Facilities Manager

Our  client isseeking a
strong, visionary leader
for a Facilities Manager for the Richmond, Virginia area with a proven track record in
industrial maintenance and reliability
in overseeing site-wide mechanical operations. This role is pivotal in driving strategic initiatives, optimizing asset performance, and fostering a culture of continuous improvement across a large-scale operation. The ideal candidate will bring deep trade experience, technical reliability expertise, and a collaborative mindset to lead a diverse team and manage complex vendor relationships.

• Lead and coach a multidisciplinary team
  , fostering collaboration and servant leadership. Drive strategic alignment across departments and ensure high engagement and performance.
• Oversee
  mechanical maintenance across the site, including reliability programs (RCA, vibration analysis, instrumentation). Champion best practices and long-term asset health.
• Collaborate with the Project Management team to maintain the investment log, manage CAPEX projects ($5–10M/year), and ensure ROI targets are met.
• Build strong partnerships with 15–20
  vendors and manage a $11M inventory. Ensure supplier performance and alignment with operational goals.
• Manage budget and compliance including a fixed monthly cost of $1.8M and ensure compliance with corporate standards, safety protocols, and business processes.
• Drive strategic planning and lean manufacturing initiatives (
  CI mindset
  ).
• Ensure operational excellence and solve problems through coaching and data-driven decision-making.
• Lead annual action planning and budget development.
• Monitor and report asset performance; implement improvement methods.
• Ensure quality and safety standards are met across maintenance teams.
• Engage and develop employees through structured processes and performance management.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including reliability, planning, and stores.

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or Industrial Engineering (or related field).
• Minimum 5 years leading a maintenance department in an industrial setting (10 years preferred).
• Experience
  with reliability programs and CI initiatives
  .
• Proven leadership of trades workforce.
• Familiarity with heavy equipment in the manufacturing industry required.
• Experience managing CAPEX and maintenance budgets.
• SAP CMMS or similar ERP systems.
• Understanding of reliability tools (RCA, vibration analysis, instrumentation).