Key Role: Facilities Director
We are seeking a visionary leader to oversee the day-to-day operations, maintenance strategy, and infrastructure development of our production facility.
Core Responsibilities:
* Maintain optimal site services, utilities, support equipment, and infrastructure performance.
* Minimize downtime through proactive monitoring, issue resolution, and strategic decision-making.
* Develop and implement a comprehensive preventative maintenance plan for all plant equipment and critical building systems.
* Ensure adherence to Health, Safety & Environmental standards, aligning with national and sector-specific legislation.
* Collaborate with HSE teams and regulatory bodies during audits or inspections.
* Negotiate contracts and manage external partners for services such as cleaning, waste, security, HVAC, and fire safety.
* Monitor performance, KPIs, and compliance of third-party vendors.
* Prepare operational budgets and forecasts for facilities management, projects, and upgrades.
* Optimize capital investments for long-term cost efficiency.
* Oversee facilities-related capital projects, from office expansions to the installation of new machinery or energy systems.
Essential Qualifications:
* Bachelor's degree in Facilities Management, Engineering, Industrial Operations, or a related field (desired).
* Minimum 5 years' experience managing facilities in manufacturing, engineering, or industrial settings.
* Strong technical knowledge of building systems (HVAC, electrical, mechanical, water, etc.).
* Experience working with regulatory frameworks (ISO, EHS, EPA, etc.).
* Excellent stakeholder engagement, team leadership, and communication skills.
* Ability to manage multiple projects in a deadline-driven environment.
* High proficiency with CMMS platforms and Microsoft Office.