Facilities Manager

Ducommun • Joplin, MO

25d • Onsite

About The Position

The Facilities Manager is responsible for the efficient operation, safety, compliance, and continuous improvement of the company’s facilities. The role applies process engineering methods to improve workflows and equipment reliability, and leads the maintenance and facility teams. Responsibilities include overseeing maintenance programs, budgets, capital projects, and compliance with operational, regulatory, and safety standards.

At Ducommun’s Joplin, Missouri facility, which manufactures wiring harnesses for aerospace, defense, industrial, and medical industries, the Facilities Manager oversees building systems and assets, maintenance operations, safety, and facility improvement projects. The role also protects controlled information and supports security policies, manages hazardous waste generated in the employee’s work area, and performs other duties as assigned. Regular and acceptable attendance is an essential function of the job.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Process Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Facilities Management, or a related discipline.
• Five to eight years of experience in facility management, maintenance leadership, or process/operations engineering.
• Proficiency with maintenance planning tools such as CMMS, TPM, and RCM.
• Strong understanding of reliability engineering principles.
• Knowledge of regulatory and safety compliance requirements and building/facility systems.
• Strong analytical skills focused on process optimization and problem-solving.
• Strong leadership, communication, and team-building abilities.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities, meet deadlines, and work cross-functionally.

Nice To Haves

• Advanced degree or certifications in facility or maintenance management, such as CFM, CMRP, or FMP.
• Project management experience; PMP certification is a plus.
• Proven experience supervising maintenance personnel in an industrial, manufacturing, or logistics environment.
• Certified Facility Manager (CFM).
• OSHA 30 Certification.

Responsibilities

• Apply process engineering methodologies, including Lean and Six Sigma, to optimize workflows, facility layout, maintenance workflows, and equipment uptime.
• Lead root cause analyses for recurring issues and implement corrective actions.
• Manage facility operations, including HVAC, utilities, mechanical systems, electrical infrastructure, and building assets.
• Develop, implement, and oversee preventive, predictive, and reliability-centered maintenance programs.
• Maintain facility readiness for production, logistics, or business operations and ensure compliance with building codes, environmental regulations, and life-safety requirements.
• Direct, supervise, and mentor maintenance technicians, planners, and engineers; assign work, monitor performance, and conduct evaluations.
• Develop team technical capabilities through coaching and training.
• Establish and track maintenance performance indicators, including MTTR, MTBF, and maintenance cost per asset.
• Promote ownership, safety, and continuous improvement within the maintenance department.
• Develop, update, and maintain standard operating procedures for maintenance and facility operations.
• Ensure compliance with OSHA, EPA, and applicable local, state, and federal regulations.
• Lead safety inspections, risk assessments, and incident investigations; promote prevention-focused safety practices.
• Develop and oversee facility and maintenance budgets for labor, materials, utilities, and capital expenditures.
• Manage spare parts inventory, vendor relationships, and service contracts.
• Perform cost-benefit analyses for facility improvement projects and maintenance strategies.
• Plan and manage facility upgrades, renovations, and equipment installations.
• Coordinate engineering, production, operations, and external contractors to deliver projects on time, within scope, and within budget.
• Protect and maintain Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI), including its authorized marking, storage, transmission, and destruction, to prevent unauthorized access, dissemination, or use.
• Support visitor and security policies protecting ITAR/EAR/CMMC/CUI information, documents, and products, and promptly inform management of concerns.
• Properly handle and manage hazardous waste generated in the employee’s work area.
• Perform other duties as assigned and maintain regular, acceptable attendance.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager