Bachelor’s degree in Facilities Management, Engineering, Environmental Health & Safety, Industrial Management, or related field preferred.
5–10+ years of facilities and EH&S management experience, preferably in manufacturing or machine shop environments.
Experience managing multiple facilities.
Strong knowledge of OSHA, EPA, NFPA, and local building regulations.
Experience with preventative maintenance systems.
Proven leadership, project management, and problem-solving skills.
Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
Strong communication and organizational skills.
Preferred Certifications
OSHA 30 Certification
Certified Safety Professional (CSP)
Certified Facility Manager (CFM)
LEED or environmental compliance certifications a plus
Due to ITAR compliance, this position requires candidates to be a U.S. Citizen, Permanent Resident Alien, or Protected Individual per 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3)
Essential Functions / Responsibilities:
Facilities & Operations Management
Manage day-to-day facility operations across multiple sites, including manufacturing, Machine Shop, Warehouse, and Office environments.
Oversee building systems including HVAC, electrical, plumbing, compressed air, fire protection, security, and utilities.
Develop and manage preventative maintenance programs to minimize downtime and maintain operational efficiency for production, machine shop and facilities
Coordinate repairs, renovations, and capital improvement projects.
Manage relationships with contractors and service providers
Ensure facilities meet operational, environmental, and safety standards.
Environmental Health & Safety (EH&S)
Lead company EH&S programs and promote a strong safety culture across all locations.
Ensure compliance with OSHA, EPA, state, and local regulations.
Develop, implement, and maintain safety policies, procedures, and training programs.
Conduct safety audits, inspections, risk assessments, and incident investigations.
Maintain required EH&S documentation, permits, and reporting.
Lead corrective and preventive actions related to workplace safety incidents.
Coordinate emergency response plans, evacuation procedures, and safety drills.
Manage hazardous waste handling, storage, and disposal programs where applicable.
Multi-Site Leadership
Standardize facility and safety processes across multiple locations.
Travel between sites to support operations, audits, projects, and employee engagement.
Partner with site leadership teams to identify operational and safety improvements.
Monitor facility budgets, maintenance costs, and EH&S metrics across locations.
Support expansion projects, equipment moves, and new site/product integrations.
Vendor & Project Management
Source and manage external contractors and facility vendors.
Negotiate service agreements and monitor vendor performance.
Oversee facility-related capital expenditures and improvement projects.
Ensure all contractors follow company safety requirements and site procedures.
The Facilities Manager is responsible for overseeing facility operations, maintenance, Environmental Health & Safety (EH&S), and regulatory compliance across multiple company locations. This role ensures safe, efficient, and compliant operations while supporting manufacturing, machine shop, warehouse, office, and distribution activities. The position manages vendor relationships, capital projects, preventative maintenance programs, and company-wide safety initiatives.
Electro Switch, starting with only six employees, was founded in 1946 in Weymouth, Massachusetts as a switch supplier to the military. Over the succeeding decades, the expertise acquired in designing and building rugged, high quality, mil-spec rotary switches was adapted to new product lines as the company expanded into the heavy duty Industrial and Electric Utility markets.
From critical applications like life support systems and massive data communications centers to every day necessities like street lighting, people depend on the performance of electrical switches. When you select a switch or relay from Electroswitch, you are gaining the benefit of 80 years of experience. The primary supplier of rugged, high-quality products for electrical utilities, nuclear power plants and the U.S. Navy, Electroswitch has the knowledge to meet the intricacies of any application with quality, reliability and performance. With Electroswitch, there is... "Never A Doubt."
Electroswitch offers a competitive benefits package that includes paid holidays, paid sick and vacation time, health, dental and vision insurance, company paid life insurance, 401k retirement plan with a company match.
Electroswitch is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and provides Equal employment opportunities for all current and prospective employees.
Electroswitch will provide reasonable accommodations which do not impose an undue hardship on the company, to enable individuals with disabilities to participate fully in the interviewing and hiring process and during their employment in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act and the Rehabilitation Act of 1973.