Facilities Director

Job Description

The Facilities Director leads all facility operations, maintenance, and infrastructure services within a manufacturing environment. This role is responsible for ensuring the safe, reliable, and efficient operation of building systems and production-support utilities while driving continuous improvement initiatives.

The Director oversees maintenance programs, regulatory compliance, capital projects, and vendor relationships, ensuring adherence to company standards and SOPs. Working closely with site leadership, engineering, EHS, and operations teams, this position supports business objectives through operational excellence, asset reliability, and a strong culture of safety. Experience managing industrial facilities, including HVAC, boilers, electrical systems, and other critical utilities, is preferred.

Compensation: The Salaried rate for this position is $110,000.00 to $120,000.00, that is the amount that Aramark expects to offer. This is Aramark’s good faith and reasonable estimate of the compensation for this position as of the time of posting.

BENEFITS: Aramark offers comprehensive benefit programs and services for eligible employees including medical, dental, vision, and work/life resources. Additional benefits may include retirement savings plans like 401(k) and paid days off such as parental leave and disability coverage. Benefits vary by location and are subject to any legal requirements or limitations, employee eligibility status, and where the employee lives and/or works. For more information about Aramark benefits, click here Aramark Careers - Benefits & Compensation

There is no predetermined application window for this position, the position will close once a qualified candidate is selected. Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with all applicable laws, including, but not limited to all applicable Fair Chance Ordinances and Acts. For jobs in San Francisco, this includes the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.

Job Responsibilities

• Lead and direct all facility maintenance, engineering, and infrastructure operations to support a safe, efficient, and productive manufacturing environment.
• Ensure operational excellence through execution of site maintenance programs, reliability initiatives, and continuous improvement efforts that support manufacturing uptime and production goals.
• Maintain compliance with all company, client, OSHA, environmental, and regulatory requirements, while promoting a strong culture of safety.
• Oversee critical facility and utility systems, including electrical distribution, HVAC, boilers, compressed air, plumbing, water systems, fire protection, and energy management programs.
• Manage preventive and predictive maintenance programs to maximize equipment reliability and asset performance.
• Lead capital improvement projects, facility upgrades, and infrastructure investments to support operational and business objectives.
• Manage vendor and contractor relationships to ensure quality service, cost control, and adherence to site standards.
• Partner with plant leadership, operations, engineering, EHS, and other stakeholders to identify opportunities for process improvement and operational efficiency.
• Provide leadership, coaching, and performance management for maintenance managers, supervisors, technicians, and support staff.
• Develop and manage operating budgets, capital budgets, and forecasting activities while explaining variances and driving financial performance.
• Ensure compliance with all client agreements, company standards, policies, and contractual obligations.Utilize maintenance management systems and operational metrics to track performance, drive accountability, and support data-driven decision-making.

At Aramark, developing new skills and doing what it takes to get the job done make a positive impact for our employees and for our customers. In order to meet our commitments, job duties may change or new ones may be assigned without formal notice.

Qualifications

• 5-7+ years of facilities, maintenance, engineering, or operations leadership experience within a manufacturing, industrial, distribution, or production environment.
• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Facilities Management, Industrial Technology, or a related field preferred; equivalent experience considered.
• Strong knowledge of OSHA, environmental, safety, and regulatory compliance requirements within an industrial setting.
• Demonstrated leadership experience managing maintenance teams, supervisors, contractors, and cross-functional stakeholders.
• Proven experience managing operating budgets, capital projects, and P&L responsibilities.
• Working knowledge of industrial facility systems, including electrical distribution, HVAC, boilers, compressed air, water treatment, building automation systems, and production-support utilities.
• Experience developing and executing preventive and predictive maintenance programs to improve equipment reliability and minimize downtime.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to identify operational improvement opportunities.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to influence stakeholders at all levels of the organization.
• Strong project management and organizational skills, with the ability to balance multiple priorities in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and computerized maintenance management systems (CMMS).
• Flexible, adaptable, and results-oriented with a continuous improvement mindset and a commitment to safety and operational excellence.

About Aramark

Our Mission

Rooted in service and united by our purpose, we strive to do great things for each other, our partners, our communities, and our planet.

At Aramark, we believe that every employee should enjoy equal employment opportunity and be free to participate in all aspects of the company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, gender, pregnancy, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, military status, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by applicable law.

About Aramark

The people of Aramark proudly serve millions of guests every day through food and facilities in 15 countries around the world. Rooted in service and united by our purpose, we strive to do great things for each other, our partners, our communities, and our planet. We believe a career should develop your talents, fuel your passions, and empower your professional growth. So, no matter what you're pursuing - a new challenge, a sense of belonging, or just a great place to work - our focus is helping you reach your full potential. Learn more about working here at or connect with us on Facebook , Instagram and Twitter .