Facility Director: Safety, Operations & Maintenance

SHR Talent; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

SHR Talent is partnering with a manufacturing client in Nashville, TN to recruit a Facility Director who will lead day-to-day operations, maintenance, safety, and overall performance of a manufacturing facility.

This leadership role oversees facility management, plant operations, building maintenance, preventive maintenance, capital projects, and vendor management while collaborating with executives to drive productivity and cost control.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Facilities Management, Engineering, Manufacturing, Operations Management, or related field preferred.
• 7+ years of progressive facility management experience in manufacturing/industrial environments.
• Demonstrated leadership managing facility, maintenance, engineering, or operations teams.
• Strong knowledge of facility management, maintenance, and plant infrastructure.
• Experience managing budgets, contractors, vendors, and major facility projects.
• Knowledge of OSHA, EPA, EHS, environmental compliance, safety regulations, and building codes.
• Continuous Improvement (CI) and Lean Methodology experience.
• Experience developing and monitoring maintenance KPIs and operating budgets.
• Strong project management, organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent leadership and cross-departmental collaboration abilities.

Responsibilities

• Lead overall facility operations and management of a manufacturing site, ensuring safe, efficient, and reliable operations.
• Oversee facility maintenance, building systems, equipment, utilities, grounds, and infrastructure.
• Develop and manage preventative/predictive maintenance programs to maximize reliability and minimize downtime.
• Lead facility improvement initiatives, repairs, and capital projects from planning to completion.
• Manage facility operating budgets, maintenance expenses, capital expenditures, and vendor costs.
• Establish and monitor facility performance metrics, maintenance KPIs, and reliability targets.
• Partner with operations and leadership to support production goals and continuous improvement.
• Ensure OSHA, EPA, EHS compliance, building codes, fire and life safety standards.
• Lead safety culture initiatives; ensure policy adherence by employees and contractors.
• Manage relationships with contractors, suppliers, and service providers; negotiate contracts.

Skills

Leadership

Facility management

Regulatory compliance

Continuous Improvement

Lean Methodology

Project management

Vendor management

Budget management

Safety culture

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Facilities Management/Engineering/Operations

Tools

CMMS platforms

Microsoft Office

Job description

SHR Talent is partnering with a manufacturing client in Nashville, TN to recruit a Facility Director who will lead day-to-day operations, maintenance, safety, and overall performance of a manufacturing facility.

This leadership role oversees facility management, plant operations, building maintenance, preventive maintenance, capital projects, and vendor management while collaborating with executives to drive productivity and cost control.