Senior Facilities Manager – East Coast

Industrial Electric Mfg. (IEM); Ridgeland (MS); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Competitive salary

Career growth opportunities

Job summary

A leading manufacturing company is seeking a Senior Facilities Manager to oversee and manage over 800k sq. ft. of facilities across multiple locations. The role involves ensuring operational efficiency of HVAC, electrical, and plumbing systems while maintaining compliance with regulations. Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree and over 8 years of experience in facilities management, including supervisory roles. Strong organizational, analytical, and vendor management skills are crucial for this position.

Qualifications

• 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.
• Proven troubleshooting and repair experience with facility-related systems.

Responsibilities

• Manage properties across multiple spaces ensuring cleanliness and organization.
• Implement and maintain compliance with local, state, and federal regulations.
• Plan and coordinate major maintenance activities including site shutdowns.

Skills

Facilities management

Project management

Vendor management

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience

Tools

HVAC systems

Plumbing systems

Electrical systems

Job description

Overview

About IEM
Industrial Electric Mfg. (IEM) is the largest independent full-line manufacturer of custom power distribution systems in North America. Founded more than 75 years ago in Fremont, California, IEM grew alongside Silicon Valley and today operates over 1.7 million square feet of manufacturing capacity. With $1B+ in annual sales and 10,000+ commissioned projects across technology, data centers, commercial, energy, utilities, healthcare, industrial, and infrastructure markets, IEM continues to deliver exceptional product quality, dependable service, and the flexibility to meet complex technical requirements at scale.

Position Summary
The Senior Facilities Manager will oversee and manage 800k+ 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. This role will report to the Director of Facilities.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage Properties
  Manage properties across multiple spaces across the East coast and may even help support multiple facilities across the Mid-West 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

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Supervision
  This role may lead up to 4 other roles across multiple states as we continue to grow our facilities.

Qualifications

• Required
• Bachelor's or equivalent blend of experience, education and/or certifications
• 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.

Location

• The position will support multiple facilities across the East Coast, but this role will work onsite in Jacksonville, Florida, and will require regular travel to IEM facilities across the East Coast, supplier sites, compliance audits or conferences.
• Primary is still in Jacksonville, FL; however, we would also allow for the following locations and want to target:
• Dublin, OH
• Ashburn, VA
• South Bend, IN
• Ridgeland, MS
• Atlanta, GA Or
• Greenfield, IN

Why Join IEM

At IEM, you’ll join a team that powers some of the world’s most ambitious projects. We’re engineers, makers, and problem-solvers who thrive on tackling complex challenges and delivering solutions that keep industries moving forward. If you’re driven, collaborative, and ready to make an impact, we’d love to hear from you. Your creativity and passion can help us achieve great things—come be part of the journey.

Learn more about IEM at https://www.iemfg.com

We offer comprehensive and competitive benefits package designed to support our employees' well-being, growth, and long-term success. View a snapshot of our benefits at https://www.iemfg.com/careers

Recruiting Scams

Beware of recruiting scams. IEM never charges candidates fees, and all recruiter emails come from an @iemfg.com address. If you suspect fraudulent activity, do not share personal information and report it to us at iemfg.com/contact

Non-Discrimination Statement

IEM does not discriminate against any applicant based on any characteristic protected by law.

Privacy

Information collected and processed as part of your IEM Careers profile, and any job applications you choose to submit is subject to IEM\'s Workforce Member Privacy Policy.