Director, Facilities & Maintenance

About the role

The Director of Facilities & Maintenance plays a pivotal role in ensuring the smooth operation and continuous improvement of all facility and maintenance functions across Swisher's diverse portfolio of businesses.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute facility and maintenance strategies aligned with organizational goals and operational requirements
• Establish departmental objectives, policies, procedures, and performance metrics
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives focused on reliability, cost optimization, asset utilization, and operational efficiency
• Develop long-range facility and infrastructure plans to support future growth and business needs
• Partner with Operations, Engineering, Supply Chain, Safety, and Quality leadership to support business objectives
• Direct all facility operations, including building systems, grounds, utilities, and infrastructure
• Oversee maintenance and repair activities for mechanical, electrical, plumbing, HVAC, fire protection, and life safety systems
• Ensure facilities are maintained in a safe, clean, and compliant condition
• Manage building renovations, expansions, refurbishments, and infrastructure improvement projects
• Oversee waste management, environmental services, and facility-related vendor activities
• Provide leadership for preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance programs
• Establish asset management strategies to maximize equipment reliability and lifecycle performance
• Maintain facility readiness for regulatory inspections and audits
• Partner with Safety and Environmental teams to support risk reduction initiatives
• Maintain documentation and records related to facility compliance and maintenance activities
• Lead, develop, and mentor maintenance, facilities, and technical staff
• Foster a culture of accountability, safety, customer service, and continuous improvement

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Facilities Management, Construction Management, Industrial Technology, Business Administration, or related field required
• Minimum of 8-10 years of progressive facilities and maintenance leadership experience
• Minimum of 5 years of people leadership experience managing managers, supervisors, or technical teams
• Experience supporting manufacturing, distribution, or industrial operations preferred
• Experience managing capital projects, contractor relationships, and facility budgets
• Demonstrated success implementing preventive maintenance and asset reliability programs
• Strong knowledge of facility infrastructure systems including HVAC, electrical, plumbing, fire protection, and building automation systems
• Up to 20% travel
• Preferred qualifications: Master's degree in Engineering, Facilities Management, Construction Management, Industrial Technology, Business Administration, or related field required; Knowledge of maintenance management systems (CMMS) and asset management principles; Understanding of OSHA, environmental regulations, building codes, and life safety requirements; Strong project management and contractor management capabilities; Financial acumen with experience managing operating and capital budgets