Facilities Manager

About Us We are a fast-paced and growing food manufacturing company committed to delivering high-quality products to our customers. With a strong focus on safety, efficiency, and continuous improvement, we take pride in our people-first culture and collaborative environment. Position OverviewWe are seeking an experienced Facilities Manager responsible for the integrity, safety, and reliability of all physical infrastructure and utility systems across the manufacturing facility, including HVAC, boilers, refrigeration, electrical systems, fire suppression, plumbing, and structural components. This role ensures that all building systems are operating efficiently, safely, and in compliance with USDA, FDA, and local regulatory standards. The Facilities Maintenance Manager works closely with the Processing Equipment Maintenance Manager and other operational leaders to ensure a coordinated, uninterrupted production environment..Essential Duties and Responsibilities:- Oversee the maintenance, repair, and performance of facility infrastructure, including HVAC, boilers, chillers, air compressors, refrigeration systems, electrical panels, fire protection systems, wastewater systems, and building controls.- Ensure that all facility systems comply with applicable regulatory requirements, including USDA, FDA, OSHA, local building codes, and safety/environmental standards.- Develop and execute preventive and corrective maintenance plans to optimize performance and prevent failures across facility utilities and infrastructure.- Respond to urgent maintenance issues that impact plant operations, ensuring quick resolution and minimal disruption.- Partner with the Processing Equipment Maintenance Manager to coordinate shared support activities, emergency response protocols, and overall plant readiness.- Manage maintenance records, work orders, asset histories, and inspections through the Fiix CMMS and ERP system.- Collaborate with contractors, utility providers, and external service vendors for system upgrades, maintenance contracts, and capital projects.- Support planning and execution of facility-related capital improvements, expansions, renovations, and regulatory upgrades.- Develop and manage the facilities maintenance budget, including labor, supplies, equipment, utilities, and contracted services.- Provide leadership, training, and performance oversight to facilities maintenance technicians to ensure operational readiness, technical competence, and safety compliance.- Maintain oversight of energy efficiency programs and sustainability initiatives, where applicable.- Ensure proper functioning of critical safety systems including emergency lighting, generators, fire alarm systems, and backup utilities. Qualifications:- Bachelor's degree in Facilities Management, Mechanical or Electrical Engineering, Industrial Technology, or related field preferred; equivalent experience will be considered.- Minimum of 5 years of facilities maintenance leadership experience in a USDA- and FDA-regulated food manufacturing or industrial environment.- Deep working knowledge of mechanical, electrical, HVAC, boiler, refrigeration, and building systems.- Experience working with high-pressure boilers, ammonia or Freon-based refrigeration systems, compressed air, and wastewater systems.- Familiarity with local and national building codes, safety regulations, and environmental compliance standards.- Proficient in using CMMS and ERP platforms to manage maintenance schedules, documentation, and inventory.- Demonstrated ability to manage capital projects, vendor contracts, and energy/utilities budgets.- Strong organizational and leadership skills, with the ability to coordinate cross-functional support and emergency response.- Excellent communication and collaboration skills, particularly when working alongside production, QA, sanitation, and processing maintenance teams. Why Join Café Spice- Senior leadership role with meaningful ownership and impact- Multi-site exposure and operational influence- Competitive compensation and benefits- Collaborative, disciplined operating culture Compensation details: 95000-110000 Yearly Salary PIbe6b39a5fad6-29400-36256331

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