Facilities Project & SHE Manager

Facilities Project & SHE Manager

Location: Reidsville, NC (On-site)
Employment Type: Full-time, Exempt
Reports To: Plant Manager

About Drylock Reidsville

Drylock Technologies’ Reidsville facility is a high-growth manufacturing site producing baby care products on high-speed converting and packaging lines. The site is expanding with new production lines and infrastructure investments, with a strong focus on safety, operational excellence, and world-class performance.

Position Summary

The Facilities Project & SHE Manager is responsible for leading all site capital projects, facilities management, and Safety, Health & Environmental (SHE/EHS) programs.

This role ensures:

• Safe, compliant, and efficient facility operations
• Successful execution of capital and expansion projects
• A proactive, zero-incident safety culture

Key Responsibilities

1. Facilities & Infrastructure Management

• Oversee all plant utilities and infrastructure (HVAC, compressed air, electrical systems, fire protection, waste handling)
• Ensure high reliability and uptime through preventive and predictive maintenance strategies
• Manage facility service providers and contractors
• Maintain compliance with local, state (North Carolina), and federal regulations (OSHA, EPA, NFPA)
• Lead facility audits, inspections, and corrective action plans

2. Capital Projects & Expansion

• Lead site capital projects from concept through execution (scope, budget, timeline)
• Support new production line installations, facility expansions, and layout improvements
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders and global engineering teams
• Manage external contractors, vendors, and permitting processes
• Ensure projects are delivered: 
  • On time
  • Within budget
  • In full compliance with safety standards

3. Safety, Health & Environmental (SHE / EHS) Leadership

• Drive a strong safety culture aligned with Drylock’s zero-incident vision
• Own site safety programs including: 
  • OSHA compliance
  • LOTO, machine guarding, NFPA 70E
  • Incident investigation and root cause analysis
  • Safety training and audits
• Lead environmental compliance (waste management, air/water permits, chemical handling)
• Maintain all required OSHA logs and reporting
• Analyze KPIs and implement continuous safety improvements

4. Risk Management & Compliance

• Conduct risk assessments for new equipment, projects, and facility changes
• Ensure all facility modifications meet safety and regulatory standards
• Lead emergency preparedness and response planning
• Maintain documentation for audits and regulatory inspections

5. Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Partner closely with: 
  • Maintenance (equipment reliability & utilities)
  • Production (operational readiness)
  • Quality (compliance and audits)
  • HR (training and safety culture)
• Provide technical leadership during startup of new lines and plant expansions

What You Bring

Experience

• 7–10 years in manufacturing (preferably high-speed converting, packaging, or similar)
• Proven experience in: 
  • Facilities management
  • Capital project execution
  • EHS/SHE leadership
• Experience in a fast-growing or greenfield/expansion environment is strongly preferred

Technical / Functional Skills

• Strong knowledge of: 
  • OSHA, EPA, and NFPA standards
  • Utilities systems (HVAC, compressed air, electrical)
  • Construction/project management practices
• Experience managing contractors and large capital budgets
• Ability to perform risk assessments and lead incident investigations

Leadership & Behavioral Competencies

• Hands-on, proactive leader with strong ownership mindset
• Strong communication and collaboration skills
• Ability to influence across all levels of the organization
• Data-driven decision making and problem-solving mindset

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

• Safety performance (TRIR, lost-time incidents)
• Project delivery (on time / on budget)
• Facility uptime / reliability
• Audit and regulatory compliance scores