Facilities Manager

JOB DESCRIPTION

The Facilities Management role is responsible for partnering with various departments for the design, facility readiness, safety environment, support systems and requirements as they relate to maintaining equipment, machinery, building, utilities, production projects. This position manages the oversight of the facility readiness as it pertains to OSHA, vendor and contract management and infrastructure. Plans, monitors and schedules facility modifications, safety training, safety awareness and execution alongside business decisions related to production, cost, capacity, and objectives. Must understand ITAR requirements, EHS, scaling manufacturing and other related regulatory requirements. This role must have a strong understanding of reporting Key Performance Indictors (KPIs) as they relate to business objectives, impact on productivity and driving sound business decisions. This role is a management level, reporting to Executive leadership. Will be responsible for successful and timely execution, serve as expert lead on facility and safety as well as equipment and manufacturing readiness. This position may develop and execute policies related to the safety, equipment and training requirements associated with tools, resources, hazardous materials, regulations, and general awareness.

COMPLEXITY & PROBLEM SOLVING

Works on issues where analysis of situations or data requires conceptual thinking and an in-depth knowledge of organizational objectives. Problems may be complex and are not clearly defined, requiring tactical and strategic direction. Implements policies and selects methods, techniques, and evaluation criteria for obtaining results. Drives the strategy and success of larger projects which contribute to multiple areas of the organization. This role translates business segment strategy into functional plans and guides execution with a sense of urgency and accuracy. Participates in corporate development of methods, techniques and evaluation criteria for projects, programs, and people. Ensures budgets and schedules meet corporate requirements.

SCOPE OF MANAGEMENT & COLLABORATION

Frequently advises on moderately complex matters. Accountable for department budget which may be broad and have far reaching impact on the business segment. This role may also direct the activities of a functional area or multiple integrated departments through lower management. Acts as a lead to develop new methods and solve complex matters in collaboration with engineering and manufacturing operations. Accountable for actions that impact function or multiple department budgets.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Own the day-to-day facilities operation of an electronics manufacturing environment, ensuring the facility, utilities, infrastructure, and manufacturing support systems are safe, reliable, compliant, and capable of meeting production requirements.

• Partner with Engineering and Manufacturing on product integration, new product introductions, manufacturing scale-up, product line development, and production expansion, ensuring facility infrastructure is ready to support new products and processes.

• Lead facility readiness for new equipment and manufacturing lines, coordinating requirements for electrical power, compressed air, HVAC, cooling, ventilation, utilities, structural needs, and other facility infrastructure.

• Proactively anticipate facility requirements associated with business growth, new equipment, new products, changes in production volume, and manufacturing process changes rather than reacting after requirements emerge.

• Manage facility-related projects from concept through completion, including scope development, quoting, contractor selection, scheduling, execution, commissioning, and project closeout.

• Develop and manage project quotes and budgets, evaluating vendor proposals, comparing costs, establishing project estimates, tracking expenditures, and ensuring projects remain aligned with approved budgets.

• Demonstrate strong business acumen by understanding the financial and operational impact of facility decisions and balancing safety, reliability, capacity, timing, and cost.

• Establish, maintain, and report facilities metrics, providing leadership with visibility into facility performance, maintenance, project status, costs, utilities, safety actions, and other key operational indicators.

• Maintain working knowledge of OSHA requirements and ensure facility activities, contractors, and projects are conducted in accordance with applicable safety requirements. OSHA-30 certification is strongly preferred.

• Partner closely with EHS and the Safety Committee to identify hazards, address corrective actions, support inspections and audits, improve safety practices, and maintain a proactive safety culture.

• Collaborate with EHS experts and internal stakeholders on facility-related environmental, health, safety, emergency preparedness, and regulatory requirements.

• Support and maintain ITAR facility requirements, including appropriate physical access, contractor controls, restricted areas, escort procedures, and facility practice necessary to protect controlled information and operations while vendors / contractors are on site.

• Manage contractors, vendors, and service providers, including scope development, quoting, contract/service expectations, safety compliance, scheduling, performance, and cost management.

• Coordinate facility modifications and equipment installations with Engineering, Maintenance, Production, IT, EHS, and external contractors to ensure projects are completed safely, efficiently, and with minimal impact to manufacturing.

• Monitor facility operating expenses and identify cost-saving opportunities, including utilities, maintenance, contracted services, repairs, and infrastructure improvements.

• Drive continuous improvement in facility reliability, safety, cost efficiency, energy usage, project execution, and responsiveness to manufacturing needs.

• Communicate effectively with leadership and cross-functional teams, providing clear updates on facility performance, project progress, risks, budget status, and recommendations