Job Description

Position: Facilities Manager
Location: Huntsville, AR 72740 (On-Site)
Relocation Assistance + Comprehensive Benefits
Work Authorization: U.S. Citizen or Green Card Holder Required

Position Overview

We are seeking an experienced Facilities Manager to lead facility operations, maintenance strategy, and capital improvement initiatives within an industrial environment. This role is responsible for ensuring operational readiness, regulatory compliance, team leadership, and continuous improvement across all building systems and infrastructure.

The ideal candidate brings strong leadership experience, a background in engineering or facility management, and a proven ability to optimize maintenance performance while managing budgets and capital projects.

Key Responsibilities

Facility Operations & Maintenance

• Oversee all facility systems including HVAC, utilities, mechanical systems, electrical infrastructure, and building assets

• Develop and implement preventive, predictive, and reliability-centered maintenance programs to minimize downtime

• Ensure facility readiness to support production, logistics, and business operations

• Maintain compliance with building codes, environmental standards, and life-safety regulations

Maintenance Team Leadership

• Lead, supervise, and mentor maintenance technicians

• Assign work, monitor performance, and conduct team evaluations

• Strengthen technical capabilities through coaching and training initiatives

• Establish and monitor KPIs to drive performance improvements

• Promote a culture of accountability, safety, and continuous improvement

Process Improvement & Engineering

• Apply Lean, Six Sigma, and other process improvement methodologies to optimize facility layout, workflows, and equipment uptime

• Conduct root cause analysis (RCA) and implement sustainable corrective actions

• Develop and maintain standard operating procedures (SOPs) for facility and maintenance operations

Health, Safety & Compliance

• Ensure compliance with OSHA, EPA, and all applicable federal, state, and local regulations

• Lead safety inspections, risk assessments, and incident investigations

• Champion a proactive safety culture focused on prevention and continuous improvement

Financial & Resource Management

• Develop and manage facility and maintenance budgets (labor, materials, utilities, capital expenditures)

• Oversee spare parts inventory, vendor relationships, and service contracts

• Conduct cost-benefit analyses for facility upgrades and maintenance strategies

Capital Project Management

• Plan and execute facility upgrades, renovations, and equipment installations

• Coordinate cross-functional teams and external contractors

• Deliver projects on time, within scope, and within budget

Required Qualifications

• Proficiency in maintenance planning and reliability tools

• Strong knowledge of reliability engineering principles

• Comprehensive understanding of regulatory compliance and facility systems

• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills

• Strong leadership, communication, and team-building capabilities

• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment

• Project management experience (PMP certification is a plus)

Education & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Process Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Facilities Management, or related field required

• Advanced degree or professional certifications in facilities/maintenance management preferred (CFM, CMRP, FMP)

• 5-8+ years of experience in facility management, maintenance leadership, or operations/process engineering

• Demonstrated success supervising maintenance teams in industrial or manufacturing environments

Preferred Certifications (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)

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