Facilities Manager

Socket.dev; Salt Lake City (UT); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Socket.dev is seeking a Facilities Manager to oversee maintenance operations for a manufacturing site in Utah. You will lead a diverse team, drive preventive maintenance, and ensure safety and regulatory compliance across the facility. Strong collaboration with operations is essential to meet production goals.

The role requires supervising technicians and coordinating with contractors, with responsibility for utilities, budgeting, and reporting on facility performance to leadership.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in mechanical, electrical, or manufacturing engineering with 5–7 years' experience.
• Prior supervisory experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Knowledge of facility equipment and preventive maintenance practices.

Responsibilities

• Direct and lead a team of maintenance technicians, electricians, and support staff.
• Enforce safety policies and conduct regular safety audits.
• Manage facility utilities (power, water, HVAC) and preventive maintenance scheduling.
• Oversee budgeting, cost control, and expenditure reporting.
• Coordinate with external vendors/contractors for maintenance services.
• Document maintenance activities and report to Facilities Director.

Skills

Maintenance leadership

Safety compliance

Team supervision

Budget optimization

Education

Associate Degree in mechanical/electrical/manufacturing engineering

Tools

Microsoft Windows

Job description

Description

SUMMARY

Responsible for overseeing the maintenance, safety, and functionality of all physical aspects of the plant. This role involves managing a team of facilities maintenance professionals, ensuring compliance with safety regulations, and implementing cost-effective strategies to optimize facility operations. The Facilities Manager plays a crucial role in maintaining a smooth and efficient manufacturing process to meet production goals and quality standards.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Maintenance Leadership: Direct and lead a team of maintenance technicians, electricians, and other facility support staff. Develop and implement preventive maintenance programs for equipment, machinery, and facility infrastructure. Coordinate and schedule routine inspections, repairs, and upgrades to ensure optimal functionality. Manage parts inventory to support maintenance activities.


• Safety Compliance: Enforce and promote a strong safety culture within the facility. Ensure compliance with occupational health and safety regulations. Conduct regular safety audits and implement corrective actions as needed. Oversee wastewater management and ensure adherence to environmental regulations.


• Utilities and Infrastructure: Manage the facility's utilities, including power, water, and HVAC systems. Implement energy-efficient practices to reduce operational costs. Monitor and address any issues related to the physical infrastructure of the facility. Schedule and oversee facilities maintenance tasks, including PM scheduling.


• Budget Management: Manage facilities budget, ensuring cost-effectiveness and adherence to financial targets. Identify opportunities for cost savings and process improvements.


• Vendor and Contractor Management: Coordinate with external vendors and contractors for specialized maintenance and repair services. Evaluate contractor performance and ensure adherence to quality and safety standards.


• Documentation and Reporting: Maintain accurate records of maintenance activities, equipment performance, and safety initiatives. Generate regular reports on facility performance and present findings to Facilities Director.

Food Safety

Responsible and required to notify management about actual or potential food safety issues; and empowered to act to resolve food safety issues within their scope of work. If this position is vacant for any significant period of time the obligation for completion of all food safety and quality related tasks will become the responsibility of the direct manager or a qualified designee.

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education:

Associate Degree in mechanical, electrical, or manufacturing engineering disciplines or a combination of education and experience with a minimum of 5 to 7 years' experience. Must have advanced understanding of facilities equipment and machines in a manufacturing environment. Prior supervisory experience and extensive expertise of knowledge in the specified area required.

Skills/ Knowledge:

Supports and creates effective teams, units, and work environments. Directly supervises a team of maintenance employees and carries out responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and procedures. Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems. Moderate to high degree of skill as well as some job experience and training in specific activities of building, and plant maintenance.

Computer Skills:

The ability to work effectively in a Microsoft Windows environment (Word, Excel, Outlook, and internal software programs).

Physical Demands:

The Physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to sit and use hands to finger, handle and feel objects, tools, and controls. The employee is frequently required to stand, walk, bend, and reach with hands and arms.


• The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

Requirements

Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of hire. The Company does not provide visa sponsorship now or in the future.

Relocation assistance is not available for this position.