Facilities Manager

Ducommun Incorporated; Joplin (MO); On-site; USD 85,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Ducommun Incorporated in Joplin, MO is seeking a Facilities Manager to lead maintenance and facility operations for aerospace/industrial manufacturing. You will optimize workflows, lead RCA, manage preventive maintenance, and drive safety/compliance initiatives across HVAC, utilities, and building systems.

The role requires a strong process-engineering background, 5–8 years in facility management or related engineering, and the ability to supervise a diverse maintenance team.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant engineering or facilities field is required.
• 5–8 years of experience in facility management, maintenance leadership or process/ops engineering.
• Certifications in facility or maintenance management are a plus (CFM/CMRP/FMP).
• Project management experience is advantageous (PMP).

Responsibilities

• Optimize workflows, maintenance, and facility layout using process engineering methods (Lean, Six Sigma).
• Lead root cause analysis and implement corrective actions for recurring issues.
• Oversee HVAC, utilities, mechanical, electrical, and building systems.
• Develop and manage preventive, predictive, and reliability-centered maintenance programs.
• Ensure regulatory and safety compliance (OSHA, EPA, local codes).
• Direct and mentor maintenance technicians, planners and engineers.
• Plan budgets, track KPIs (MTTR, MTBF, cost per asset) and manage capital projects.
• Coordinate cross-functional teams and external contractors to deliver projects on time.
• Protect and manage CUI information and ITAR/EAR/CMMC data as required.

Skills

CMMS

TPM/RCM

Reliability

Regulatory compliance

Analytical

Leadership

Cross-functional

Process optimization

Safety

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Process Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Facilities Management or related discipline

Advanced degree or certifications in facility or maintenance management (CFM/CMRP/FMP) preferred

PMP certification preferred (project management)

Tools

CFM tools

Job description

Facilities Manager

The FacilitiesManager will be responsible for ensuring the efficient operation, safety,compliance and continuous improvement of company facilities. This roleleverages a strong background in process engineering to enhance operationalworkflows, ensure equipment reliability, and lead the maintenance and facilityteams. The Facilities Manager will oversee preventive maintenance strategies,manage budgets, support capital projects, and ensure that the facility meetsoperational, regulatory and safety standards.

Who are we?

Founded in 1849, Ducommun is the oldest company in California. Starting as a hardware supply store during the California Gold Rush and eventually assisted in the birth of the aerospace industry in Southern California by providing aircraft aluminum to early aerospace pioneers like Lindbergh, Douglas and Lockheed.

Today Ducommun is a global provider of innovative manufacturing solutions for customers in the aerospace, defense and industrial markets. We specialize in electronic and structural systems, producing complex products and components for commercial aircraft platforms, mission-critical military and space programs, and sophisticated industrial applications.

Our Facility in Joplin, MO manufactures state-of-the-art wiring harnesses for Aerospace and Defense as well as Industrial and Medical Industries.

Job Summary

• Utilize process engineering methodologies (e.g., Lean, Six Sigma) to optimize workflow, facility layout, maintenance workflows and equipment uptime.
• Lead root cause analysis (RCA) for recurring issues and implement corrective actions.
• Manage overall facility operations including HVAC, utilities, mechanical systems, electrical infrastructure and building assets.
• Develop, implement and oversee preventive, predictive and reliability-centered maintenance programs to reduce downtime and increase facility readiness.
• Ensure facility readiness for production, logistics or business operations; maintain compliance with building codes, environmental regulations and life-safety requirements.
• Direct, supervise and mentor maintenance technicians, planners and engineers.
• Assign tasks, monitor performance and conduct evaluations of the maintenance team.
• Develop the team’s technical capabilities through coaching and training programs.
• Establish and track key performance indicators such as Mean Time to Repair (MTTR), Mean Time Between Failures (MTBF) and maintenance cost per asset.
• Foster a culture of ownership, safety and continuous improvement within the maintenance department.
• Develop, update and maintain standard operating procedures (SOPs) for maintenance and facility operations.
• Ensure compliance with OSHA, EPA and all applicable local, state and federal regulations.
• Lead safety inspections, risk assessments and incident investigations within the facility and maintenance operations.
• Promote a proactive safety culture focused on prevention, training and continuous improvement.
• Develop and oversee facility and maintenance budgets including labor, materials, utilities and capital expenditures.
• Manage spare parts inventory levels, vendor relationships and service contracts.
• Perform cost-benefit analyses for facility improvement projects or maintenance strategies.
• Plan and manage facility upgrades, renovations and equipment installations.
• Coordinate cross-functional teams (engineering, production, operations) and external contractors to deliver projects on time, within scope and budget.
• Responsible for protecting and maintaining all Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) appropriately to prevent unauthorized access, dissemination, or use of this information, documentation, or products; including authorized and proper use of such information in regard to marking, storing, transmitting, and destruction of data.
• Support all visitors and security policies to protect ITAR/EAR/CMMC/CUI information, documents, products, etc. from unauthorized access by informing management immediately of any concerns.
• Responsible for the proper handling and management of hazardous waste generated in employee’s work area.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Regular and acceptable attendance is an essential function of this job.

Required Skills and Qualifications

• Proficiency in maintenance planning tools (CMMS, TPM, RCM).
• Strong understanding of reliability engineering principles.
• Knowledge of regulatory and safety compliance requirements and building/facility systems.
• Strong analytical skills with a focus on process optimization and problem-solving.
• Strong leadership, communication and team-building abilities.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities, meet deadlines and work cross-functionally.

Required Experience and Education

• Bachelor’s degree in Process Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Facilities Management or related discipline required.
• Minimum of 5 to 8 years of experience in facility management, maintenance leadership or process/operations engineering.
• Advanced degree or certifications in facility or maintenance management preferred (e.g., CFM, CMRP, FMP).
• Project management experience preferred (PMP certification is a plus).
• Proven track record of supervising maintenance personnel in an industrial, manufacturing or logistics environment preferred.

Licenses, Certifications, etc.

• Certified Facility Manager preferred (CFM)
• OSHA 30 Certification preferred

Equal Opportunity EmployerVeterans/Disabled

1505 Maiden Lane
Joplin, Missouri, 64801
United States