Facilities Manager

Job Description

Job Description

JOB DESCRIPTION

TITLE: Facilities Manager

Reports to: Operations Manager

Supervises: Not Applicable

The Facilities Manager oversees the day-to-day operations, maintenance, and safety of a manufacturing facility. This role ensures that the physical infrastructure, utilities, equipment, and systems support efficient production while complying with health, safety, and environmental regulations.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

Review and monitor contracts related to facilities cleaning, preventative maintenance and systems that supply manufacturing and office environments.

Ensure proper records are maintained for all services, including service rendered, all scheduled and non-scheduled services and correct billing practices.

Monitoring the safety and cleanliness of interior and exterior areas, such as offices, conference rooms, parking lots and outdoor recreation spaces

Performing routine maintenance on facilities and making repairs as needed

Scheduling routine inspections and emergency repairs with outside vendors

Ensuring proper security measures for the workplace, including collaborating with security system vendors or a team of security professionals

Maintaining day-to-day operations of facilities, such as delegating or completing maintenance orders

Creating reports on maintenance, repairs, safety and other occurrences for supervisors and other relevant staff

Preparing facilities for changing weather conditions

Collaborating with building owners and upper management on budgeting for facilities needs

Provide facilities support for all manufacturing needs while collaborating with various departments.

KNOWLEDGE/ SKILLS

Advanced mechanical skills and knowledge of plumbing, HVAC and other building systems

Proficiency with repair tools and techniques

Experience dealing with semi hazardous materials

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, including the ability to speak with all levels of employees, guests, vendors and team members

Great time management, organization and prioritization abilities

Keen attention to detail and efficient problem-solving skills

Ability to lift heavy equipment and comfortable standing or walking for long periods of time

ACCOUNTABILITIES/ SCOPE

Oversee all maintenance of building systems (HVAC, electrical, plumbing, fire/life safety).

Implement and manage preventive and predictive maintenance programs for the facility and equipment.

Ensure facility uptime to support continuous manufacturing operations.

Ensure the facility complies with OSHA, EPA, NFPA, and local regulations.

Maintain safety systems, emergency response plans, and conduct periodic drills.

Lead or support audits, inspections, and corrective actions.

EDUCATION/ EXPERIENCE

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Facilities Management, Industrial Technology, or related field (or equivalent experience).

4+ years of facilities or plant management experience in a manufacturing setting.

Strong knowledge of building systems and manufacturing equipment.

Nothing in this job description restricts management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. This job description reflects management’s assignment of essential functions; it does not prescribe or restrict the tasks that may be assigned.

You should be proficient in:

• HVAC
• Hazardous Materials
• OEM (Original Equipment Manufacturing)
• Leadership / People Management
• Creating Preventive Maintenance Plans
• Facilities Maintenance Experience
• Preventive Maintenance & Inspection
• OSHA 10-Hour Certification (OSHA 10)
• Warehouse Experience
• Contract Negotiation Experience
• Excellent Communication Skills
• Experience in a Manufacturing Environment
• ITAR Registration Experience