Senior Facilities Maintenance Manager

Honeywell Aerospace; Torrance (CA); On-site; USD 157,000 - 197,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Disability coverage

401(k) match

Employee assistance program

Parental leave

Paid time off

Job summary

Honeywell Aerospace in Torrance, CA is seeking a Senior Facilities Maintenance Manager responsible for overseeing maintenance and operations of our critical facilities. You will lead the facilities team, drive PM programs, and ensure safety, reliability, and cost efficiency across buildings and production equipment.

This role requires 8+ years in project management and facilities, strong leadership, and experience with budgets, contracts, and CapEx.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in project management and facilities experience.
• Comfortable reading and understanding blueprints and drawings.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and general computer software.
• Demonstrated knowledge of construction, engineering, and architecture principles.
• Ability to budget, schedule, negotiate, and control costs.
• High degree of familiarity with contract and subcontract documents, terms, and conditions.
• Strong leadership and management skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead a facilities team and own specific aspects of delivery of facilities project management.
• Design and execute scheduled Preventive Maintenance (PM) programs to maximize the lifespan of building assets and production equipment.
• Fully implement an effective TPM program (under the guidance of the Site Leader and Aero Facilities Director).
• Manage budgets, purchase orders and invoices and create excellent working relationships with all key vendors (with support from the site Finance leader).
• Coordinate project activities to minimize impact to facility and manufacturing operations. Where impacts are unavoidable (power shutdowns, etc.), closely coordinate timing with site leadership to minimize business impact.
• Provide regular updates, including schedule and budget to project stakeholders
• Escalate issues to Site Leader and Aero Facilities Director.
• Ensure work is done in compliance with all relevant building and safety codes.
• Identify, manage (mentor junior levels and peers) aspects of project risks to maintain approved budgets and schedules and systemically apply principles of value engineering to reduce costs.
• Identify and drive process improvements to decrease project cycle time and scrap generation from poor equipment performance (in coordination with site engineering, facilities, and maintenance).
• Review project execution readiness during each annual capital cycle.
• Identify project bundling and program opportunities to maximize efficiency and minimize costs.
• Integrate energy efficiency and sustainability into projects whenever possible (and coordinate CapEx requests with Aero Facilities Director for Facilities Critical, WPM and Sustainability).
• Own municipal relationships to expedite permit approvals.
• Reduce vendor cost associated with Profession & Procured Services, Repair & Maintenance, and Energy/Utilities.
• Reduce CapEx costs with optimization of project management.
• Reduce operating expenses with incentives and management of space, rentals, and leases. Reduce waste disposal and cost and increase recyclables for a site, net cash benefit.

Skills

Facilities management

Project management

Budgeting

Reading blueprints

Microsoft Office

Construction knowledge

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

As a Senior Facilities Maintenance Manager here at Honeywell Aerospace, you will hold a key role accountable for overseeing and managing the maintenance and operational aspects of our organization's physical facilities. This position is essential in ensuring that facilities are well-maintained, safe, and fully functional.

In this role, you will have an impact on the overall success of the business. Your guidance to the facilities team will foster a safe and productive work environment, enhancing employee satisfaction and productivity. Your expertise in facilities management will play a crucial role in maintaining our facilities to the highest standards, ultimately contributing to the overall success of the business.

Honeywell Aerospace’s Maintenance, Facilities function provides leadership and governance for maintenance programs at Torrance, CA site. You will be a site leadership team member for all aspects of facilities (facilities management, production equipment, test, etc.) and will use facilities project management (PM) skills to improve efficiency and reduce unplanned downtime and operating costs. You will utilize your knowledge of PM of CapEx to improve the quality, speed, productivity cost of project execution.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Lead a facilities team and own specific aspects of delivery of facilities project Management

• Design and execute scheduled Preventive Maintenance (PM) programs to maximize the lifespan of building assets and production equipment

• Fully implement an effective TPM program (under the guidance of the Site Leader and Aero Facilities Director).

• Manage budgets, purchase orders and invoices and create excellent working relationships with all key vendors (with support from the site Finance leader).

• Coordinate project activities to minimize impact to facility and manufacturing operations. Where impacts are unavoidable (power shutdowns, etc.), closely coordinate timing with site leadership to minimize business impact.

• Provide regular updates, including schedule and budget to project stakeholders

• Escalate issues to Site Leader and Aero Facilities Director.

• Ensure work is done in compliance with all relevant building and safety codes.

• Identify, manage (mentor junior levels and peers) aspects of project risks to maintain approved budgets and schedules and systemically apply principles of value engineering to reduce costs.

• Identify and drive process improvements to decrease project cycle time and scrap generation from poor equipment performance (in coordination with site engineering, facilities, and maintenance).

• Review project execution readiness during each annual capital cycle.

• Identify project bundling and program opportunities to maximize efficiency and minimize costs.

• Integrate energy efficiency and sustainability into projects whenever possible (and coordinate CapEx requests with Aero Facilities Director for Facilities Critical, WPM and Sustainability).

• Own municipal relationships to expedite permit approvals.

• Reduce vendor cost associated with Profession & Procured Services, Repair & Maintenance, and Energy/Utilities.

• Reduce CapEx costs with optimization of project management.

• Reduce operating expenses with incentives and management of space, rentals, and leases. Reduce waste disposal and cost and increase recyclables for a site, net cash benefit.

Due to compliance with U.S. export control laws and regulations, candidate must be a U.S. person, which is defined as, a U.S. citizen, a U.S. permanent resident, or have protected status in the U.S. under asylum or refugee status.

YOU MUST HAVE

• 8+ years of experience in project management and facilities experience

• Comfortable reading and understanding blueprints and drawings.

• Proficient in Microsoft Office and general computer software.

• Demonstrated knowledge of construction, engineering, and architecture principles.

• Ability to budget, schedule, negotiate, and control costs.

• High degree of familiarity with contract and subcontract documents, terms, and conditions.

• Strong leadership and management skills.

WE VALUE

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience.

• Ability to communicate with diverse stakeholders

• Business and finance acumen and a customer-centric approach

• Adept use of decision-making authority to prioritize resources and project objectives

• Experience implementing a strong management operating system

• Ability to understand customer requirements and translate into solutions

• Knowledge of business process analysis practices, principles, and tools

The annual base salary range for this position is $157,000 to $197,000. Please note that this salary information serves as a general guideline. Honeywell Aerospace considers various factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to the scope and responsibilities of the position, the candidate's work experience, education and training, key skills, as well as market and business considerations.

BENEFITS

Beyond a performance-driven salary, you'll work alongside dedicated experts on technology that's advancing aviation. As a Honeywell Aerospace employee, you're eligible for a comprehensive benefits package that includes:

• Employer-subsidized medical, dental, vision and life insurance

• Short-term and long-term disability coverage

• 401(k) match, flexible spending accounts and health savings accounts

• Employee assistance program and educational assistance

• Parental leave and 12 paid holidays

• Paid time off for vacation, personal and sick time

Explore your benefits: https://honeywellaerospacebenefits.com/

POSTING TIMELINE

The application period for the job is estimated to be 40 days from the job posting date; however, this may be shortened or extended depending on business needs and the availability of qualified candidates.

ABOUT US

Join a company that's reintroducing itself to the aviation community we've helped advance for more than a century. At Honeywell Aerospace (NASDAQ: HONA), we're launching as an independent, publicly traded aerospace and defense company built on a legacy of operational excellence and mission-focused execution.

Our new brand identity pairs that heritage with real momentum, as we build technology that helps pilots navigate with confidence, aircraft operate more efficiently, and operators stay ahead of change. With our systems on board 90% of the world's aircraft, your work here has reach that's rare to find anywhere else.

Focusing on our customers, investing in innovation, and building a culture of accountability and performance is how we're shaping what comes next.

Every horizon. Every mission. Every day.

Honeywell Aerospace products and services are found on aircraft across commercial aviation, defense and space — from engines and cockpit electronics to cabin systems, mechanical components and connectivity solutions. Our technology helps operators fly more safely, reduce fuel consumption, improve on-time performance and deliver a better experience for the people on board.

As aviation continues to evolve, we're also developing systems to support autonomous and supersonic platforms, bringing the same focus on safety and efficiency to the next era of flight. With approximately 36,000 employees worldwide and net sales of $17.4B in 2025, Honeywell Aerospace is one of the largest dedicated aerospace companies in the world.

Explore our businesses: https://www.honeywellaerospace.com

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