Facility Manager

Ashton North LLC; Coon Rapids (IA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

The Facility Manager in Coon Rapids, IA leads daily operations of a small 20-person facility, overseeing site technicians and ensuring peak efficiency with safety and compliance.

The role requires strong organizational and leadership skills, with experience supervising industrial teams, and a commitment to maintaining high safety standards. High school diploma required; technical degree a plus.

Qualifications

• 3+ years in a technical operations role with 1–2 years in supervision.
• Proven experience managing teams in an industrial environment.
• Strong organizational and communication skills for multitasking and prioritization.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with physically demanding tasks.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and mentor a team of site technicians, setting performance expectations.
• Coordinate daily work schedules and coverage to ensure uptime.
• Conduct regular check-ins, performance reviews, and on-the-job training.
• Oversee monitoring and maintenance of performance and uptime.
• Develop and enforce preventive maintenance schedules and inspections.
• Manage end-to-end day-to-day operations of the facility.
• Monitor environmental conditions and direct corrective actions.
• Maintain operational logs and incident reports.
• Enforce OSHA policies, PPE usage, and electrical safety protocols.
• Ensure compliance with local, state, and federal regulations.
• Conduct regular safety walkthroughs and address hazards.

Skills

Leadership

Multitasking

Communication

Safety compliance

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Technical degree (Associate/Bachelor) in engineering/CS/ME

Job description

Job Title: Facility Manager

Location: Coon Rapids, Iowa

Salary: $65K-100K plus bonus

Job Summary of the Facility Manager: The Facility Manager will lead the daily operations of this small 20-person facility. This is a hands-on leadership role responsible for overseeing a team of site technicians and ensuring the facility operates at peak efficiency with the highest standards of safety and compliance. The ideal candidate will have strong organizational skills and leadership presence to manage people, processes, and external partners effectively.

Job Duties & Responsibilities of the Facility Manager:

• Supervise and mentor a team of site technicians, setting clear performance expectations and fostering a culture of accountability and continuous improvement.
• Coordinate daily work schedules, task assignments, and coverage to ensure consistent operational uptime.
• Conduct regular team check-ins, performance reviews, and on-the-job training to build technical capability across the team.
• Oversee monitoring and maintenance of all performance and uptime across the facility.
• Develop and enforce preventive maintenance schedules, including building and container filter changes, miner cleaning, and system inspections.
• Manage end-to-end day-to-day operations of the facility.
• Monitor environmental conditions (temperature, humidity, dust) and direct corrective actions to protect equipment longevity.
• Maintain accurate operational logs, incident reports, and performance records.
• Enforce all site safety policies and ensure the team adheres to OSHA guidelines, PPE requirements, and electrical safety protocols.
• Maintain compliance with applicable local, state, and federal regulations governing facility operations.
• Conduct regular safety walkthroughs, identify hazards, and implement corrective measures proactively.
• Serve as the on-site point of contact for inspections, audits, and regulatory inquiries.

Education & Experience Requirements of the Facility Manager:

• 3+ years of experience in a technical operations role, with at least 1–2 years in a supervisory or lead capacity.
• Proven experience managing teams in an industrial environment.
• Strong organizational and communication skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and handle physically demanding tasks.
• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Associate’s or bachelor’s degree in a technical field (e.g., electrical engineering, computer science, or mechanical engineering) is a plus.