Facilities Manager

About the role

Lightera has a long corporate lineage tracing back to Alexander Graham Bell and the invention of the telephone. The company leads in application‑specific optical fibers, connectors, cables, amplifiers, lasers, sensors, and related innovations. Its mission is to deliver leading optical innovations and solutions through design, manufacturing, and exceptional service that creates value for shareholders, customers, and employees. The Facilities Manager will join the Somerset, NJ facility and oversee the safe, efficient, and reliable operation of a multi‑building site.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop facilities and maintenance personnel.
• Oversee building, grounds, equipment, and infrastructure maintenance, including preventative and corrective maintenance.
• Plan and manage facility improvement and capital projects, including budgets, schedules, contractors, and vendors.
• Maintain facility systems, documentation, procedures, and maintenance programs.
• Monitor critical infrastructure and identify opportunities to improve safety, reliability, efficiency, and sustainability.
• Support building management, security, and environmental monitoring systems.
• Communicate facility needs, priorities, risks, and project status to site leadership.
• Ensure compliance with applicable safety requirements, codes, and standards.
• Maintain discretion with confidential and proprietary information.
• Adhere strictly to company safety policies, procedures, and standards of conduct.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Associate or bachelor's degree in engineering, engineering technology, facilities, maintenance, or a related technical field preferred.
• Experience with mechanical, electrical, HVAC, and/or industrial facility systems; experience with process gases or chemicals is a plus.
• Experience managing maintenance programs and facility projects.
• Demonstrated ability to lead and develop skilled trades or maintenance personnel.
• Strong project management, organizational, problem‑solving, and communication skills.
• Ability to develop work instructions, specifications, and technical documentation.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, particularly Word and Excel.
• Strong commitment to safety and continuous improvement.
• CAD experience (SolidWorks, AutoCAD, or similar) desirable.
• Self‑motivated with the ability to work independently.

Benefits

• Competitive salaries.
• Generous benefits programs including medical, dental, tuition reimbursement, and a matching 401(k) plan.

Pay

The base salary range targeted for this role is $115,000 - $140,000 per year. The final salary offer will be determined based on the candidate’s unique skills, qualifications, and relevant experience.