Facilities Manager

FACILITIES MANAGER (Permanent)
Our client, a manufacturing organization in WNY, is looking to hire a Facilities Manager to join their growing team. This role will lead and oversee all EHS programs, facilities maintenance, facility projects, preventative maintenance, and emergency response support while helping maintain a safe, efficient, and well-supported work environment.

Responsibilities:

• Direct and oversee all Environmental, Health, and Safety (EHS) programs and initiatives to ensure employee safety and compliance with OSHA, EPA, Department of Labor, and applicable state regulations
  


• Provide strategic EHS leadership and guidance to foster and maintain a proactive, safety-focused workplace culture
  


• Develop, implement, and continuously improve EHS management systems, policies, procedures, training programs, and compliance documentation
  


• Mentor, coach, and support managers, supervisors, and employees to enhance EHS awareness, accountability, and achievement of organizational safety objectives
  


• Supervise and mentor maintenance personnel: Maintenance Mechanics, Maintenance Generalists, and Maintenance Custodians
  


• Conduct facility audits, risk assessments, and workplace safety evaluations, implementing corrective actions and preventative measures to mitigate hazards and improve performance
  


• Ensure adequate First Aid coverage and trained EHS representation across all facilities
  


• Lead facility management projects, including space/capacity planning, building upgrades, and future expansion initiatives
  


• Oversee the maintenance and reliability of buildings, grounds, utilities, mechanical systems, electrical infrastructure, backup systems, and site-wide facilities
  


• Manage external vendors ensuring effective delivery of cleaning, security, waste management, and other facility-related services
  


• Manage vendor contracts and resolve vendor-related issues by potentially sourcing new services
  


• Coordinate and manage preventive maintenance programs and equipment repair activities to maximize equipment uptime and reliability
  


• Support the commissioning and installation of new equipment by participating in design reviews and performing facility readiness planning to ensure successful implementation
  


• Build strong working relationships across suppliers, customers, and departments throughout all facilities in an effort to promote collaboration and operational excellence
  


• Utilize visual management tools to monitor project progress, track performance metrics, and drive problem-solving efforts
  


• Lead continuous improvement initiatives through data-driven decision-making, KPI analysis, and cross-functional collaboration to optimize resources, priorities, and outcomes
  


• Respond promptly to emergency situations and urgent facility or safety-related issues as required
  


• Work well both independently and in a team environment
  


• Other duties as assigned/as necessary
  

Details:

• Position is full-time, direct hire
  


• 100% in-office Monday through Friday
  


• $85,000 – $115,000 annually depending on experience
  


• Excellent benefits package: Medical, Dental, and Vision, 401k with employer match; PTO
  


• 5+ year in EHS experience, preferably in a manufacturing setting
  


• Bachelor’s degree
  


• Eligibility to be certified as a Certified Safety Professional (CSP) preferred
  


• Excellent people management skills
  


• Strong organization skills, time management, and project management skills
  


• Strong attention to detail & accuracy
  


• Analytical with sound judgment
  


• Self-motivated, but collaborative and team oriented
  


• Must be able to be on feet much of the day and walk around the facility regularly to ensure and enforce safety, assess risks, etc.
  


• Relocation not available 
  


• Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States; Visa sponsorship is not available
  


• All employees and applicants, please know that you have access at all times to New York State and Federal Labor Laws and Posters at the Government Agency websites: https://dol.ny.gov/posting-requirements-0; https://www.dol.gov/general/topics/posters#workplace-posters