Director of Facilities

Unusual Machines•Orlando, FL

4d•$135,000 - $150,000•Onsite

About The Position

Unusual Machines is a U.S.-based drone and drone parts company focused on the small and First-Person View (FPV) segments of the drone market. Our brands - Rotor Riot and Fat Shark - are two of the most respected names in FPV and have helped shape the industry through e-commerce, product development, and a deep connection with the pilot community. We’re expanding into enterprise and defense - bringing our obsessive attention to performance, design, and U.S.-based manufacturing into high-stakes environments like search and rescue and military innovation. With several of our products already approved by the Defense Innovation Unit, we’re solving procurement issues for customers who demand speed, agility, and compliance. If you love working at the intersection of community, content, and cutting-edge technology, you’ll feel right at home here. You in This Role are an experienced facilities leader who thrives in fast-growth, operationally complex environments and knows how to bring structure, organization, and scalability to rapidly evolving operations. You are equally comfortable leading expansion projects and buildouts as you are walking facilities, solving operational issues in real time, managing vendors, improving preventative maintenance programs, and helping teams stay ahead of growth. You know how to balance strategic planning with hands-on execution, communicate proactively, and operate with urgency in environments where priorities can shift quickly. Most importantly, you are a visible leader and strong coach who can develop people, build scalable processes, and help create the operational backbone needed to support a rapidly growing manufacturing organization.

Requirements

10+ years of facilities leadership experience in manufacturing, warehouse, logistics, distribution, or fast-growth operational environments
Experience leading facilities operations across multiple sites
Strong construction, expansion, and buildout coordination experience
Experience managing vendors, contractors, landlords, and facility-related partnerships
Strong understanding of: HVAC systems, Electrical systems, Warehouse/manufacturing infrastructure, Access control/security systems, Preventative maintenance programs, Fire/life safety systems
Experience operating in fast-growth or rapidly changing environments
Strong organizational and prioritization skills
High sense of urgency and operational responsiveness
Proven ability to balance strategic planning with hands-on execution
Strong leadership and team development capabilities
Excellent communication and relationship-building skills
Ability to independently prioritize and lead facilities operations with limited direction
Candidates must be a US Citizen or permanent resident to be eligible for employment

Nice To Haves

Manufacturing and warehouse environment experience
Security and safety oversight experience
Experience supporting rapid expansion and multi-site growth
Startup or high-growth company experience
Experience scaling facilities infrastructure while processes are still evolving

Responsibilities

Lead facilities operations across multiple Orlando-area locations
Coordinate expansions, buildouts, moves, and space planning
Manage landlord, broker, contractor, and vendor relationships
Improve facilities processes and preventative maintenance programs
Oversee physical security systems, access control, visitor management, and emergency preparedness coordination
Partner cross-functionally with HR, Operations, Manufacturing, and Finance
Coach and develop the Facilities Manager and broader Facilities team
Prioritize and resolve reactive operational issues quickly and effectively
Help create scalable systems that support continued company growth
Lead all facilities-related operations across corporate, warehouse, manufacturing, and fulfillment locations
Oversee facilities expansion projects, renovations, buildouts, and occupancy planning
Manage lease coordination activities in partnership with the company’s Realtor of record
Lead vendor management efforts, including janitorial, maintenance, security, HVAC, electrical, utilities, and construction-related vendors
Develop scalable preventative maintenance and facilities management processes
Oversee physical security operations, including badge/access systems, visitor management, and facility security coordination
Partner with leadership on space planning, parking logistics, and future facilities growth needs
Manage facilities budgets, invoice approvals, and vendor negotiations
Support emergency preparedness planning and overall facility readiness
Partner with HR and Operations on company events, facility logistics, and employee experience initiatives
Coordinate move management and new site readiness activities
Ensure facilities remain safe, functional, organized, and operationally effective as the company scales
Develop and coach the Facilities Manager while helping build long-term team capabilities
Help create accountability, communication, and ownership across facilities operations