Manufacturing Facilities Manager – R&D & Production

Vulcan-Elements; Durham (NC); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Vulcan Elements seeks an experienced Facilities Manager to lead day-to-day operations of its R&D facility in Durham, NC, and help transition a new production site in Benson from construction to active operations. You will supervise building systems, vendors, safety programs, and space planning, ensuring 24/7 production readiness.

The role requires 5+ years in industrial facilities management, experience through construction/commissioning, and knowledge of HVAC, electrical, plumbing, and fire

Qualifications

• 5+ years of facilities management experience in an industrial or manufacturing environment.
• Experience supporting a facility through construction/commissioning into operations.
• Working knowledge of building systems: HVAC, electrical, plumbing, fire protection.
• Experience managing outside contractors and service vendors.
• Familiarity with OSHA, NFPA, and local building/fire codes.
• Comfortable operating with some ambiguity due to ongoing development.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day facility operations, including building systems, grounds, and upkeep.
• Coordinate with project team during construction/startup transitions and turnover.
• Review facility designs from operability perspective and flag concerns.
• Manage vendor/contractor relationships (HVAC, electrical, janitorial, etc.).
• Plan space, permits, inspections, and code compliance for both sites.
• Travel between R&D and Production sites as needed.

Skills

Facilities management

Vendor management

HVAC systems knowledge

Electrical & Plumbing basics

Regulatory compliance (OSHA/NFPA)

Construction/commissioning experience

Ambiguity tolerance

Job description

Vulcan Elements seeks an experienced Facilities Manager to lead day-to-day operations of its R&D facility in Durham, NC, and help transition a new production site in Benson from construction to active operations. You will supervise building systems, vendors, safety programs, and space planning, ensuring 24/7 production readiness.

The role requires 5+ years in industrial facilities management, experience through construction/commissioning, and knowledge of HVAC, electrical, plumbing, and fire