Facilities Manager

Intelligent Manufacturing Solutions; Londonderry (NH); On-site; USD 90,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

Intelligent Manufacturing Solutions is seeking a Facilities Manager to oversee day-to-day operations of our electronics manufacturing environment. You will ensure safety, reliability, and compliance of facilities, utilities, and infrastructure while supporting production goals.

Work closely with Engineering, EHS, and Manufacturing to plan product introductions, equipment readiness, and facility improvements.

Qualifications

• Strong business acumen and the ability to connect facilities decisions to production, cost, capacity, schedule, and business objectives.
• Proficiency with quoting and budgeting, including evaluating vendor quotes and developing project estimates.

Responsibilities

• Own the day-to-day facilities operation of an electronics manufacturing environment to ensure safety, reliability, and compliance.
• Partner with Engineering and Manufacturing on product integration and production expansion, ensuring readiness for new products and processes.
• Lead facility readiness for new equipment and manufacturing lines, coordinating electrical, HVAC, utilities, and structural needs.

Skills

Project management

Budgeting

Cross-functional collaboration

EHS partnership

Data-driven decisions

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Job description

Description

JOB DESCRIPTION

COMPLEXITY & PROBLEM SOLVING

Works on issues where analysis of situations or data requires conceptual thinking and an in-depth knowledge of organizational objectives. Problems may be complex and are not clearly defined, requiring tactical and strategic direction. Implements policies and selects methods, techniques, and evaluation criteria for obtaining results. Drives the strategy and success of larger projects which contribute to multiple areas of the organization. This role translates business segment strategy into functional plans and guides execution with a sense of urgency and accuracy. Participates in corporate development of methods, techniques and evaluation criteria for projects, programs, and people. Ensures budgets and schedules meet corporate requirements.

SCOPE OF MANAGEMENT & COLLABORATION

Frequently advises on moderately complex matters. Accountable for department budget which may be broad and have far reaching impact on the business segment. This role may also direct the activities of a functional area or multiple integrated departments through lower management. Acts as a lead to develop new methods and solve complex matters in collaboration with engineering and manufacturing operations. Accountable for actions that impact function or multiple department budgets.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Own the day-to-day facilities operation of an electronics manufacturing environment, ensuring the facility, utilities, infrastructure, and manufacturing support systems are safe, reliable, compliant, and capable of meeting production requirements.
• Partner with Engineering and Manufacturing on product integration, new product introductions, manufacturing scale-up, product line development, and production expansion, ensuring facility infrastructure is ready to support new products and processes.
• Lead facility readiness for new equipment and manufacturing lines, coordinating requirements for electrical power, compressed air, HVAC, cooling, ventilation, utilities, structural needs, and other facility infrastructure.
• Proactively anticipate facility requirements associated with business growth, new equipment, new products, changes in production volume, and manufacturing process changes rather than reacting after requirements emerge.
• Manage facility-related projects from concept through completion, including scope development, quoting, contractor selection, scheduling, execution, commissioning, and project closeout.
• Develop and manage project quotes and budgets, evaluating vendor proposals, comparing costs, establishing project estimates, tracking expenditures, and ensuring projects remain aligned with approved budgets.
• Demonstrate strong business acumen by understanding the financial and operational impact of facility decisions and balancing safety, reliability, capacity, timing, and cost.
• Establish, maintain, and report facilities metrics, providing leadership with visibility into facility performance, maintenance, project status, costs, utilities, safety actions, and other key operational indicators.
• Maintain working knowledge of OSHA requirements and ensure facility activities, contractors, and projects are conducted in accordance with applicable safety requirements. OSHA-30 certification is strongly preferred.
• Partner closely with EHS and the Safety Committee to identify hazards, address corrective actions, support inspections and audits, improve safety practices, and maintain a proactive safety culture.
• Collaborate with EHS experts and internal stakeholders on facility-related environmental, health, safety, emergency preparedness, and regulatory requirements.
• Support and maintain ITAR facility requirements, including appropriate physical access, contractor controls, restricted areas, escort procedures, and facility practice necessary to protect controlled information and operations while vendors / contractors are on site.
• Manage contractors, vendors, and service providers, including scope development, quoting, contract/service expectations, safety compliance, scheduling, performance, and cost management.
• Coordinate facility modifications and equipment installations with Engineering, Maintenance, Production, IT, EHS, and external contractors to ensure projects are completed safely, efficiently, and with minimal impact to manufacturing.
• Monitor facility operating expenses and identify cost-saving opportunities, including utilities, maintenance, contracted services, repairs, and infrastructure improvements.
• Drive continuous improvement in facility reliability, safety, cost efficiency, energy usage, project execution, and responsiveness to manufacturing needs.
• Communicate effectively with leadership and cross-functional teams, providing clear updates on facility performance, project progress, risks, budget status, and recommendations

REQUIREMENTS

• Strong business acumen and the ability to connect facilities decisions to production, cost, capacity, schedule, and business objectives.
• Proficiency with quoting and budgeting, including evaluating vendor quotes, developing project estimates, managing budgets, and tracking actual versus planned spending.
• Strong project management skills with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and drive them to completion.
• Experience partnering with EHS and Safety teams and actively contributing to safety initiatives. Responsible for Safety Committee activity, audits, meeting minutes and execution.
• Strong metrics and reporting capabilities with the ability to establish meaningful KPIs and use data to drive decisions.
• Highly proactive mindset—able to identify infrastructure needs and risks before they impact production.
• Strong cross-functional collaboration skills, particularly with Engineering, Manufacturing, EHS, Quality, IT, Finance, and Operations.
• Hands-on understanding of manufacturing infrastructure, including electrical, compressed air, HVAC, utilities, equipment hook-ups, ESD and FOD environments, and facility modifications as needed with manufacturing.
• ITAR facility/security experience or the ability to quickly develop proficiency with ITAR-related physical facility requirements, including holding visitors and vendors accountable to visitor requirements as needed for facilities operations.
• Ensure that the facility complies with OSHA, EPA, NFPA, and local regulations.
• Lead or support audits, inspections, and corrective actions.

EDUCATION/ EXPERIENCE

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Facilities Management, Industrial Technology, or related field (or equivalent experience). 6+ years of facilities or plant management experience in a manufacturing setting. Strong knowledge of building systems and manufacturing equipment.

Nothing in this job description restricts management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. This job description reflects management’s assignment of essential functions; it does not prescribe or restrict the tasks that may be assigned.