Facilities & Maintenance Manager

Description

ABOUT US

Join a Global Photonics Leader: Engineering Solutions from the Deep Ocean to Outer Space!

Gooch & Housego (G&H) is a global precision photonics manufacturer serving the industrial, aerospace & defense, life sciences, and semiconductor markets. With operations across North America, Europe, and Asia, G&H designs and manufactures advanced optical components, systems, and subsystems that enable some of the world’s most demanding applications.

THE OPPORTUNITY

As the Facilities & Maintenance Manager, you will provide leadership and hands-on oversight for the site's buildings, infrastructure, utilities, and maintenance operations to support safe, reliable, and efficient manufacturing operations. Working closely with Operations, Engineering, EHS, and Site Leadership, you will ensure facility systems, utilities, and infrastructure consistently support production requirements while driving reliability, cost efficiency, and continuous improvement initiatives. 

This role is ideal for a technically skilled leader who enjoys solving complex facility challenges, improving operational performance, and maintaining world-class manufacturing infrastructure within a high-mix, low-volume precision manufacturing environment.

WHAT YOU'LL BE DOING 

Facility Operations & Infrastructure Reliability

• Lead day-to-day operation, maintenance, and reliability of buildings, utilities, grounds, and facility infrastructure to ensure safe and uninterrupted manufacturing operations. 
• Maintain the safe and reliable operation of critical facility systems including HVAC, compressed air, electrical distribution, plumbing, fire protection, security systems, loading docks, and general site infrastructure. 
• Monitor facility performance, respond to equipment and infrastructure issues, and implement corrective actions to minimize downtime and business disruption. 

Preventive Maintenance & Asset Management

• Develop, implement, and continuously improve preventive and predictive maintenance programs for facility systems, infrastructure, and equipment. 
• Maintain maintenance records, asset histories, and equipment documentation while ensuring timely completion of preventive maintenance activities. 
• Analyze maintenance trends, identify recurring issues, and implement permanent corrective actions to improve facility reliability and reduce total maintenance costs. 

Contractor, Project & Capital Management

• Manage external contractors, service providers, and vendors to ensure work is completed safely, efficiently, and in accordance with company standards. 
• Lead facility improvement projects including office renovations, production layout changes, equipment relocations, infrastructure upgrades, and expansion activities. 
• Support capital planning activities by identifying facility improvement opportunities, developing project scopes, and managing project budgets and timelines. 

Safety, Compliance & Environmental Stewardship

• Ensure facility operations comply with all applicable safety, environmental, building, and regulatory requirements. 
• Partner with EHS teams to maintain compliance with OSHA, environmental regulations, fire codes, and company policies. 
• Identify and correct facility-related hazards, support emergency preparedness activities, and maintain business continuity plans related to facility infrastructure.

WHAT YOU BRING

Qualifications & Skills

• Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Facilities Management, Engineering, Industrial Technology, Construction Management, or related discipline preferred. 
• Minimum seven years of industrial or commercial facilities maintenance experience with progressively increasing responsibility. 
• Demonstrated hands-on experience performing electrical, mechanical, plumbing, carpentry, and general building maintenance activities. 
• Experience supporting manufacturing, semiconductor, photonics, aerospace, or other industrial environments preferred. 
• Strong knowledge of facility systems including HVAC, compressed air, electrical distribution, plumbing, fire protection, and building infrastructure. 
• Experience developing and managing preventive maintenance programs and asset reliability initiatives. 
• Proven experience managing  contractors, vendors, facility projects, and maintenance budgets. 
• Strong troubleshooting, root cause analysis, and problem-solving skills. 
• Experience utilizing Computerized Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS) preferred. 
• Knowledge of OSHA regulations, environmental compliance requirements, and facility safety practices. 
• Excellent organizational, planning, and communication skills with the ability to prioritize multiple activities and respond effectively to changing business needs. 

Preferred Certifications

• HVAC Certification 
• OSHA 30 Certification 
• Certified Facility Manager (CFM) or equivalent certification preferred 
• Forklift Certification 
• Welding or fabrication experience preferred 

SUCCESS MEASURES

Success in this role will be measured through:

• Facility uptime and infrastructure reliability. 
• Timely completion of preventive maintenance activities. 
• Reduction in unplanned downtime and maintenance-related disruptions. 
• Maintenance cost control and effective budget management. 
• Responsiveness to maintenance requests and customer satisfaction. 
• Reduction in contractor utilization for routine maintenance activities. 
• Successful execution of facility improvement and capital projects. 
• Continuous improvement in facility safety, reliability, and operational performance. 

G&H Benefits Include

• Competitive compensation package
• Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with company match
• Paid vacation and company holidays
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Professional development and career growth opportunities

If you're ready to make a meaningful impact in a world-class photonics environment and help advance next-generation optical technologies, we'd love to hear from you.

Notes: This job description is not intended to be exhaustive in every respect, but rather to clearly define the fundamental purpose, responsibilities, and dimensions of the role. Employees are expected to undertake all other reasonable and related tasks allocated by their manager. 

US Applicants: In the instance that the position will involve having access to items and technical data that may be controlled under U.S. export laws and regulations ("U.S. Export Control Laws"), including but not limited to the Export Administration Regulations ("EAR") and the International Traffic in Arms Regulations ("ITAR"). To comply with the U.S. Export Control Laws, G&H must assess whether candidates are "U.S. persons" as defined under applicable regulations. Certain questions asked during the application process are intended to assess this and will be used for evaluation purposes only. Failure to provide the necessary information may result in our inability to consider you further for this position. 

The Company is committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all employees and applicants for employment. The Company does not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices on the grounds of gender, race, religion or belief, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.