Manager, Facilities

A-dec Inc.•Newberg, OR

About The Position

At A-dec, we do more than create the highest quality products and services for the dental industry; we strive to deliver a superior employment experience for each of our team members. With an environment that encourages and assists each person in developing to their highest potential, a career at A-dec is incredibly rewarding. Overview The Facilities Manager ensures A-dec’s campus buildings and infrastructure are safe, reliable, and ready to support daily operations. This role leads facilities operations and capital projects, overseeing building systems, utilities, grounds, and fleet services. This role also manages service providers and contracts, including negotiation, renewals, and ongoing performance oversight. The Facilities Manager partners with Safety and Security leaders to support emergency preparedness and compliance, and drives continuous improvement through planned investments and upgrades.

Requirements

Strong leadership and organizational management skills, with the ability to lead through supervisors and project leaders.
Broad knowledge of facilities infrastructure, construction practices, and building systems.
Proven ability to manage complex initiatives involving scope, schedule, resources, risk, and financial constraints.
Demonstrated ability to influence and align senior leaders across the organization through clear communication, sound judgment, and credibility.
Demonstrated foresight and problem-solving ability to anticipate issues, evaluate options, and develop sound recommendations.
Strong financial and business judgment related to capital planning, cost control, and vendor performance.
Ability to respond to facility emergencies outside normal business hours as required.
Bachelor’s degree in facilities management, engineering, construction management, business, or a related field; equivalent experience may be considered.
8–10 years of progressive experience in facilities, construction, infrastructure, or property management roles.
Demonstrated experience managing capital and operating budgets.
Proven experience leading facility construction, renovation, or infrastructure upgrade projects.

Nice To Haves

Experience working in manufacturing or regulated environments preferred.

Responsibilities

Lead and develop facilities team, including the Facilities Supervisor and Facilities Project Lead/Engineer.
Establish clear accountability, performance expectations, and priorities for facilities operations and projects.
Execute workforce and succession planning to ensure long-term capability and continuity.
Foster a culture of safety, accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
Demonstrate clear, confident leadership presence through effective communication across the organization
Own the operation, reliability, and lifecycle management of campus buildings, utilities, grounds, vehicles, and facility-supported infrastructure.
Establish standards and priorities for facilities operations and ensure effective execution through supervisory leadership.
Partner with business leaders on space planning, workplace changes, and facility modifications.
Provide stewardship of A-dec-owned and leased properties in alignment with long-range campus plans.
Ensure facilities consistently support manufacturing, office, customer, and visitor needs.
Lead facility construction, renovation, and campus improvement projects from planning through completion.
Define and manage project scope, schedules, resources, budgets, and risk to ensure successful delivery.
Engage stakeholders early to gather requirements and maintain clear communication throughout project execution.
Own facilities operating and capital budgets, including significant expense and capital portfolios.
Develop and maintain multi-year infrastructure roadmaps for asset replacement, upgrades, and modernization (e.g., roofs, HVAC, utilities, PIT equipment, vehicles, and grounds assets).
Drive facility cost control, lifecycle optimization, sustainability, and energy-efficiency initiatives.
Manage and negotiate service agreements, leases, and construction contracts.
Oversee vendor and contractor performance for facilities services and construction activities.
Provide concise, executive-level updates on project progress, risks, and decisions.
Own facilities-related emergency preparedness and infrastructure readiness for events such as power outages, utility failures, severe weather, or building emergencies.
Partner with Safety and Security leaders to ensure facilities infrastructure supports emergency response, physical security, and safe operations.
Support emergency drills, audits, and post-incident reviews from a facilities and infrastructure perspective.
Ensure critical building systems and access points are maintained and ready to support emergency response.
Ensure facilities operations comply with applicable building codes, fire/life safety requirements, environmental regulations, and internal standards.
Partner with EHS and regulatory agencies during inspections, audits, and reviews related to facilities and infrastructure.
Use asset condition, cost, and performance data to inform planning, capital prioritization, and continuous improvement.
Identify and implement opportunities to improve reliability, energy efficiency, sustainability, and overall campus experience.