Facilities Manager

Ayr Wellness•Parma, OH

About The Position

The Facilities Manager is a strategic leadership role responsible for the facility’s maintenance management, safety environment, and overall performance. Reporting to the Director of Operations, the manager owns facility systems and infrastructure, executes the capital investment strategy, manages major contractor projects, and maintains the operational framework that enables the team to perform. The role establishes maintenance standards, manages the maintenance budget, leads the maintenance team, and partners with the Director of Operations to ensure facility systems support business goals. The position requires 7–10 years of facilities management experience, preferably in agriculture, biotech, cannabis, or regulated manufacturing. A bachelor’s degree is preferred, though an equivalent combination of work and education experience is accepted. The manager may be exposed to dust, kief, cleaning chemicals, and fumes, and must meet the physical demands described in the posting.

Requirements

Strong working knowledge of electrical, mechanical, plumbing, and HVAC systems.
Demonstrated ability to lead and develop teams in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
Proven experience managing contractors, construction projects, and capital expenditures.
Strong verbal and written communication skills.
High self-motivation, ownership, and accountability.
Experience managing budgets and driving financial performance.
Project management experience.
7–10 years of facilities management experience.
Demonstrated experience managing contractors and major capital projects.
Bachelor’s degree preferred; equivalent combination of work and education experience accepted.

Nice To Haves

Facilities management experience in agriculture, biotech, cannabis, or regulated manufacturing.
Experience with CMMS/work order systems; MaintainX preferred.

Responsibilities

Own and manage the overall safety environment for the facility, facility grounds, and maintenance department.
Collaborate with National Leaders to provide strategic direction and manage maintenance of the facility, grounds, and physical infrastructure.
Manage and oversee contractor projects, major construction projects, and capital expenditure initiatives.
Own and manage the facility maintenance budget, including forecasting, variance reporting, and cost control.
Lead the hiring, development, evaluation, and performance management of the maintenance team.
Establish and maintain standard operating procedures and preventive maintenance programs for equipment and systems.
Maintain all assets within MaintainX, including asset records, work history, and system integrity.
Partner with the National team on equipment procurement, installation, and facility improvement initiatives.
Ensure work areas meet safety, cleanliness, and regulatory standards.
Drive continuous improvement initiatives to eliminate waste and improve facility efficiency.
Serve as the primary escalation point for facility breakdowns after hours, on weekends, and holidays.
Perform other duties as assigned.