Director, Facilities & Real Estate, EH&S & Physical Security

This is a rare opportunity to build and lead the Facilities & Real Estate, EH&S, and Physical Security functions for a newly formed, standalone joint-venture with global operations and ~$400M+ in annual revenues. We're seeking a senior operational leader accountable for the strategic direction, physical infrastructure, EH&S posture, and global physical security program of a high-throughput book manufacturing and fulfillment enterprise. Our flagship 1.3M sq ft site integrates printing, binding, warehousing, fulfillment, and corporate offices—running 24/5 with 24/7 overtime support. A second production facility in Buenos Aires and hybrid employees across multiple continents extend our global footprint.

About the Role

You'll own three interconnected domains—Facilities & Real Estate, EH&S, and Physical Security—deploying resources through a hybrid model of internal teams and strategic vendor partners, with the capital resources and executive backing to build lasting programs and operational excellence.

• Facilities Management — Oversee HVAC, electrical, fire protection, and building automation systems across the Minnesota campus and secondary facility; govern multi-year facility master plans, preventive/predictive maintenance, and business-continuity planning.
• Real Estate – Establish and oversee lease administration, portfolio management and reporting. Partner with brokers to define & execute new transactions. External stakeholder management.
• EH&S Leadership — Own executive-level accountability for OSHA, EPA, and MPCA compliance; champion a 100% Safe safety culture; lead programs covering LOTO, HazCom, confined space, and environmental controls specific to print manufacturing (VOC/HAP emissions, ink/solvent management, SWPPP, waste).
• Global Physical Security — Build and execute a global security strategy spanning access control, CCTV, guard force management, and threat/vulnerability assessments; establish duty-of-care programs including travel security and 24/7 crisis communication.
• Capital Projects & Continuous Improvement — Lead multi-year capital plans and complex projects from concept to commissioning; apply Lean methodologies to drive uptime and efficiency.
• Vendor & Regulatory Management — Govern a global vendor framework across facilities, environmental, and security providers; cultivate relationships with regulators, insurers, and industry associations.
• People Leadership — Coach leaders and a multi-disciplinary team of technicians, engineers, and EH&S professionals across multiple shifts; build depth through succession planning and talent development.
• Financial Stewardship — Own operating and capital budgets across Facilities, Maintenance, and EH&S; report performance to the VP of Operations and executive leadership.

Requirements

• 15+ years of progressive experience in facilities, EH&S, and/or physical security within large-scale manufacturing
• 8+ years in senior leadership with multi-disciplinary teams, capital budgets exceeding $1M, and multi-site/global scope
• Proven leadership in 24/5 or 24/7 environments with 500+ employees in a 500,000+ sq ft facility
• Track record managing complex capital projects from concept through commissioning
• Experience designing physical security programs across international jurisdictions, ideally including Latin America
• Demonstrated duty-of-care experience for international or remote/hybrid employees
• Measurable EH&S performance improvement (OSHA recordable/DART rate reduction)
• Print, binding, fulfillment, or converting operations experience strongly preferred
• Domestic and international travel, up to 10%

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Facilities Management, Environmental Science, Occupational Health & Safety, or related field. MBA or M.S. strongly preferred.
• Deep familiarity with OSHA 29 CFR 1910, EPA/RCRA/Clean Air & Water Acts, MPCA requirements, NFPA standards, building systems (HVAC, electrical, fire/life-safety), and platforms such as Intelex, Cority, or Velocity EHS.
• Preferred Certifications: CSP, CIH, CHMM, CFM, FMP, CPP, PSP, PMP, CEM, or Six Sigma Black Belt—held or actively pursued.

Skills

• ISO or other program implementations and management
• Enterprise security platforms and AI-enabled analytics
• Corporate global security, threat intelligence, or crisis management background
• Energy management programs with measurable kWh/water/waste reductions
• Real-time monitoring dashboards for facilities performance and compliance reporting

Benefits

• Compensation: 2nd shift differential of $4.00 per hour, 3rd shift differential of $5.00 per hour, and a bonus plan.
• Flexibility & Work-Life Balance: Flex My Way policies including work from anywhere for up to 8 weeks per year, flexible work arrangements, and supportive workplace policies.
• Career Development and Growth: On-the-job coaching & learning, leadership capability development, Harvard Management Courses, key talent programs, and a skills-first approach.
• Industry Competitive Benefits: 3 weeks vacation, 10 sick days, 9 company holidays, 3 floating days, uniform and laundry service, two company-wide Mental Health Days off, access to the Headspace app, retirement savings, tuition reimbursement, employee incentive programs, and resources for mental, physical, and financial wellbeing.
• Comprehensive Benefits Package: Market competitive health, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance programs; competitive 401k plan with company match; optional hospital, accident, sickness, life, and AD&D insurance; Flexible Spending and Health Savings Accounts; fitness reimbursement; Employee Assistance Program; Group Legal Identity Theft Protection; access to 529 Plan; commuter benefits; Adoption & Surrogacy Assistance; Tuition Reimbursement; Employee Stock Purchase Plan.
• Culture: Globally recognized, award-winning reputation for inclusion and belonging, flexibility, work-life balance, and values-driven environment.
• Social Impact: Two paid volunteer days off annually, opportunities for pro-bono consulting projects, and Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) initiatives.

Pay

The base compensation range for this role is $137,200 USD - $254,800 USD. Base pay is positioned within the range based on several factors including an individual’s knowledge, skills, and experience with consideration given to internal equity. This role may also be eligible for an Annual Bonus based on a combination of enterprise and individual performance.

Schedule

This role oversees operations running 24/5 with 24/7 overtime support. Domestic and international travel up to 10%.