Facilities Manager: 24/7 Industrial Ops & Safety Lead

Ferrous Processing and Trading Company; United States; On-site; USD 75,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Ferrous Processing & Trading (FPT) is seeking a Facilities Manager in Sterling Heights, MI to lead plant operations in an industrial setting, supervise UAW crane operators and skilled trades, and act as the primary liaison between plant management, customers, vendors, and contractors.

The role requires hands-on work, night and weekend availability, and strong record-keeping, communication, and problem-solving skills; experience operating mobile equipment is preferred.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED is required.
• Must be able to read, write, and perform basic math.
• Experience operating mobile equipment preferred.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to maintain accurate records.
• Ability to follow oral and written communication.
• Must have basic troubleshooting skills.
• Proficient in using Microsoft Office.

Responsibilities

• Supervise UAW crane operators and skilled trades personnel while supporting daily operations.
• Serve as the primary liaison between plant management, customers, vendors, and contractors.
• Oversee equipment maintenance, repairs, inspections, and preventive maintenance programs.
• Manage parts inventory, procurement, purchasing, forecasting, and vendor administration.
• Coordinate rail, trucking, material handling, and commodity shipment logistics.
• Track production, contract performance, operational metrics, and required reporting.
• Lead safety programs, conduct daily safety talks, and manage safety equipment needs.
• Prepare emergency work orders, breakdown investigations, executive summaries, and purchase requests.
• Direct facility improvement projects, oversee workforce timekeeping/PTO approvals, and provide 24/7 operational support.

Skills

Reading & writing

Basic math

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Record keeping

Troubleshooting

Mobile equipment operation

Education

High school diploma/GED

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Ferrous Processing & Trading (FPT) is seeking a Facilities Manager in Sterling Heights, MI to lead plant operations in an industrial setting, supervise UAW crane operators and skilled trades, and act as the primary liaison between plant management, customers, vendors, and contractors.

The role requires hands-on work, night and weekend availability, and strong record-keeping, communication, and problem-solving skills; experience operating mobile equipment is preferred.