Facilities Manager - Aerospace Manufacturing & Ops

Northwood; Torrance (CA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Northwood is seeking a Workplace Operations Manager in Torrance, CA, to own the daily operations of our manufacturing and workplace facilities. You will ensure building systems and production spaces are safe, reliable, and ready to support a growing team, while collaborating with Production, Engineering and Supply Chain to align facility work with manufacturing priorities.

You will develop scalable maintenance, space planning, and vendor-management processes, lead contractors, and help shape the

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in facilities management or operations, including responsibility for an industrial, manufacturing, or similarly complex site.
• Experience managing building maintenance, service vendors, and facility projects from planning through completion.
• Working knowledge of building systems and the ability to assess issues, set priorities, and coordinate timely solutions.
• Strong organizational and communication skills, with experience balancing urgent operational needs and longer-term improvements across teams.

Responsibilities

• Manage facility operations across production lines, the machine shop, inventory areas, and office space, resolving issues that could disrupt work.
• Own preventive maintenance and repairs for building systems, utilities, equipment infrastructure, cleaning, and grounds.
• Partner with Production and Engineering to plan facility work around manufacturing priorities and support changing equipment and space needs.
• Develop scalable processes for work orders, inspections, access, emergency response, and facility records.
• Manage contractors and service providers, including scopes of work, schedules, performance, contracts, and the facilities budget.
• Lead space planning and facility improvements that support employee growth, production capacity, and an effective workplace experience.

Skills

Facilities management

Operations

Manufacturing environment

Communication

Job description

Northwood is seeking a Workplace Operations Manager in Torrance, CA, to own the daily operations of our manufacturing and workplace facilities. You will ensure building systems and production spaces are safe, reliable, and ready to support a growing team, while collaborating with Production, Engineering and Supply Chain to align facility work with manufacturing priorities.

You will develop scalable maintenance, space planning, and vendor-management processes, lead contractors, and help shape the