Facilities Manager

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Facilities Manager

Richmond, VA
Full Time
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    SUMMARY

    We are seeking a strong, visionary leader for a Facilities Manager for the Richmond, Virginia area with a proven track record in industrial maintenance and reliability in overseeing site-wide mechanical operations. This role is pivotal in driving strategic initiatives, optimizing asset performance, and fostering a culture of continuous improvement across a large-scale operation. The ideal candidate will bring deep trade experience, technical reliability expertise, and a collaborative mindset to lead a diverse team and manage complex vendor relationships.

    RESPONSIBILITIES

    • Lead and coach a multidisciplinary team, fostering collaboration and servant leadership. Drive strategic alignment across departments and ensure high engagement and performance.
    • Oversee mechanical maintenance across the site, including reliability programs (RCA, vibration analysis, instrumentation). Champion best practices and long-term asset health.
    • Collaborate with the Project Management team to maintain the investment log, manage CAPEX projects ($5–10M/year), and ensure ROI targets are met.
    • Build strong partnerships with 15–20 vendors and manage a $11M inventory. Ensure supplier performance and alignment with operational goals.
    • Manage budget and compliance including a fixed monthly cost of $1.8M and ensure compliance with corporate standards, safety protocols, and business processes.
    • Drive strategic planning and lean manufacturing initiatives (CI mindset).
    • Ensure operational excellence and solve problems through coaching and data-driven decision-making.
    • Lead annual action planning and budget development.
    • Monitor and report asset performance; implement improvement methods.
    • Ensure quality and safety standards are met across maintenance teams.
    • Engage and develop employees through structured processes and performance management.
    • Collaborate with cross-functional teams including reliability, planning, and stores.

    REQUIREMENTS

    • Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or Industrial Engineering (or related field).
    • Minimum 5 years leading a maintenance department in an industrial setting (10 years preferred).
    • Experience with reliability programs and CI initiatives.
    • Proven leadership of trades workforce.
    • Familiarity with heavy equipment in the manufacturing industry required.
    • Experience managing CAPEX and maintenance budgets.
    • SAP CMMS or similar ERP systems.
    • Understanding of reliability tools (RCA, vibration analysis, instrumentation).