Facility Manager

Lighthouse Hiring; Lebanon (IN); On-site; USD 70,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Lighthouse Hiring seeks an experienced Facilities Manager to oversee maintenance, safety, and overall performance of our manufacturing facility in the United States. You will be responsible for plant infrastructure, building systems, utilities, and site services to ensure reliable operations that support production.

The role requires managing facility-related projects, external contractors, preventive maintenance programs, and compliance with health, safety, and environmental regulations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Facilities Management, Construction Management, or related field.
• Minimum 5 years in facilities, infrastructure, or building maintenance in manufacturing.
• Strong knowledge of building systems, utilities, safety standards, and contractor management.
• Experience managing budgets and capital projects.
• Excellent organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversee maintenance and operation of building infrastructure and facility systems.
• Manage utilities including HVAC, electrical distribution, water, and safety systems.
• Develop preventive maintenance programs.
• Coordinate and supervise external service providers and contractors.
• Lead facility improvement, renovation, and expansion projects.
• Ensure compliance with safety, environmental, and building regulations.
• Manage facility-related budgets and control operating costs.
• Support emergency preparedness and business continuity.
• Maintain high standards of workplace safety and cleanliness.
• Perform other tasks as required.

Skills

Project management

Budget management

Safety compliance

Vendor management

Bilingual (English/Spanish)

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field

Job description

Position: Facility Manager

Department: Maintenance

Hiring Manager: Plant Manager

Reports to: Maintenance Manager

Pay Class: Salary

Location: US

SCOPE OF THE POSITION

We are seeking an experienced Facilities Manager to oversee the maintenance, safety, and overall performance of our manufacturing facility. This role is responsible for ensuring that the plant infrastructure, building systems, utilities, and site services operate efficiently and reliably to support business operations.

The Facilities Manager will manage facility-related projects, external contractors, preventive maintenance programs, and compliance with applicable health, safety, and environmental regulations.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Oversee the maintenance and operation of building infrastructure and facility systems.
• Manage utilities including HVAC, electrical distribution, water, compressed air, fire protection systems and security.
• Develop and implement preventive maintenance programs for facility assets.
• Coordinate and supervise external service providers and contractors.
• Lead facility improvement, renovation, and expansion projects.
• Ensure compliance with all applicable safety, environmental, and building regulations.
• Manage facility-related budgets and control operating costs.
• Support emergency preparedness and business continuity initiatives.
• Maintain high standards of workplace safety, cleanliness, and operational efficiency.
• Perform other tasks or jobs as required.

THE CANDIDATE

• Ability to work full-time, onsite.
• Must be bi-lingual in English and Spanish, with English as the primary language
• Must be a self-starter and able to drive results and manage multiple projects simultaneously.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Facilities Management, Construction Management, or a related field preferred.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in facilities, infrastructure, or building maintenance management within a manufacturing environment.
• Strong knowledge of building systems, utilities, safety standards, and contractor management.
• Experience managing budgets and capital projects.
• Excellent organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in food manufacturing or regulated production environments.
• Knowledge of OSHA requirements and facility safety programs.
• Project management experience.

WHAT WE OFFER

• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Professional growth opportunities.
• Collaborative and dynamic work environment.
• Opportunity to play a key role in supporting a growing manufacturing operation.