Head of Facilities & Multi-Site Operations

States Manufacturing Corporation; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Forgent Power in Columbus, OH is seeking a Director of Facilities to lead strategy, operations, and continuous improvement across all company facilities, ensuring safe and efficient environments while supporting employees and business objectives.

This role oversees multi-site operations, vendor management, maintenance programs, workplace services, and infrastructure, with travel to company locations as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent
• 8+ years of facilities management experience
• 3+ years of leadership experience managing facilities teams and/or multi-site operations
• Experience overseeing vendor relationships and facility service contracts
• Strong budget management and project management capabilities
• Demonstrated success implementing preventive maintenance programs and operational processes
• Excellent communication, problem-solving, and organizational skills
• Ability to travel periodically to company locations

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute a comprehensive facilities strategy aligned with company growth plans.
• Lead the day-to-day operations of all company facilities, ensuring safe, efficient, and well-maintained work environments.
• Establish facility standards, processes, and preventive maintenance programs across all locations.
• Create scalable systems and procedures that support future facility expansion.
• Develop and manage annual facilities operating budgets and capital improvement plans.
• Oversee facility operations across current and future locations.
• Partner with business leaders to assess operational facility needs as the company grows.
• Lead the planning, setup, and operational readiness of new facilities.
• Coordinate facility transitions, expansions, renovations, and infrastructure improvements.
• Negotiate service agreements and monitor vendor performance against established standards.
• Drive continuous improvement in workplace services and employee experience.
• Oversee building systems including HVAC, electrical, plumbing, life safety, and general facility infrastructure.
• Implement preventive and predictive maintenance programs to optimize uptime and minimize facility-related disruptions.
• Ensure timely resolution of facility issues while maintaining high service levels.

Skills

Facilities leadership

Budget management

Vendor management

Preventive maintenance

Project management

Operations management

Communication

Team leadership

Strategic planning

Cost control

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Forgent Power in Columbus, OH is seeking a Director of Facilities to lead strategy, operations, and continuous improvement across all company facilities, ensuring safe and efficient environments while supporting employees and business objectives.

This role oversees multi-site operations, vendor management, maintenance programs, workplace services, and infrastructure, with travel to company locations as needed.