Facilities Operations Manager

Arkansas Staffing • Huntsville, AR • Operations
Full-time Mid

Description

Facilities Manager

The Facilities Manager will be responsible for ensuring the efficient operation, safety, compliance, and continuous improvement of company facilities. This role leverages a strong background in process engineering to enhance operational workflows, ensure equipment reliability, and lead the maintenance and facility teams.

Key Responsibilities:
• Facility Operations & Maintenance
• Manage overall facility operations including HVAC, utilities, mechanical systems, electrical infrastructure, and building assets.
• Develop, implement, and oversee preventive, predictive, and reliability-centered maintenance programs to reduce downtime and increase facility readiness.
• Ensure facility readiness for production, logistics, or business operations; maintain compliance with building codes, environmental regulations, and life-safety requirements.
• Maintenance Team Leadership
• Direct, supervise, and mentor maintenance technicians.
• Assign tasks, monitor performance and conduct evaluations of the maintenance team.
• Develop the team's technical capabilities through coaching and training programs.
• Establish and track key performance indicators.
• Foster a culture of ownership, safety and continuous improvement within the maintenance department.
• Process Improvement & Engineering
• Utilize process engineering methodologies (e.g., Lean, Six Sigma) to optimize workflow, facility layout, maintenance workflows, and equipment uptime.
• Lead root cause analysis (RCA) for recurring issues and implement corrective actions.
• Develop, update, and maintain standard operating procedures (SOPs) for maintenance and facility operations.
• Health, Safety & Compliance
• Ensure compliance with OSHA, EPA, and all applicable local, state, and federal regulations.
• Lead safety inspections, risk assessments, and incident investigations within the facility and maintenance operations.
• Promote a proactive safety culture focused on prevention, training, and continuous improvement.
• Financial & Resource Management
• Develop and oversee facility and maintenance budgets including labor, materials, utilities, and capital expenditures.
• Manage spare parts inventory levels, vendor relationships, and service contracts.
• Perform cost-benefit analyses for facility improvement projects or maintenance strategies.
• Capital Project Management
• Plan and manage facility upgrades, renovations, and equipment installations.
• Coordinate cross-functional teams (engineering, production, operations) and external contractors to deliver projects on time, within scope and budget.

Required Skills and Qualifications:
• Proficiency in maintenance planning tools.
• Strong understanding of reliability engineering principles.
• Knowledge of regulatory and safety compliance requirements and building/facility systems.
• Strong analytical skills with a focus on process optimization and problem-solving.
• Strong leadership, communication, and team-building abilities.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities, meet deadlines, and work cross-functionally.
• Project management experience (PMP certification is a plus).

Required Experience and Education:
• Bachelor's degree in Process Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Facilities Management, or related discipline required.
• Advanced degree or certifications in facility or maintenance management preferred (e.g., CFM, CMRP, FMP).
• Minimum of 5 to 8 years of experience in facility management, maintenance leadership, or process/operations engineering.
• Proven track record of supervising maintenance personnel in an industrial or manufacturing setting.

Preferred Licenses, Certifications, etc. (not required):
• Certified Maintenance & Reliability Professional (CMRP)
• Lean Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt
• Certified Facility Manager (CFM)
• OSHA 30 Certification
• Project Management Professional (PMP)

Equal Opportunity Employer Veterans/Disabled

403 LaBarge Avenue

Huntsville, Arkansas, 72740 United States