Facilities Operations Manager

Layup Parts; Huntington Beach (CA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Disability insurance

Life insurance

Equity option grants

401k plan

Unlimited PTO and Holidays

Job summary

Layup Parts in Huntington Beach, CA builds manufacturing tech for aerospace, defense, and robotics. We’re seeking a facilities pro who thrives on variety, keeps a space clean, organized, and ready for visitors every day, and leads front-of-house operations with a focus on reliability and efficiency.

You will own vendor relationships, manage budgets, drive continuous improvement, and coordinate on-site logistics.

Qualifications

• 3+ years in workplace or facilities services in a larger environment (100 to 200 employees; 100,000+ sq ft facilities).
• Excellent customer service and communication skills.
• Strong time management and multitasking with a natural sense of urgency.
• A sharp eye for detail and the ability to catch issues early so nothing falls through the cracks.
• Highly organized with a talent for building processes and managing multiple priorities.
• Proactive problem solver who can assess a situation, find the solution, and bring in the right resources.
• Experience managing vendors, maintenance programs, and facility operating budgets.

Responsibilities

• Manage all facilities vendors and contracts; ensure high standards through routine walkthroughs.
• Define scopes of work, write RFQs, and award facilities contracts with support from the team.
• Own day-to-day operations of the facility; keep it clean, organized, and visitor-ready.
• Serve as first point of contact for facilities tickets and repair requests; resolve issues.
• Lead security and reception at the front of house; create welcoming visitor experiences.
• Support space planning as the team grows and coordinate on-site logistics.
• Oversee furniture projects from planning through delivery and setup.
• Drive continuous improvement to boost facility reliability and reduce costs.
• Build response plans and contingency procedures for critical building utilities.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Time management

Multitasking

Attention to detail

Organization

Vendor management

Budget management

Job description

At Layup Parts, we're developing the technology that will build the future.

We're a manufacturing technology company replacing months of lead time with days, using proprietary software, automation, and advanced manufacturing systems built for speed. Our customers are inventing what's next, in aerospace, defense, robotics, and beyond. To keep up with them, manufacturing has to change. That's what we're building.

We’re looking for a true do-it-all facilities pro who takes real pride in running a space that looks sharp and runs flawlessly, every single day. You thrive on variety, love tackling new challenges, and get energized by never having the same day twice.

What You'll Do

• Manage all facilities vendors, including janitorial, security, beverage, pantry, office supply, waste management, and utility providers. You’ll hold every partner to a high standard through routine walkthroughs of the facility.
• Define scopes of work, write RFQs, and award facilities contracts, with support from our Construction/Facilities Manager and Procurement team.
• Own the day-to-day operations of the facility, making sure it’s clean, organized, fully stocked, and ready for visitors at all times.
• Serve as the first point of contact for facilities tickets, issues, and repair requests. When something breaks, you’re the one who makes it right.
• Lead security and reception at the front of house, creating a welcoming and organized experience for every visitor.
• Support space planning efforts as our team grows.
• Own furniture projects from start to finish, from planning through delivery and setup.
• Coordinate on-site logistics like machine and equipment deliveries and installs, keeping disruption to operations at a minimum.
• Drive continuous improvement by finding ways to boost facility reliability, reduce costs, and build processes that scale with the company.
• Build response plans, service relationships, and contingency procedures for critical building utilities so production stays up and running.

What We're Looking For

• Be awesome! Be the kind of person you want to work with!
• 3+ years of experience in workplace or facilities services in a larger environment (100 to 200 employees; 100,000+ sq ft facilities)
• Excellent customer service and communication skills
• Strong time management and multitasking skills, with a natural sense of urgency. You enjoy juggling many different tasks in a single day.
• A sharp eye for detail and the ability to catch issues early so nothing falls through the cracks
• Highly organized, with a talent for building processes, maintaining standards, and managing multiple priorities
• A proactive problem solver who can assess a situation, find the solution, and bring in the right resources to get it done
• Experience managing vendors, maintenance programs, and facility operating budgets

Bonus Points

• Familiarity with security best practices for ITAR-regulated facilities
• Experience implementing facility management or preventive maintenance systems
• Experience developing annual operating budgets and long-term maintenance forecasts

Good to Know

• This position may require occasional weekend or off-hours work.

$110,000 - $140,000 a year

Compensation & Benefits

Final compensation is based on your experience, skills, and what you bring to the table.

• Full Benefits Package: Medical, dental, and vision coverage, short- and long-term disability insurance, company-paid life insurance
• Equity Option Grants
• 401k plan
• Paid Time Off: Unlimited PTO + 9 Federal Holidays

Equal Opportunity

Layup is an equal-opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will be treated with respect and receive equal consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, uniform service, Veteran status, age, or any other protected characteristic per federal, state, or local law, including those with a criminal history, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws, including the CA Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance.

ITAR Requirements

To conform to U.S. Government export regulations, applicant must be a (i) U.S. citizen or national, (ii) U.S. lawful, permanent resident (aka green card holder), (iii) Refugee under 8 U.S.C. § 1157, or (iv) Asylee under 8 U.S.C. § 1158, or be eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State.

Notice to Staffing Agencies & Search Firms

Layup Parts does not accept unsolicited resumes or candidate profiles from staffing agencies, search firms, or third-party recruiters. Please do not forward resumes to our hiring managers, Talent Acquisition team, or any other Layup employee. Layup is not responsible for, and will not pay, any placement fees related to unsolicited resumes or candidates submitted without a signed agreement and prior written authorization from Layup's Talent Acquisition team. Any resume or candidate information submitted outside of this process will be considered the property of Layup Parts.