturing