The posting
A specialized manufacturer of precast concrete solutions supporting major electrical and infrastructure projects, is seeking a Facility Manager to join their team in the Canton, OH area. This is a hands-on leadership opportunity for an experienced facilities professional who can keep a busy manufacturing environment running smoothly, manage outside contractors, and lead facility improvements that support long-term growth.
What You'll Do as the Facility Manager:
- Oversee the maintenance, upkeep, and overall condition of manufacturing facilities, buildings, grounds, and supporting infrastructure.
- Develop and manage preventive maintenance programs to improve reliability and minimize unexpected disruptions.
- Coordinate repairs and troubleshoot facility issues involving electrical, plumbing, HVAC, lighting, security, and utility systems.
- Lead facility upgrades, construction projects, renovations, and infrastructure improvements from planning through completion.
- Select, coordinate, and manage outside contractors, vendors, and service providers.
- Ensure contractors meet safety standards, insurance requirements, project expectations, and company policies.
- Conduct regular facility inspections and proactively identify maintenance needs and improvement opportunities.
- Coordinate planned shutdowns, utility modifications, and construction activities to minimize impacts on production.
- Partner with company leadership to prioritize facility investments and support future operational needs.
- Maintain a safe, organized, and efficient work environment while managing multiple projects and competing priorities.
Must-Haves as the Facility Manager:
- Experience managing facilities, maintenance operations, construction projects, or infrastructure improvements.
- Strong knowledge of building systems, including electrical, plumbing, HVAC, utilities, and general facility maintenance.
- Proven ability to coordinate contractors, vendors, and outside service providers.
- Experience overseeing facility repairs, improvement projects, and preventive maintenance activities.
- Ability to read and interpret blueprints, construction drawings, and technical documentation.
- Working knowledge of workplace safety requirements and contractor compliance.
- Strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office and maintenance tracking or scheduling systems.
- Comfortable working hands-on in a manufacturing environment, including walking production areas, climbing ladders, and occasionally lifting up to 50 pounds.
Nice-to-Haves as the Facility Manager:
- 5+ years of experience in facilities management, industrial maintenance, construction management, or project management.
- Experience supporting manufacturing, industrial, construction, or production facilities.
- Associate's or bachelor's degree in Facilities Management, Construction Management, Engineering, Business, or a related field.
- Experience coordinating facility expansions, equipment installations, or larger capital improvement projects.
- Familiarity with managing utility systems, production-related infrastructure, and maintenance planning in active industrial facilities.
- Experience working closely with production leadership to minimize operational interruptions during facility projects.
The Company Offers:
- Competitive base salary of $90,000-$110,000 annually.
- Opportunity to take ownership of facility operations within a growing, specialized manufacturing business.
- A hands-on management role with the ability to influence maintenance practices, infrastructure improvements, and facility reliability.
- The chance to lead meaningful facility upgrades and projects supporting long-term operational growth.
- A collaborative, solutions-focused environment that values accountability, technical knowledge, and proactive communication.
- Opportunity to make a visible impact on safety, operational efficiency, and the overall manufacturing environment.
