Facilities Supervisor (Cincinnati, OH)

The Facilities Supervisor is responsible for the efficient, safe, and reliable operation of a power generation assembly and R&D campus that includes light manufacturing, test cell, engineering labs, and office space. This role oversees all facility operations — from preventive maintenance and vendor management to campus services and infrastructure improvements — ensuring optimal uptime and a world-class environment for engineering and production teams.

The ideal candidate brings hands-on experience managing technically complex facilities with a mix of assembly, prototype testing, and office operations, and thrives in a dynamic environment where engineering innovation and operational reliability intersect.

This is an onsite position.

Duties and Responsibilities

Facilities Operations & Maintenance

• Oversee daily facility operations across assembly areas, R&D labs, and engineering offices, ensuring systems (HVAC, compressed air, power distribution, fire suppression, etc.) operate reliably.
• Manage preventive and corrective maintenance programs for building systems and specialized test infrastructure.
• Support space planning, equipment relocation, and minor construction or modification projects to meet evolving R&D and production needs.
• Coordinate calibration, service, and maintenance of facility-related equipment supporting generator test stands and engineering labs.
• Partner with EHS and Operations to maintain compliance with safety, environmental, and energy standards.

Vendor & Contractor Management

• Lead management of all third-party facility vendors including housekeeping, HVAC, mechanical, electrical, landscaping, waste management, and pest control services.
• Coordinate contractor work for repairs, installations, and site modifications while minimizing disruption to assembly and test operations.
• Negotiate and manage vendor contracts, ensuring service quality, responsiveness, and cost control.

Consumables, Supplies & Cafeteria Support

• Oversee procurement and replenishment of consumables and facility supplies (e.g., cleaning materials, PPE, maintenance stock, janitorial products, and cafeteria items).
• Support cafeteria and break-area operations, ensuring a clean, well-maintained, and stocked environment for employees.
• Implement lean principles in consumable management to reduce waste and ensure cost-effective operations.

Safety, Security & Compliance

• Maintain a safe and compliant facility in coordination with the EHS and Operations teams.
• Ensure adherence to OSHA, EPA, and local regulatory requirements, including proper hazardous waste and materials handling.
• Partner with security to oversee building access systems, emergency preparedness programs, and routine safety inspections.
• Support energy conservation and sustainability initiatives in line with corporate goals.

Budgeting & Reporting

• Develop, manage, and track the facility operations budget including utilities, maintenance, and service contracts.
• Approve invoices, monitor vendor performance, and identify opportunities for cost optimization and reliability improvement.

Provide regular reporting on facility KPIs, maintenance metrics, and project updates to leadership.

Qualifications

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education, Experience and Certifications

• Bachelor's degree in Facilities Management, Mechanical or Electrical Engineering, or related technical discipline (or equivalent experience).
• 5–7 years of progressive experience in facility management within a power generation, manufacturing, or R&D environment.
• Proven ability to manage complex technical facilities with lab and light assembly operations.
• Strong vendor management, budgeting, and project coordination skills.
• Working knowledge of building systems, preventive maintenance programs, and facility management software (CMMS).
• Familiarity with EHS standards, NFPA, and energy management practices.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with a service-oriented, hands-on approach.

Skills and Abilities

• Operationally grounded: Understands the interdependencies between engineering, assembly, and facility uptime.
• Safety-minded: Maintains a proactive culture of safety and compliance.
• Hands-on leadership: Willing to "go, see, act"

Role Classification and Working Conditions

This is a salaried, exempt level position. This position typically works in an office environment; and given the nature of our business is also exposed to operations/warehouses/production environments.

Physical/Other Requirements

• Ability to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to travel, as needed, by plane, automobile, etc.

Direct Reports

This position has or may have direct reports.