About the Role:CBRE is seeking an experienced Facilities Manager to lead integrated facilities operations at one of North America's largest food manufacturing campuses in Waco, Texas. This highly visible role supports a 700,000 sq. ft. production facility that manufactures a significant portion of the nation's popular confectionery products, including fruit-flavored candies, chocolate products, and peanut-based snacks.
Working directly with our client, you will oversee a broad range of facilities services, lead a team of professionals, manage vendor and contractor relationships, and drive operational and financial performance across a complex manufacturing environment.
Schedule: Monday through Friday with occasional weekend support and on-call responsibilities as business needs require.
Important: This manufacturing campus produces a variety of confectionery products, including peanut-containing items. Individuals will regularly work in an environment where peanut products are present.
What You'll Do:- Lead day-to-day facilities operations for a 700,000 sq. ft. manufacturing campus supporting approximately 1,000 onsite associates and 500 contractors.
- Oversee multiple service lines including facilities maintenance, janitorial services, full-service cafeteria operations, security, landscaping, uniforms, and waste management.
- Manage and develop a team of 3-4 direct reports, providing coaching, performance management, and professional development.
- Coordinate vendor, supplier, and contractor activities while ensuring service excellence, compliance, and safety standards are maintained.
- Build strong client partnerships and serve as a key point of contact for operational and facilities-related matters.
- Prepare, manage, and track operating budgets, capital expenditures, financial forecasts, and variance reporting.
- Identify cost savings opportunities and implement initiatives that improve efficiency, service delivery, and overall financial performance.
- Conduct facility inspections, oversee maintenance projects, and ensure adherence to environmental, health, and safety requirements.
What You'll Need:- Bachelor's degree preferred; equivalent combination of education and relevant experience will be considered.
- 3+ years of facilities management, operations, manufacturing, or related leadership experience.
- Experience managing vendors, contractors, and multiple integrated facilities service lines.
- Strong financial acumen with experience managing budgets, reporting, forecasting, and cost-saving initiatives.
- Proven people leadership experience, including supervision, coaching, and development of direct reports.
- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced manufacturing environment supporting large employee and contractor populations.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel, and Outlook.
- Strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills with the ability to influence stakeholders and drive results.
Applicant AI Use Disclosure:We value human interaction to understand each candidate's unique experience, skills and aspirations. We do not use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to make hiring decisions, and we ask that candidates disclose any use of AI in the application and interview process.
Disclaimer:Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States without the need for visa sponsorship now or in the future.
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