Senior Facilities Manager

Industrial Electric Mfg. (IEM); Fremont (CA); On-site; USD 170,000 - 185,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading manufacturing company is seeking a Senior Facilities Manager to oversee a large facility. The role involves managing properties, ensuring compliance, and maintaining vendor relationships. Candidates should have extensive facilities management experience and strong analytical skills. This is a full-time position with a competitive salary range.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of facilities management experience required.
• Experience in manufacturing and project management.
• Strong vendor management and negotiation skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage properties ensuring cleanliness and organization.
• Plan and coordinate major maintenance activities.
• Ensure compliance with regulations and manage audits.

Skills

Communication

Problem Solving

Organizational Skills

Analytical Skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in a related field

Tools

HVAC

Electrical Systems

Plumbing

Job description

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Industrial Electric Mfg. (IEM) provided pay range

This range is provided by Industrial Electric Mfg. (IEM). Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Base pay range

$170,000.00/yr - $185,000.00/yr

IEM is the largest independent full-line manufacturer of electrical distribution and control systems in North America. The Company has developed one of the most sophisticated electrical product manufacturing systems in the world and has cultivated partnerships with leading component suppliers resulting in optimal solutions to customer problems.

Purpose Of Position

The Senior Facilities Manager will oversee and manage 200K+ sq. ft. of custom designed and curated signature space of manufacturing, office, warehouse and other business environments ensuring all building related infrastructure and support services function well, remain cost effective, and are scalable.

Essential Functions

1. Manage Properties
   • Manage properties within an area (i.e., Bay Area) with pride ensuring function, cleanliness, and organization.
   • Ensure all sites are consistent with the standards developed and implement policies to ensure we are compliant and scaling accordingly.
   • Implementation of SOP, MOP & EOP.
   • Plan, select, propose, and implement equipment and systems upgrades and potential replacements to ensure efficiency and cost control.
   • Coordinate system repairs and monitor system performance.
   • Ensure properly functioning facility infrastructure, including: HVAC, electrical, plumbing and other systems supporting manufacturing.
   • Set priorities for the site improvement projects and activities.
   • Plan and coordinate major maintenance activities, including scheduled site shutdowns.
   • Responsible for effective 24/7 uninterrupted support of facilities operational activities.
2. Professional Service / Customer Service / Business Partnerships
   • Work with management to achieve maximum utilization of assigned facilities space.
   • Create and maintain vendor relationships to support business needs.
   • Interact, where appropriate, with landlord to manage facility related obligations.
3. Audit / Compliance / Documentation
   • Execute equipment audits and record taking policies.
   • Maintain facilities compliance with local, county, state, and federal regulations.
   • Clearly communicate project timelines and hold teams accountable for on-time, on-budget delivery.
4. Travel And Licensing
   • While most materials are delivered to job sites, the role may occasionally require travel to obtain parts or transport equipment to off-site facilities.
   • Must possess and maintain a valid driver’s license, current auto insurance, and access to a reliable vehicle.
   • On-call availability for emergency response during non-standard hours is required.
5. Physical Demands
   • Activity Levels: This position requires the ability to sit (approximately 30% of the time) and walk/stand (approximately 70% of the time).
   • Lifting: Must be able to regularly lift and/or move items weighing up to 50 pounds.
   • Mobility: Frequent bending, twisting, and general physical labor are required. May need to climb ladders and perform tasks that require balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, or crawling.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field of work.
• 8+ years of broad facilities management experience in manufacturing, office and warehouse environments.
• 7+ years supervisory experience in Facilities including both people and project management as well as departmental budgetary responsibilities.
• Experience working with appropriate governmental agencies for permitting and approval of complex projects.
• Experience working in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience providing efficient, timely, reliable and courteous service to customers.
• Ability to solve problems involving several options in situations using analytical and quantitative skills.
• Ability to respond effectively to sensitive issues.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong organizational and analytical skills.
• Proven ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Prior vendor management and negotiation skills.
• Hands-on troubleshooting and repair experience.
• Strong facility-related (e.g., mechanical, electrical, plumbing, HVAC) assessment and troubleshooting skills.
• Partner with EHS to ensure safety and compliance of the facility through implementation and adherence to appropriate procedures, especially regarding planning and new capital projects.

Preferred Qualifications

• Electrical certifications
• HVAC certifications

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Management and Manufacturing
• Industries: Appliances, Electrical, and Electronics Manufacturing