Director, Facilities & Real Estate, EH&S & Physical Security

Thomson Reuters•Eagan, MN

1d•$137,200 - $254,800•Hybrid

About The Position

This is a rare opportunity to build and lead the Facilities & Real Estate, EH&S, and Physical Security functions for a newly formed, standalone joint-venture with global operations and ~$400M+ in annual revenues. We're seeking a senior operational leader accountable for the strategic direction, physical infrastructure, EH&S posture, and global physical security program of a high-throughput book manufacturing and fulfillment enterprise. Our flagship 1.3M sq ft site integrates printing, binding, warehousing, fulfillment, and corporate offices—running 24/5 with 24/7 overtime support. A second production facility in Buenos Aires and hybrid employees across multiple continents extend our global footprint. You'll own three interconnected domains—Facilities & Real Estate, EH&S, and Physical Security—deploying resources through a hybrid model of internal teams and strategic vendor partners, with the capital resources and executive backing to build lasting programs and operational excellence.

Requirements

15+ years of progressive experience in facilities, EH&S, and/or physical security within large-scale manufacturing
8+ years in senior leadership with multi-disciplinary teams, capital budgets exceeding $1M, and multi-site/global scope
Proven leadership in 24/5 or 24/7 environments with 500+ employees in a 500,000+ sq ft facility
Track record managing complex capital projects from concept through commissioning
Experience designing physical security programs across international jurisdictions, ideally including Latin America
Demonstrated duty-of-care experience for international or remote/hybrid employees
Measurable EH&S performance improvement (OSHA recordable/DART rate reduction)
Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Facilities Management, Environmental Science, Occupational Health & Safety, or related field.
Deep familiarity with OSHA 29 CFR 1910, EPA/RCRA/Clean Air & Water Acts, MPCA requirements, NFPA standards, building systems (HVAC, electrical, fire/life-safety), and platforms such as Intelex, Cority, or Velocity EHS.

Nice To Haves

Print, binding, fulfillment, or converting operations experience strongly preferred
MBA or M.S. strongly preferred.
CSP, CIH, CHMM, CFM, FMP, CPP, PSP, PMP, CEM, or Six Sigma Black Belt—held or actively pursued.
ISO or other program implementations and management
Enterprise security platforms and AI-enabled analytics
Corporate global security, threat intelligence, or crisis management background
Energy management programs with measurable kWh/water/waste reductions
Real-time monitoring dashboards for facilities performance and compliance reporting

Responsibilities

Oversee HVAC, electrical, fire protection, and building automation systems across the Minnesota campus and secondary facility; govern multi-year facility master plans, preventive/predictive maintenance, and business-continuity planning.
Establish and oversee lease administration. Portfolio management and reporting. Partner with brokers to define & execute new transactions. External stakeholder management.
Own executive-level accountability for OSHA, EPA, and MPCA compliance; champion a 100% Safe safety culture; lead programs covering LOTO, HazCom, confined space, and environmental controls specific to print manufacturing (VOC/HAP emissions, ink/solvent management, SWPPP, waste).
Build and execute a global security strategy spanning access control, CCTV, guard force management, and threat/vulnerability assessments; establish duty-of-care programs including travel security and 24/7 crisis communication.
Lead multi-year capital plans and complex projects from concept to commissioning; apply Lean methodologies to drive uptime and efficiency.
Govern a global vendor framework across facilities, environmental, and security providers; cultivate relationships with regulators, insurers, and industry associations.
Coach leaders and a multi-disciplinary team of technicians, engineers, and EH&S professionals across multiple shifts; build depth through succession planning and talent development.
Own operating and capital budgets across Facilities, Maintenance, and EH&S; report performance to the VP of Operations and executive leadership.

Benefits

2nd shift differential of $4.00 per hour
3rd shift differential of $5.00 per hour
Bonus plan
Flex My Way is a set of supportive workplace policies designed to help manage personal and professional responsibilities, whether caring for family, giving back to the community, or finding time to refresh and reset.
Flexible work arrangements, including work from anywhere for up to 8 weeks per year
Grow My Way programming and skills-first approach
On-the-job coaching &and learning
Leadership capability development
Harvard Management Courses
Key talent programs
3 weeks vacation
10 sick days
9 company holidays
3 floating days
Uniform and laundry service
Two company-wide Mental Health Days off
Access to the Headspace app
Retirement savings
Tuition reimbursement
Employee incentive programs
Resources for mental, physical, and financial wellbeing
Globally recognized, award-winning reputation for inclusion and belonging, flexibility, work-life balance, and more.
Two paid volunteer days off annually
Opportunities to get involved with pro-bono consulting projects and Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) initiatives.
Market competitive health, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance programs
Competitive 401k plan with company match
Market leading work life benefits with competitive vacation, sick and safe paid time off, paid holidays (including two company mental health days off), parental leave, sabbatical leave.
Optional hospital, accident and sickness insurance paid 100% by the employee
Optional life and AD&D insurance paid 100% by the employee
Flexible Spending and Health Savings Accounts
Fitness reimbursement
Access to Employee Assistance Program
Group Legal Identity Theft Protection benefit paid 100% by employee
Access to 529 Plan
Commuter benefits
Adoption & Surrogacy Assistance
Employee Stock Purchase Plan