FLSA Status: Exempt
Department: Operations
Reports To: Vice President of Operations
Job Summary: The Safety and Facilities Manager is responsible for overseeing facility operations, maintenance, and environmental health and safety programs. This role ensures that all equipment, buildings, and systems operate efficiently, while maintaining a safe, compliant, and productive workplace. The position combines leadership of maintenance and facilities management with responsibility for regulatory compliance, risk management, and continuous improvement initiatives.
Key Responsibilities:
- Environmental Health & Safety
- Develop, implement, and maintain EHS policies, procedures, and programs.
- Ensure compliance with OSHA, EPA, fire codes, and other applicable regulations.
- Conduct safety audits, inspections, and risk assessments to identify and mitigate hazards.
- Lead incident investigations and implement corrective actions through root cause analysis.
- Deliver EHS training and education to employees at all levels.
- Oversee hazardous waste management, emergency preparedness, and response planning.
- Maintain EHS documentation, performance metrics, and regulatory reporting.
- Stay current with changes in safety, health, and environmental regulations.
Maintenance Management
- Plan, schedule, and oversee preventive and corrective maintenance activities for all equipment and systems.
- Develop and manage preventive maintenance programs to reduce downtime.
- Supervise, train, and mentor maintenance technicians and staff.
- Maintain accurate records of work orders, equipment logs, and spare parts inventory.
- Conduct regular inspections of equipment and infrastructure to ensure reliability.
- Coordinate with production and other departments to support operational needs.
- Manage maintenance budgets and ensure cost-effective operations.
- Build and maintain relationships with vendors and contractors for repair and service needs.
Facilities Management
- Oversee daily operations and upkeep of company buildings, grounds, and utilities.
- Manage space planning, office layouts, renovations, and relocations.
- Ensure building systems (HVAC, electrical, plumbing, fire safety, security) are fully functional.
- Supervise custodial, landscaping, and other facility-related services.
- Monitor sustainability initiatives, energy use, and waste management programs.
- Manage vendor contracts for cleaning, security, landscaping, and other facility services.
- Develop and manage facilities budgets, including forecasting future needs and capital projects.
- Implement improvements to enhance efficiency, safety, and employee comfort.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Health & Safety, Environmental Science, Mechanical/Electrical Engineering, Facilities Management, or related field (or equivalent experience).
- Minimum of 5 years of combined experience in EHS, maintenance, and/or facilities management, preferably in a manufacturing or industrial environment.
- Strong knowledge of OSHA, EPA, building codes, and facility operations.
- Proven leadership ability to manage teams and contractors.
- Strong problem-solving and analytical skills, with ability to manage multiple priorities.
- Proficiency in EHS and maintenance management systems (e.g., CMMS).
- Excellent communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
- Professional certifications (CSP, CIH, CFM, or similar) are a plus.
Physical Requirements:
- Ability to walk and stand for extended periods.
- Occasional lifting of up to 50 pounds.
- Ability to work in various environmental conditions.
EEO Statement: Catalyst Acoustics. Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.
