Facility Manager

A specialized manufacturer of precast concrete solutions supporting major electrical and infrastructure projects, is seeking a **Facility Manager** to join their team in the Canton, OH area. This is a hands-on leadership opportunity for an experienced facilities professional who can keep a busy manufacturing environment running smoothly, manage outside contractors, and lead facility improvements that support long-term growth. **What You'll Do as the Facility Manager:** - Oversee the maintenance, upkeep, and overall condition of manufacturing facilities, buildings, grounds, and supporting infrastructure. - Develop and manage preventive maintenance programs to improve reliability and minimize unexpected disruptions. - Coordinate repairs and troubleshoot facility issues involving electrical, plumbing, HVAC, lighting, security, and utility systems. - Lead facility upgrades, construction projects, renovations, and infrastructure improvements from planning through completion. - Select, coordinate, and manage outside contractors, vendors, and service providers. - Ensure contractors meet safety standards, insurance requirements, project expectations, and company policies. - Conduct regular facility inspections and proactively identify maintenance needs and improvement opportunities. - Coordinate planned shutdowns, utility modifications, and construction activities to minimize impacts on production. - Partner with company leadership to prioritize facility investments and support future operational needs. - Maintain a safe, organized, and efficient work environment while managing multiple projects and competing priorities. **Must-Haves as the Facility Manager:** - Experience managing facilities, maintenance operations, construction projects, or infrastructure improvements. - Strong knowledge of building systems, including electrical, plumbing, HVAC, utilities, and general facility maintenance. - Proven ability to coordinate contractors, vendors, and outside service providers. - Experience overseeing facility repairs, improvement projects, and preventive maintenance activities. - Ability to read and interpret blueprints, construction drawings, and technical documentation. - Working knowledge of workplace safety requirements and contractor compliance. - Strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities. - Proficiency with Microsoft Office and maintenance tracking or scheduling systems. - Comfortable working hands-on in a manufacturing environment, including walking production areas, climbing ladders, and occasionally lifting up to 50 pounds. **Nice-to-Haves as the Facility Manager:** - 5+ years of experience in facilities management, industrial maintenance, construction management, or project management. - Experience supporting manufacturing, industrial, construction, or production facilities. - Associate's or bachelor's degree in Facilities Management, Construction Management, Engineering, Business, or a related field. - Experience coordinating facility expansions, equipment installations, or larger capital improvement projects. - Familiarity with managing utility systems, production-related infrastructure, and maintenance planning in active industrial facilities. - Experience working closely with production leadership to minimize operational interruptions during facility projects. **The Company Offers:** - Competitive base salary of $90,000-$110,000 annually. - Opportunity to take ownership of facility operations within a growing, specialized manufacturing business. - A hands-on management role with the ability to influence maintenance practices, infrastructure improvements, and facility reliability. - The chance to lead meaningful facility upgrades and projects supporting long-term operational growth. - A collaborative, solutions-focused environment that values accountability, technical knowledge, and proactive communication. - Opportunity to make a visible impact on safety, operational efficiency, and the overall manufacturing environment.