Facilities Manager

Facilities Manager needed for leading food manufacturing firm

• Facilities Manager
• Greater San Francisco Bay Area

Job Summary

The Facilities Manager is tasked with overseeing the physical infrastructure and sub-systems of the manufacturing facility, distribution center, and administrative offices. This role encompasses strategic planning, budget oversight, regulatory compliance, and facility upkeep.

Scope and Accountability

• Develops comprehensive plans for physical infrastructure and sub-systems.
• Manages utility service contractors.
• Ensures adherence to local, state, federal, and company regulations.
• Oversees capital projects related to the facility's infrastructure, with budgets exceeding $3MM.
• Supervises utilities technicians.
• Ensures efficient operation of utilities systems (e.g., steam, refrigeration, compressed air).

Responsibilities and Duties

• Maintains facilities and grounds in accordance with AIB/FDA standards.
• Manages relationships with facilities contractors, including selection and performance evaluation.
• Oversees facility projects and contractors.
• Ensures maintenance, operation, reliability, and efficiency of critical infrastructure equipment (e.g., power distribution, HVAC, refrigeration, steam generation, building and grounds, fire systems, compressed air).
• Provides technical support and troubleshooting for all facility systems.
• Develops and maintains master plans, project scopes, budgets, timelines, and success criteria for facilities projects.
• Executes facilities-related capital projects.
• Trains local technician personnel on relevant policies and procedures.
• Manages budgets and ensures cost-effectiveness.
• Participates in environmental and sustainability initiatives as a subject matter expert for utility systems.
• Engages in process improvement teams and other Continuous Improvement initiatives as needed.

Minimum Education and Experience Required

• BS/A Degree in Engineering or a related field and 6 years of related experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Preferred background in food or pharmaceuticals; experience in an FDA-regulated facility is desired.
• Effective collaboration skills across all levels, functions, and departments.
• Experience managing projects over $300K.
• Knowledge of EHSS (environmental, health, safety, security) requirements in a food production plant.
• Ability to work effectively in a Union environment.
• Experience directly supervising technicians.
• Proficient in MS Office and AutoCAD; ERP knowledge is a plus.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Strong oral and written presentation skills.

Physical, Mental, and Environmental Requirements

• Must be able to work seated or standing for at least 8 hours.
• Must be able to lift a minimum of 35 lbs.
• Travel is required, depending on project needs.
• Must be able to concentrate for extended periods, paying close attention to detail.
• Generally works in a regular office environment.
• Occasionally works in the field, which may include:
  • Climbing stairs and ladders; working from heights.
  • Exposure to vibration, moving mechanical parts, and loud noise.
  • Using protective equipment such as hard hats, safety glasses/goggles, safety shoes, hearing protection, air masks, respirators, etc.
  • Working in extreme temperatures and varying weather conditions.
  • Kneeling, bending, crouching, and climbing as required.