Facilities Team Leader

Function and Department: Innovation & Technology – Technology Operations

Location:

Linden Business & Technology Center

Salary Range: $80K - 150K

Position Summary

The Facility Team Leader is responsible for leading and overseeing site maintenance and facility services to ensure safe, reliable, and efficient operations. This role focuses on resource planning, minimizing R&D downtime, managing service contracts, and driving continuous improvement in facility operations aligned with Infineum’s objectives of safety, reliability, and value delivery.

Key Outputs:
What we can expect from you

• Supervise the facility team, ensuring task prioritization, training, and compliance with safety and quality standards.
• Provide first-level troubleshooting and support for facility operations.
• Manage equipment downtime for both breakdowns and planned work to support Business and R&D operations.
• Communicate effectively with internal customers to manage expectations on open and completed requests.
• Champion reliability culture and root cause analysis to achieve equipment availability targets.
• Own and optimize facility service contracts to maximize value and prepare for negotiations.
• Demonstrate visible safety leadership across all facility and contractor activities.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to plan and execute facility projects, ensuring timely delivery and resource alignment.
• Maintain facility manuals and procedures for compliance and knowledge management.
• Participate in audits to ensure documentation and adherence to standards.
• Manage work permits, ensuring proper training and compliance.

What skills will you gain from this role?

• Proactive leadership and team management.
• Contract negotiation and vendor management.
• Project coordination and resource planning.
• Advanced troubleshooting and problem‑solving skills.
• Cross‑functional collaboration and stakeholder engagement.
• Effective written and verbal communication.
• Ownership of programs and processes.

A successful candidate is likely to have:

• 5+ years of experience in Maintenance, Manufacturing, or Project Planning.
• Strong commitment to HSSE and operational excellence.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and drive continuous improvement.
• Working knowledge of SAP.
• Troubleshooting and root cause analysis skills.
• Strong organizational and communication skills.

What we offer:

• The opportunity to learn and grow. We believe there is no better way to learn than by doing, so from day one you will have the opportunity to make a real difference and develop the next generation of battery materials and lubricant additives that will power transportation of the future.
• High levels of project management responsibility and autonomy
• Opportunity to gain patents for your innovative contributions
• Direct customer and collaborator interactions
• Exposure across several key global groups and the opportunity to work with people from around the world, gaining an understanding of a commercial business as a whole
• Build a stimulating, long-term career with an inclusive company that values everyone as an individual
• Competitive salary, medical and retirement benefits
• Community outreach activities & social clubs – Recognition, Inclusiveness & Diversity, Environmental
• Onsite medical, café, gym, fitness classes, sports teams and secure onsite parking Convenient to NYC, Airport & Public Transportation.

Infineum is a world‑class specialty chemicals company dedicated to groundbreaking specialty chemicals through innovative research. Our purpose is to create a sustainable future through innovative chemistry and we are proud of our global footprint and commitment to safety.

Why Work for Us:

Infineum offers competitive pay, work flexibility, and comprehensive wellbeing initiatives. Our inclusive and collaborative culture ensures every team member is valued and empowered, fostering growth and development. Join Infineum for a rewarding career where innovation and support are at the forefront.