What are the responsibilities and job description for the Facilities and Operations Manager position at EVOIA?
Location: Ventura, CA
Department: Operations
Reports To: Chief Technology Officer (CTO)
Position Summary
We are seeking an experienced Facilities and Operations Manager to oversee daily facility operations, maintenance activities, and operational staff. This role is responsible for ensuring the facility runs safely, efficiently, and reliably while supporting production and operational goals.
The Facilities and Operations Manager will supervise a multi-shift operations team and maintenance personnel while coordinating facility improvements, equipment installations, and capital projects in collaboration with the CTO. The ideal candidate is highly organized, technically capable, and comfortable managing both people and projects in a dynamic environment.
Key Responsibilities
Team Leadership
- Supervise up to three operation shifts
- Provide scheduling, performance management, coaching, and development for team members.
- Ensure shift coverage and effective communication between shifts.
Facility Operations
- Oversee day-to-day facility operations to ensure safe, efficient, and reliable performance.
- Manage facility maintenance and preventative maintenance programs.
- Coordinate with vendors and contractors for facility services, maintenance, and improvements.
- Ensure compliance with safety regulations, environmental standards, and company policies.
- Oversee inventory as well as shipping and receiving activities.
Operational Efficiency
- Identify opportunities to improve operational processes, reliability, and facility performance.
- Implement procedures, documentation, and operational best practices.
- Track and report key operational metrics.
- Working with Senior leadership and sales, manage operations schedule to meet actual and projected orders on time while maintaining required inventories.
- Work with suppliers to efficiently maintain on site raw material inventory, while managing space and storage requirements.
Capital Projects & Equipment Installation
- Partner with the CTO to plan and execute equipment installations and facility upgrades.
- Manage capital projects including planning, budgeting support, vendor coordination, and project timelines.
- Oversee installation, commissioning, and operational readiness of new equipment.
Qualifications
Required
- 5 years of experience in facilities management, operations management, or similar role.
- Experience supervising operations or technical staff.
- Experience coordinating maintenance programs and facility operations.
- Strong organizational and project management skills.
Preferred
- Experience managing capital projects and equipment installations.
- Technical background in manufacturing, engineering, or industrial operations.
- Familiarity with safety and regulatory compliance standards (OSHA or similar).
- Experience working with contractors and equipment vendors.
Key Skills
- Leadership and team development
- Facilities management and maintenance planning
- Project management
- Vendor and contractor coordination
- Communication and cross-department collaboration
Key Performance Indicators
- Maintain high facility uptime, no more than 10% unplanned down time.
- Maintain safety training and standards, target 0 lost days due to injury
- Successful delivery of equipment installations and capital projects
- Continuous improvement of facility efficiency and operational processes
- Maintain on time and on specification delivery of product orders