Facilities Manager

Facilities Manager The Facilities Manager will be responsible for ensuring the efficient operation, safety, compliance and continuous improvement of company facilities. This role leverages a strong background in process engineering to enhance operational workflows, ensure equipment reliability, and lead the maintenance and facility teams. The Facilities Manager will oversee preventive maintenance strategies, manage budgets, support capital projects, and ensure that the facility meets operational, regulatory and safety standards.

Who are we? Founded in 1849, Ducommun is the oldest company in California. Starting as a hardware supply store during the California Gold Rush and eventually assisted in the birth of the aerospace industry in Southern California by providing aircraft aluminum to early aerospace pioneers like Lindbergh, Douglas and Lockheed.

Today Ducommun is a global provider of innovative manufacturing solutions for customers in the aerospace, defense and industrial markets. We specialize in electronic and structural systems, producing complex products and components for commercial aircraft platforms, mission-critical military and space programs, and sophisticated industrial applications. Our Facility in Joplin, MO manufactures state-of-the-art wiring harnesses for Aerospace and Defense as well as Industrial and Medical Industries.

Job Summary Utilize process engineering methodologies (e.g., Lean, Six Sigma) to optimize workflow, facility layout, maintenance workflows and equipment uptime. Lead root cause analysis (RCA) for recurring issues and implement corrective actions. Manage overall facility operations including HVAC, utilities, mechanical systems, electrical infrastructure and building assets.

Develop, implement and oversee preventive, predictive and reliability-centered maintenance programs to reduce downtime and increase facility readiness. Ensure facility readiness for production, logistics or business operations; maintain compliance with building codes, environmental regulations and life-safety requirements. Direct, supervise and mentor maintenance technicians, planners and engineers.

Assign tasks, monitor performance and conduct evaluations of the maintenance team. Develop the team’s technical capabilities through coaching and training programs. Establish and track key performance indicators such as Mean Time to Repair (MTTR), Mean Time Between Failures (MTBF) and maintenance cost per asset.

Foster a culture of ownership, safety and continuous improvement within the maintenance department. Develop, update and maintain standard operating procedures (SOPs) for maintenance and facility operations. Ensure compliance with OSHA, EPA and all applicable local, state and federal regulations.

Lead safety inspections, risk assessments and incident investigations within the facility and maintenance operations. Promote a proactive safety culture focused on prevention, training and continuous improvement. Develop and oversee facility and maintenance budgets including labor, materials, utilities and capital expenditures.

Manage spare parts inventory levels, vendor relationships and service contracts. Perform cost-benefit analyses for facility improvement projects or maintenance strategies. Plan and manage facility upgrades, renovations and equipment installations.

Coordinate cross-functional teams (engineering, production, operations) and external contractors to deliver projects on time, within scope and budget. Responsible for protecting and maintaining all Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) appropriately to prevent unauthorized access, dissemination, or use of this information, documentation, or products; including authorized and proper use of such information in regard to marking, storing, transmitting, and destruction of data. Support all visitors and security policies to protect ITAR/EAR/CMMC/CUI information, documents, products, etc. from unauthorized access by informing management immediately of any concerns.

Responsible for the proper handling and management of hazardous waste generated in employee’s work area. Performs other duties as assigned. Regular and acceptable attendance is an essential function of this job.