Job Description
About the Role -
As a Facilities Manager, you’ll oversee the day-to-day operations and maintenance of a manufacturing plant and distribution center, ensuring safe, reliable, and efficient site performance.
You’ll lead a small on-site team responsible for maintenance, vendor management, compliance, and continuous improvement across all building systems. This role requires a strong technical understanding of industrial facilities and a hands-on leadership approach to drive operational success.
Key Responsibilities
- On-site presence: Full-time, 5 days per week at the client’s manufacturing/distribution facility.
- Oversee all building operations, maintenance, and repair activities for one primary site, with potential to support additional locations currently under construction.
- Provide formal supervision and leadership to site staff — including training, development, and performance management.
- Develop and manage daily work schedules, assign tasks, and cross-train employees to ensure flexibility and efficiency.
- Coordinate and manage maintenance and repair work performed by internal technicians, vendors, and contractors.
- Conduct regular facility inspections to ensure safety, compliance, and quality standards are met.
- Manage capital projects, operating budgets, and financial reporting to ensure cost-effective operations.
- Drive operational excellence by identifying opportunities for process improvement, efficiency, and sustainability.
- Maintain strong client relationships and lead meetings to address ongoing or unresolved facility issues.
- Oversee all environmental health and safety (EHS) procedures, ensuring compliance with local, state, and federal regulations.
- Manage vendor relationships, procurement, and invoicing processes to ensure quality service delivery.
- Conduct and oversee training on maintenance procedures, safety practices, and operational standards.
- Act as the primary point of contact for site operations, troubleshooting and resolving technical or operational issues.
Required Skills & Experience
- Proven experience managing facilities operations within manufacturing, industrial, or distribution environments.
- Strong leadership and team management capabilities, with experience overseeing technicians or contractors.
- Technical knowledge of building systems including HVAC, electrical, plumbing, and mechanical infrastructure.
- Experience managing budgets, capital projects, and vendor performance.
- Excellent communication and relationship management skills with the ability to liaise across internal teams and client stakeholders.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook) and comfortable with CAFM or CMMS systems.
- Strong understanding of EHS regulations and compliance requirements in industrial settings.
- Ability to multitask, prioritize, and deliver results in a fast-paced operational environment.
Personal Attributes
- Hands-on, proactive leader with strong problem-solving skills.
- Detail-oriented, organized, and adaptable to change.
- Customer-focused mindset with a drive for operational excellence.
- High integrity, accountability, and safety-first approach.
Additional Information
- Full-time, on-site position with occasional travel to other regional facilities.
- Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States without visa sponsorship.
- Reasonable accommodations are available for individuals with disabilities.
Job Tags
Full time, For contractors, Work at office, Local area, Visa sponsorship,