Facilities Manager

MalaceHR is seeking an experienced Facilities Manager to oversee operations at a large manufacturing facility. This is a highly visible, client-facing role responsible for facility operations, contractor management, budgeting, repairs, team leadership, and overall site performance.

The ideal candidate will bring strong manufacturing facilities experience , excellent communication skills, and the ability to independently manage day-to-day operations in a complex industrial environment.

Facility Overview

• Approximately 200,000 square feet

• Manufacturing environment

• Acid battery production facility

• Two-story office area within the facility

• Combination of manufacturing, operational, and office space

What This Job Involves

The Facilities Manager will serve as the primary point of contact for facility-related operations and will maintain regular face-to-face communication with client leadership and site stakeholders.

This position requires someone who can manage building operations, coordinate contractors and vendors, oversee repairs, manage budgets, lead facility personnel, and ensure the site remains safe, compliant, efficient, and operational.

Experience managing facilities in a manufacturing or industrial setting is more important than specific certifications or licenses.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee daily facility operations across manufacturing and office environments

• Serve as a primary point of contact for client leadership and site stakeholders

• Maintain strong, professional, face-to-face communication with the client

• Manage facility maintenance, repairs, projects, and operational priorities

• Develop, manage, and track facility operating budgets

• Monitor expenses, forecast costs, and identify budget variances

• Manage contractors and third-party vendors, including scheduling, scope review, performance, and quality of work

• Coordinate repairs and maintenance across mechanical, electrical, plumbing, structural, and general facility systems

• Ensure facility issues are addressed promptly and escalated appropriately

• Lead and support facility management and maintenance personnel

• Establish work priorities and ensure maintenance activities are completed efficiently

• Conduct routine inspections of manufacturing, office, and exterior areas

• Identify potential operational, safety, or maintenance risks before they impact production

• Support preventive and corrective maintenance programs

• Minimize facility-related disruptions to manufacturing operations

• Ensure compliance with applicable local, state, federal, environmental, and safety requirements

• Support site safety initiatives and risk mitigation programs

• Coordinate with internal departments including operations, engineering, finance, procurement, safety, HR, and IT

• Develop and maintain strong relationships with vendors, contractors, client representatives, and internal teams

• Track operational performance and provide updates to site and client leadership

• Identify opportunities to reduce costs and improve facility performance without negatively impacting operations

• Support capital projects, facility improvements, and infrastructure upgrades

• Maintain accurate documentation related to facility operations, vendors, budgets, projects, and compliance

• Lead continuous improvement initiatives related to facility operations and service delivery

Required Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in facilities management, plant facilities, industrial operations, or a related field

• Strong preference for experience supporting a manufacturing or industrial facility

• Experience managing large, complex facilities and multiple building systems

• Proven experience managing facility budgets, operating expenses, and cost controls

• Strong contractor and vendor management experience

• Experience overseeing maintenance, repairs, and facility improvement projects

• Demonstrated ability to lead and develop facilities or maintenance personnel

• Strong understanding of mechanical, electrical, plumbing, HVAC, and general building systems

• Ability to prioritize multiple operational issues and make independent decisions

• Strong client-facing and stakeholder management skills

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

• Ability to communicate effectively with executives, site leadership, contractors, maintenance personnel, and manufacturing teams

• Strong organizational and problem-solving abilities

• Ability to work independently in a fast-paced manufacturing environment

• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, and related business applications

• Ability to analyze operational and financial data

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, facilities management, business, or a related discipline

• Experience managing facilities within battery manufacturing, chemical processing, automotive, heavy manufacturing, or similar industrial environments

• Experience supporting facilities with hazardous materials or specialized environmental and safety requirements

• Experience managing integrated facilities management services

• Familiarity with CMMS platforms and preventive maintenance programs

• Experience supporting capital improvement projects

• Experience with continuous improvement, process optimization, or cost reduction initiatives

• Professional facilities certifications such as CPM, RPA, CFM, or similar are a plus but are not required