Facility Operations Manager | Lead Tech Team & Uptime

KLA Industries, Inc.; Coon Rapids (IA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

KLA Industries in Coon Rapids, IA is seeking a hands-on Facility Manager to lead the daily operations of our small 20-person site. You will supervise technicians and ensure peak efficiency with the highest safety and compliance standards.

The role requires strong organizational and leadership skills to manage people, processes, and external partners in an industrial setting. A high school diploma is required; an associate or bachelor’s in a technical field is a plus.

Qualifications

• 3+ years in a technical operations role with at least 1–2 years in a supervisory capacity.
• Experience managing industrial teams.
• Strong organizational and communication skills with ability to multitask.
• Willingness to work in a fast-paced, physically demanding environment.
• Technical degree is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and mentor a team of site technicians, setting performance expectations.
• Coordinate daily work schedules and coverage to maintain uptime.
• Conduct regular performance reviews and on-the-job training.
• Oversee monitoring and maintenance to ensure peak uptime.
• Develop preventive maintenance schedules for building, filters, miner cleaning, and inspections.
• Manage day-to-day facility operations.
• Monitor environmental conditions and take corrective action.
• Maintain accurate logs and incident reports.
• Enforce OSHA safety policies and PPE standards.
• Ensure compliance with local, state, and federal regulations.
• Perform regular safety walkthroughs and address hazards.
• Serve as on-site point of contact for inspections and audits.

Skills

Leadership

Team management

Operations management

Safety compliance

Communication

Scheduling

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Associate’s or Bachelor's degree in a technical field

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 theFacility 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.