Hands-On Facility Operations Leader

Job Juncture; Coon Rapids (IA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Job Juncture seeks a Facility Manager to lead the daily operations of a small 20-person site in Iowa. This hands-on leadership role will supervise technicians and ensure peak efficiency with strong safety and regulatory compliance.

The ideal candidate will demonstrate excellent organization, communication, and ability to manage people, processes, and external partners in a fast-paced industrial environment.

Qualifications

• 3+ years 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Leadership

Supervisory experience

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Safety compliance

OSHA compliance

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Technical degree (assoc/bachelor) a plus

Job description

Job Juncture seeks a Facility Manager to lead the daily operations of a small 20-person site in Iowa. This hands-on leadership role will supervise technicians and ensure peak efficiency with strong safety and regulatory compliance.

The ideal candidate will demonstrate excellent organization, communication, and ability to manage people, processes, and external partners in a fast-paced industrial environment.