Position Overview

We are seeking an experienced Facilities Manager to run the operations, security, maintenance, and compliance for our 30,000 sq ft lithium-ion battery R&D facility. The facility includes a dryroom, hazardous material storage, laboratories, and office areas. This role reports to Manufacturing and is responsible for ensuring the seamless functionality and safety of all site operations, with an expanded focus on facility security.

Key Responsibilities

• Maintain daily operation and maintenance of the facility, including labs, dryroom, hazardous material storage, offices, and utility systems

• Collaborate with R&D and manufacturing teams to support specialized infrastructure—specifically dryroom environments, hazardous materials containment,

• Maintain uptime of site security systems, protocols, and staff, coordinating closely with the manufacturing team to ensure asset and personnel protection

• Ensure all facility systems meet federal, state, and local safety, environmental, and building code standards (e.g., OSHA, EPA, NFPA)

• Supervise contracted facilities support, including custodial, maintenance, security, and support staff

• Manage facility budgets, vendor relationships, and contracts for repairs, upgrades, and preventative maintenance

• Organize and lead site preparedness activities, including fire safety, emergency response, disaster recovery, and business continuity planning

• Oversee documentation requirements for regulatory inspections, hazardous materials, equipment maintenance, and vendor services

• Implement and monitor systems for hazardous materials management (chemicals, battery materials, waste)

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Facilities Management, Engineering, Industrial Operations, or a closely related field

• 5+ years in facilities or operations management within an R&D, chemical, or manufacturing setting

• Working knowledge of safety codes/regulations relevant to battery, chemical, or hazardous material environments (e.g., OSHA, EPA, NFPA)

• Experience implementing or managing security systems and protocols in an industrial/R&D context

• Strong supervisory skills with experience managing multi-disciplinary teams, including security personnel

• Proficiency with building management systems (BMS), CMMS, and industrial safety protocols

• Excellent organizational, project management, and budgeting skills

Preferred Qualifications

• Advanced degree or certifications (CFM, FMP, PMP, OSHA, etc.)

• Experience with lithium-ion battery environments or similar energy storage facilities

• Familiarity with site security best practices for sensitive R&D/manufacturing environments

• Experience with LEED, ISO, or other sustainability/compliance frameworks

• Competitive salary and equity compensation commensurate with experience. Expected salary range is $130,000 to $180,000
• 15 Vacation Days, 10+ Holidays, Sick time off
• Full medical, dental, and vision coverage for team members, 60% coverage for dependents
• 401k with match
• Paid parental leave with flexible return-to-work policy
• Diverse and inclusive work environment