Facilities & HSE Manager

About Us:

Skeeter Products, Inc. is a leading boat manufacturing company, known for producing state-of-the-art, high-performance Bass Fishing Boats that set the standard in the boating industry. Our reputation for quality craftsmanship and innovation has made us a top choice for boating enthusiasts worldwide. We are eagerly seeking a Facility & HSE Manager to lead our facility maintenance and organization's health, safety, environmental, and regulatory compliance programs.

POSITION SUMMARY:

This role ensures the reliability and efficiency of facility infrastructure, maintains compliance with applicable regulations, and promotes a safe, sustainable, and productive manufacturing environment that supports operational excellence and the long-term performance of facility assets.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

Facilities Management

• Lead facility operations, maintenance, utilities, infrastructure, and support systems to ensure safe, reliable, and efficient manufacturing operations.
• Develop and manage preventive and predictive maintenance programs for facility assets and building systems, including HVAC, electrical, plumbing, utilities, security, and fire protection.
• Plan, budget, and manage capital improvement projects, facility modifications, and infrastructure upgrades from concept through implementation.
• Provide technical support to improve manufacturing processes, facility performance, equipment reliability, energy efficiency, and cost reduction initiatives.
• Maintain facility documentation, permits, records, CAD layouts, and regulatory compliance requirements.
• Manage facility budgets, contractors, vendors, and project resources to ensure quality, safety, and cost-effective execution.
• Evaluate facility conditions, identify improvement opportunities, and support strategic growth and expansion initiatives.
• Maintain and improve company maintenance software to support preventative maintenance, asset reliability, and operational efficiency.

Health, Safety & Environmental (HSE) Management

• Develop, implement, and maintain health, safety, and environmental programs to ensure compliance with OSHA, EPA, TCEQ, and applicable regulatory requirements.
• Lead safety culture initiatives through employee engagement, training, hazard identification, risk assessments, incident investigations, and corrective action programs.
• Manage environmental compliance activities, including permits, reporting, hazardous materials, waste management, pollution prevention, and sustainability initiatives.
• Collaborate in administration of workers' compensation, injury prevention, return-to-work programs, emergency response planning, fire prevention, and safety committee activities.
• Monitor HSE performance metrics, maintain required records, and coordinate regulatory inspections, audits, and compliance reviews.
• Enforce HSE standards and intervene when unsafe conditions or behaviors are observed.

Leadership & Continuous Improvement

• Lead and develop Facilities and HSE personnel while establishing departmental goals, objectives, and performance metrics.
• Partner with Operations, Engineering, Quality, and Human Resources to support business objectives and operational excellence.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives using Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, and root-cause problem-solving methodologies.
• Serve as the site subject matter expert for facility operations, engineering projects, and HSE compliance.
• Manage customer, corporate, insurance, and regulatory audits.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Environmental Health & Safety, Industrial Technology, Facilities Management, or related field preferred; equivalent experience considered.
• 5-7 years of progressive experience in manufacturing facilities, engineering, maintenance, and/or HSE leadership.
• Experience managing maintenance programs, capital projects, budgets, contractors, and regulatory compliance in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong knowledge of OSHA, EPA, NFPA, environmental regulations, and safety management systems.
• Demonstrated leadership, project management, communication, and problem-solving abilities.
• Professional certifications such as CPE, CFM, CSP, or related credentials preferred.

KNOWELEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES

• Knowledge of facility infrastructure, utilities, building systems, manufacturing processes, maintenance best practices, and equipment reliability.
• Ability to conduct risk assessments, incident investigations, root cause analysis, and corrective action management.
• Proficiency with CAD, CMMS, EHS systems, Microsoft Office, and technical documentation.
• Strong analytical, organizational, leadership, and communication skills.
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings, specifications, contracts, and regulatory requirements.