Facility Manager

Role Description

We are a technology startup transitioning from pilot builds into scalable, production-ready manufacturing.

This Facilities Manager role sits at the center of a fast-growing startup that is actively expanding its footprint and bringing new facilities online. The environment is dynamic, priorities move quickly, and the work is hands-on. You won’t inherit a mature facilities organization—you’ll help build it.

 In the near term, this role is about execution: keeping current facilities running, fixing what breaks, coordinating vendors, and making sure teams can operate without interruption. At the same time, you’ll lead new site setups—helping take empty or partially built spaces and turn them into safe, functional, production-ready facilities.

This role is ideal for someone who is comfortable with ambiguity, enjoys rolling up their sleeves, and takes pride in building order where none exists yet. If you like visible impact, real ownership, and watching something tangible grow because of your work, this role delivers that in a big way.

This is a full-time, on-site role located in Emeryville and Oakland, CA.

Responsibility

·        Lead and own facility planning to meet business needs with minimum supervision. You will take ownership of manufacturing /facility issues and resolve problems hands-on, work without established processes and help define them over time.

·        Balancing tactical execution with long-term system building and operate effectively in ambiguous, fast-changing environments is a key.

·        Own day-to-day operation of all facilities, ensuring spaces are safe, functional, and ready for use

·        Act as the first point of contact for facility issues; troubleshoot and resolve problems quickly

·        Plan and execute new facility setups, expansions, and internal moves as the company grows

·        Coordinate vendors and contractors for maintenance, repairs, inspections, and build-outs ensure on-time and quality execution

·        Management of facility zoning, permitting, and regulatory compliance requirements

·        Develop and maintain preventive maintenance plans for buildings, utilities, and equipment

·        Ensure compliance with safety, environmental, and building regulations; address gaps proactively

·        Support EHS efforts, audits, and inspections across facilities

·        Maintain facility documentation, permits, and inspection records

·        Track facility expenses and support budget planning and cost control

·        Partner closely with Operations, Manufacturing, IT, and Security to support business needs

·        Establish simple, scalable processes and standards that can be replicated at future sites

Identify risks related to infrastructure, capacity, or safety and drive mitigation plans

Minimum Requirements

High school diploma or GED

5 years of experience in facilities management, building operations and construction

Startup technology manufacturing 

Experience building systems from scratch (or improving broken ones); managing preventive maintenance programs

Hands-on management of contractors, builders, and engineering firms during facility design, construction, and build-out.

Experience with safety and regulatory compliance

Familiarity with managing systems (HVAC, electrical, plumbing, fire systems)

Zoning, permitting, and regulatory compliance activities management

Comfortable working without established processes, manage ambiguity and shifting priorities

Willing to be hands-on (not just supervisory/strategic)

Can fix problems directly, not just escalate them 

Preferred Experience

Supervisory experience

Materials management/logistics experience

Inventory management processes and systems

Experience supporting manufacturing or hardware operations

Work Authorization

Akash Systems does not sponsor or take over sponsorship for employment visas for this role (e.g., H‑1B, O‑1, TN, F‑1/OPT, etc.). Eligible candidates are U.S. citizens or U.S. lawful permanent residents (Green Card Holders).