POSITION SUMMARY:This role ensures the reliability and efficiency of facility infrastructure, maintains compliance with applicable regulations, and promotes a safe, sustainable, and productive manufacturing environment that supports operational excellence and the long-term performance of facility assets.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:Facilities Management- Lead facility operations, maintenance, utilities, infrastructure, and support systems to ensure safe, reliable, and efficient manufacturing operations.
- Develop and manage preventive and predictive maintenance programs for facility assets and building systems, including HVAC, electrical, plumbing, utilities, security, and fire protection.
- Plan, budget, and manage capital improvement projects, facility modifications, and infrastructure upgrades from concept through implementation.
- Provide technical support to improve manufacturing processes, facility performance, equipment reliability, energy efficiency, and cost reduction initiatives.
- Maintain facility documentation, permits, records, CAD layouts, and regulatory compliance requirements.
- Manage facility budgets, contractors, vendors, and project resources to ensure quality, safety, and cost-effective execution.
- Evaluate facility conditions, identify improvement opportunities, and support strategic growth and expansion initiatives.
- Maintain and improve company maintenance software to support preventative maintenance, asset reliability, and operational efficiency.
Health, Safety & Environmental (HSE) Management- Develop, implement, and maintain health, safety, and environmental programs to ensure compliance with OSHA, EPA, TCEQ, and applicable regulatory requirements.
- Lead safety culture initiatives through employee engagement, training, hazard identification, risk assessments, incident investigations, and corrective action programs.
- Manage environmental compliance activities, including permits, reporting, hazardous materials, waste management, pollution prevention, and sustainability initiatives.
- Collaborate in administration of workers' compensation, injury prevention, return-to-work programs, emergency response planning, fire prevention, and safety committee activities.
- Monitor HSE performance metrics, maintain required records, and coordinate regulatory inspections, audits, and compliance reviews.
- Enforce HSE standards and intervene when unsafe conditions or behaviors are observed.
Leadership & Continuous Improvement- Lead and develop Facilities and HSE personnel while establishing departmental goals, objectives, and performance metrics.
- Partner with Operations, Engineering, Quality, and Human Resources to support business objectives and operational excellence.
- Drive continuous improvement initiatives using Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, and root-cause problem-solving methodologies.
- Serve as the site subject matter expert for facility operations, engineering projects, and HSE compliance.
- Manage customer, corporate, insurance, and regulatory audits.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS:- Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Environmental Health & Safety, Industrial Technology, Facilities Management, or related field preferred; equivalent experience considered.
- 5-7 years of progressive experience in manufacturing facilities, engineering, maintenance, and/or HSE leadership.
- Experience managing maintenance programs, capital projects, budgets, contractors, and regulatory compliance in a manufacturing environment.
- Strong knowledge of OSHA, EPA, NFPA, environmental regulations, and safety management systems.
- Demonstrated leadership, project management, communication, and problem-solving abilities.
- Professional certifications such as CPE, CFM, CSP, or related credentials preferred.
KNOWELEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES- Knowledge of facility infrastructure, utilities, building systems, manufacturing processes, maintenance best practices, and equipment reliability.
- Ability to conduct risk assessments, incident investigations, root cause analysis, and corrective action management.
- Proficiency with CAD, CMMS, EHS systems, Microsoft Office, and technical documentation.
- Strong analytical, organizational, leadership, and communication skills.
- Ability to interpret engineering drawings, specifications, contracts, and regulatory requirements.
