GTI Fabrication ยท 1 day ago
Facilities Manager
Buffalo, NY
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
$100K/yr - $115K/yr
6+ years expGTI Fabrication is seeking a Facilities Manager for their Buffalo manufacturing facility. The role involves overseeing the operational readiness, maintenance, and safety of the facility, ensuring that all systems support production demands effectively.
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Responsibilities
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 plant remains clean, organized, and production-ready at all times
Support facility upgrades, layout changes, and infrastructure improvements aligned with production needs
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
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
Implement and manage CMMS for maintenance planning, execution, and tracking
Maintain accurate records for equipment, assets, tools, parts inventory, and maintenance history
Support asset tracking systems and ensure proper documentation of repairs and upgrades
Ensure compliance with OSHA, environmental, and local/state regulatory requirements
Conduct safety inspections and audits to identify and mitigate hazards
Enforce safe work practices and promote a strong safety culture across facilities and maintenance teams
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
Lead custodial and waste management activities to maintain a clean, compliant facility
Oversee recycling, waste handling, and hazardous waste management
Implement efficiency and sustainability initiatives to reduce waste and operating costs
Lead and supervise maintenance technicians and site services personnel
Set daily priorities and allocate resources based on production risk and impact
Train, coach, and develop team members to improve capability and responsiveness
Drive accountability, ownership, and execution discipline
Manage facilities and maintenance budgets
Identify cost-saving opportunities through improved reliability, extended asset life, and waste reduction
Balance cost control with uptime, safety, and quality requirements
Qualification
Required
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
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
Company
GTI Fabrication
GTI Fabrication designs and manufactures custom modular structures and container-based buildings.
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Rich Stapleton
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