Facilities Lead

JBT Marel•Eastlake, OH

11d•Onsite

About The Position

The Facilities Lead coordinates building-related vendors, services, maintenance, housekeeping, security, and safety activities to help maintain a safe, clean, secure, and efficient work environment. The role serves as a central point of contact for employees, management, and external service providers, tracking facility requests and vendor work to ensure timely completion and follow-up. The position also coordinates facility safety inspections and corrective actions, maintains access-control processes, and works with Human Resources and site leadership to organize site-wide events, meetings, training sessions, and other employee programs. JBT Marel describes a collaborative and inclusive culture focused on employee development and sustainable innovation.

Requirements

At least 3 years of experience in facilities coordination, maintenance, housekeeping, office administration, or a related operational support role.
Experience coordinating multiple vendors, contractors, and service providers in a manufacturing, warehouse, office, or industrial environment.
Ability to coordinate projects, prioritize competing demands, and manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.
Strong organizational, problem-solving, and attention-to-detail skills.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, including Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Teams, and facility/work order management systems.

Responsibilities

Serve as the primary point of contact for building-related vendors, suppliers, and service providers, supporting communication, issue resolution, and service delivery.
Coordinate building support services, including uniforms, fire protection systems and inspections, security and key FOB/access control systems, janitorial services, maintenance contractors, and waste management.
Maintain vendor relationships, schedule services, track performance, and ensure compliance with company standards, safety requirements, and contractual obligations.
Facilitate access requests and badge/FOB management, and coordinate facility security activities with internal stakeholders and external providers.
Oversee daily facility maintenance and housekeeping coordination to support a safe, clean, secure, and efficient work environment.
Act as the central liaison among employees, management, and external service providers for facility needs, repairs, and improvements.
Monitor facility service requests, preventive maintenance schedules, and vendor work orders to ensure timely completion and follow-up.
Coordinate with Human Resources and site leadership to plan and execute site-wide events, employee engagement activities, meetings, training sessions, and special programs.
Coordinate facility safety inspections, audits, and corrective action plans to address hazards and ensure timely resolution.
Ensure emergency exits, safety equipment, first aid supplies, and workplace signage are maintained and accessible.