Job Description

Role Overview

The Facilities Manager is responsible for the safe, reliable, and efficient operation of GTI's Buffalo manufacturing facility. This role owns facility infrastructure, utilities, production equipment maintenance, and site services to ensure maximum uptime and operational readiness.


This is a hands-on leadership role with deep maintenance accountability. The Facilities Manager leads preventive and corrective maintenance execution, oversees facility services, and partners with plant leadership to ensure facilities, equipment, and infrastructure fully support production demands.

Core Responsibilities

Facility & Plant Infrastructure

Own the overall condition, safety, and functionality of the manufacturing facility Maintain building systems including electrical distribution, HVAC, plumbing, lighting, fire protection, and structural elements Conduct regular facility inspections and ensure the plantremainsclean, organized, and production-readyat all times Support facility upgrades, layout changes, and infrastructure improvements aligned with production needs

Equipment Maintenance & Reliability

Own maintenance and reliability for production equipment and facility support systems Oversee machinery, production lines, conveyors, welders, lasers, compressed air systems, and utilities Develop, implement, and enforce preventive and predictive maintenance programs Track and report reliability KPIs including uptime percentage, downtime hours, MTBF, and PM compliance Support machine upgrades, new equipment installs, and process expansions

Troubleshooting, Repairs & Emergency Response

Lead and perform troubleshooting and repairs for facility systems and production equipment Respond to unplanned downtime and critical equipment failures with urgency Lead emergency repair and recovery efforts to restore operations quickly Maintain and continuously improve access control, monitoring, and emergency response protocols

Maintenance Systems & Asset Management

Implement and manage CMMS for maintenance planning, execution, and tracking Maintainaccuraterecords for equipment, assets, tools, parts inventory, and maintenance history Support asset tracking systems and ensure proper documentation of repairs and upgrades

Safety, Compliance & Risk Management

Ensure compliance with OSHA, environmental, and local/state regulatory requirements Conduct safety inspections and audits toidentifyand mitigate hazards Enforce safe work practices and promote a strong safety culture across facilities and maintenance teams

Vendor & Contractor Management

Manage external contractors and service providers for maintenance, repairs, and facility services Coordinate vendor work, ensure quality standards are met, and manage service-level expectations Support procurement of parts, tools, and maintenance services

Custodial, Waste & Site Services

Lead custodial and waste management activities tomaintaina clean, compliant facility Oversee recycling, waste handling, and hazardous waste management Implement efficiency and sustainability initiatives to reduce waste and operating costs

Team Leadership & Development

Lead and supervise maintenance technicians and site services personnel Set daily priorities andallocateresources based on production risk and impact Train, coach, and develop team members to improve capability and responsiveness Drive accountability, ownership, and execution discipline

Budget & Resource Management

Manage facilities and maintenance budgets Identifycost-saving opportunities through improved reliability, extended asset life, and waste reduction Balance cost control with uptime, safety, and quality requirements

Required Qualifications

6+ years of experience in facilities or maintenance management within a manufacturing or industrial environment Strong hands-on maintenance background across mechanical, electrical, and facility systems Experience leading multi-functional teams including maintenance and site services Proven experience reducing downtime and improving equipment reliability Experience with CMMS, maintenance planning, and reliability practices Strong understanding of manufacturing facilities, layouts, and operational best practices Strong communication, prioritization, and problem-solving skills Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced production environment

Preferred Qualifications

Experience in fabrication, heavy industrial, or complex manufacturing environments Knowledge of TPM, preventive and predictive maintenance methodologies Supervisory or people-management experience Trade certifications or technical training * Experience working with external contractors and service providers