Manager, Facilities

Divergent; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a transformative technology company as a Facilities Manager, where you'll lead the safe and reliable operation of manufacturing facilities. This pivotal role involves overseeing maintenance, ensuring compliance with industry standards, and driving continuous improvement initiatives. You'll coordinate preventative maintenance, manage a dedicated team, and maintain critical systems to support innovative production processes. If you're passionate about enhancing operational efficiency in a dynamic environment, this is the perfect opportunity to make a significant impact.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in a Manufacturing related Facilities/Maintenance field.
• Proficient in MS Office, JIRA, and Confluence.
• Strong negotiation and vendor management skills.

Responsibilities

• Conduct routine inspections of premises and equipment for optimal operation.
• Manage and oversee maintenance technicians and contractors.
• Administer the CMMS system and prepare budgets.

Skills

Manufacturing Facilities Management

Preventative Maintenance

Vendor Relationship Management

Mechanical Diagnostics

Time Management

Attention to Detail

Negotiation Skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree in a Related Field

Tools

MS Office Suite

JIRA

Confluence

Common Hand and Power Tools

Precision Measuring Instruments

Job description

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Divergent is a technology company that has architected, invented, built, and commercialized an end-to-end factory system called the Divergent Adaptive Production System (DAPS) that comprehensively uses machine learning to optimally engineer, additively manufacture, and flexibly assemble complex integrated vehicle structures and subsystems. Products created using DAPS are superior in performance, lower in cost, rapidly customizable to meet mission and customer-specific requirements, faster to market, and scalable on demand to high volume production. Divergent is a qualified Tier 1 supplier to global automotive OEMs, and Divergent is now expanding to support mission critical needs in the Aerospace and Defense sector. Join us to be a part of this transformative journey, where your impact will shape the future of technology and production.

Purpose

The Facilities Manager is a pivotal leadership role within our manufacturing production environment, responsible for ensuring the safe and reliable operation of facilities and facility-related equipment. Reporting directly to the Senior Director of Facilities, this position requires a hands-on approach, strong leadership capabilities, and the ability to oversee a team. The applicant will play a critical role in maintaining the organization's CMMS (Computerized Maintenance Management System), ensuring compliance with various industry standards (OSHA, State, Local, ISO14001/45001, AS9100D and IATF16949), and driving continuous facility improvement initiatives.

The Role

• Conduct routine inspections of premises and equipment to ensure optimal operation, safety, and appearance.
• Coordinate or perform preventative maintenance on facilities equipment.
• Perform basic repairs and maintenance tasks as needed to keep equipment operational.
• Oversee the installation of new equipment, ensuring proper setup and functionality.
• Manage and oversee Sr. Maintenance Technician and Facilities Technician.
• Manage and oversee contractors for professional repairs, ensuring quality service, timely response, and fair pricing through effective negotiation and vendor relationship management.
• Identify and diagnose mechanical issues, implementing corrective measures to address them promptly.
• Administration of CMMS system.
• Prepare and adhere to budgets.
• Prepare and present reports and maintain KPI’s.

Basic Qualifications

• Ability to lawfully access information and technology that is subject to US export controls
• 5 years in a Manufacturing related Facilities/Maintenance field.
• Proven maintenance experience in a Manufacturing production environment.
• Proficient in MS Office suite, JIRA, Confluence, and other online tools.
• Ability to disassemble and reassemble machines, equipment, or devices to replace defective parts or make adjustments.
• Familiarity with reading blueprints, repair manuals, or parts catalogs as necessary for maintenance tasks and creating PM’s, PdM’s, and spare parts inventories.
• Proficiency in using common hand and power tools such as hammers, hoists, saws, drills, and wrenches for maintenance and repair tasks.
• Experience with precision measuring instruments or electronic testing devices for diagnostics.
• Strong negotiation skills and vendor relationship management experience to ensure timely and cost-effective resolution of maintenance issues.
• Strong organizational and follow-up skills to manage maintenance schedules effectively.
• Attention to detail to ensure thorough inspections and repairs.
• Professional demeanor and presentation when interacting with colleagues and contractors.
• Ability to work independently while maintaining focus on tasks.
• Strong time management and organizational skills to prioritize maintenance activities effectively.
• Comfortable with a flexible work schedule, including occasional nights and weekends based on business needs or emergencies.
• Good understanding of the technical features of plumbing, carpentry, and electrical systems.
• LOTO (Lock Out Tag Out).

Preferred Qualifications

• 10 years in a Manufacturing related Facilities/Maintenance field.
• Bachelor's degree in a related field.
• Journeyman experience in a relevant trade.
• Site Physical Security.
• BOMA FMC or SMC
• ISO14001/45001, AS9100D/ISO9001 and IATF16949 accredited facility experience.