Facilities Operations Manager
About The Position
Layup Parts is a manufacturing technology company using proprietary software, automation, and advanced manufacturing systems to support customers in aerospace, defense, robotics, and other industries. The Facilities Operations Manager will oversee daily facility operations and help ensure the workplace is clean, organized, stocked, reliable, and ready for visitors. The role suits a versatile facilities professional who enjoys varied responsibilities and takes pride in maintaining a high-functioning space. The position manages facilities vendors and contracts, serves as the first point of contact for facility issues and repair requests, and leads front-of-house security and reception. It also supports space planning and furniture projects, coordinates equipment deliveries and installations, and develops processes and contingency plans to improve reliability and keep production running. Occasional weekend or off-hours work may be required.
Requirements
- At least 3 years of experience in workplace or facilities services in a larger environment, described as 100 to 200 employees and facilities of 100,000 square feet or more.
- Excellent customer service and communication skills.
- Strong time-management and multitasking skills, with a natural sense of urgency.
- Attention to detail and ability to identify issues early.
- Strong organization and ability to build processes, maintain standards, and manage multiple priorities.
- Proactive problem-solving skills, including assessing situations, finding solutions, and engaging appropriate resources.
- Experience managing vendors, maintenance programs, and facility operating budgets.
Nice To Haves
- Familiarity with security best practices for ITAR-regulated facilities.
- Experience implementing facility management or preventive maintenance systems.
- Experience developing annual operating budgets and long-term maintenance forecasts.
Responsibilities
- Manage facilities vendors, including janitorial, security, beverage, pantry, office supply, waste management, and utility providers, and hold them to high standards through routine facility walkthroughs.
- Define scopes of work, write requests for quotations, and award facilities contracts with support from the Construction/Facilities Manager and Procurement team.
- Oversee day-to-day facility operations to keep the space clean, organized, fully stocked, and ready for visitors.
- Serve as the first point of contact for facilities tickets, issues, and repair requests, and coordinate solutions.
- Lead front-of-house security and reception to provide a welcoming and organized visitor experience.
- Support space planning as the team grows.
- Manage furniture projects from planning through delivery and setup.
- Coordinate on-site logistics for machine and equipment deliveries and installations while minimizing disruption to operations.
- Improve facility reliability, reduce costs, and build processes that can scale with the company.
- Develop response plans, service relationships, and contingency procedures for critical building utilities to keep production running.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
- Short- and long-term disability insurance.
- Company-paid life insurance.
- Equity option grants.
- 401(k) plan.
- Unlimited paid time off.
- Nine federal holidays.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
Education Level
No Education Listed
