Director of Engineering & Facilities

About the role

Heath Ceramics is a California company making dinnerware and architectural tiles of good and enduring design for 75 years. We are design‑led, with the mission of creating products of beauty and integrity, while designing, manufacturing, and running our business in a way that’s better for society and our planet. Our products are designed, manufactured, and sold in our two California factories and five showrooms, ensuring accountability in our process from beginning to end. As a Certified B Corp we maintain high standards of social responsibility, environmental performance, and transparency, and we believe in pay equity, full health and welfare benefits, and meaningful work.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop the Engineering and Facilities teams by assigning work, monitoring performance, and supporting career growth.
• Utilize managers, supervisors and individual contributors to manage daily execution.
• Provide strategic direction for engineering and facilities functions aligning long‑term infrastructure planning and team capacity with Heath’s business goals.
• Oversee operations including capital projects, budgeting, expense reporting, and resource allocation to ensure effective and efficient use of resources.
• Drive process engineering improvements by optimizing workflows, equipment performance, and automation to increase efficiency, reliability, and safety in production.
• Ensure system reliability and advancement including electrical systems, control systems (PLC programming, fluid systems), and industrial automation projects.
• Lead equipment innovation, including design, prototyping, and testing of new or modified equipment to enhance production capabilities and support innovation.
• Partner with EH&S and other stakeholders to ensure compliance with fire safety protocols, environmental regulations, and hazardous materials handling, while fostering a culture of safety and accountability.
• Lead emergency response planning for infrastructure issues, systems failures, and weather‑related incidents, ensuring operational readiness and business continuity.
• Own and optimize engineering tools and systems, including CMMS platforms and technical documentation to support proactive maintenance and process visibility.
• Oversee and direct security‑related infrastructure, handling alarm calls and various other related security issues.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Engineering, Mechanical, Electrical, Industrial Manufacturing or similar core engineering discipline.
• 10+ years leading and managing teams in an engineering/facilities environment.
• Strong leadership and people management skills.
• Technical engineering expertise including knowledge of industrial equipment, mechanical and electrical systems, and automation controls.
• Ability to assess issues, prioritize tasks, and make informed decisions.
• Ability to troubleshoot technical failures and manage urgent facility issues.
• Experience managing budgets, expenses, capital projects, timelines, and engineering resources.
• Familiarity with OSHA, fire safety, environmental regulations, and hazardous material handling.

Pay

The salary range for this position is $160,000–$170,000, based on experience.

Benefits

• Choice of medical, dental, and vision plans, plus life insurance.
• Annual 401(k) contribution that grows with job tenure.
• Generous time‑off allocation.
• Discount on all Heath Ceramics products.

Schedule

Full‑time, exempt position based out of Sausalito with regular onsite work required in Sausalito and San Francisco. Expected onsite in San Francisco two days per week, with flexibility to adjust based on business needs.