Facilities Sr. Manager

Flex is the diversified manufacturing partner of choice that helps market‑leading brands design, build and deliver innovative products that improve the world. A career at Flex offers the opportunity to make a difference and invest in your growth in a respectful, inclusive, and collaborative environment.

About the role

We are seeking a Sr. Manager, Facilities in Austin, TX, reporting to the Director, Facilities. The role guides a broad functional area through several department managers to implement complex activities related to the efficient management of facilities, ensuring buildings meet company and government standards and regulations.

Responsibilities

• Lead and direct all facilities operations, including maintenance, infrastructure, utilities, site services, safety programs, capital projects, and facilities personnel to support business objectives.
• Develop and execute site facilities strategies, budgets, and long‑range plans while ensuring compliance with corporate requirements, environmental regulations, and operational goals.
• Partner with site leadership and cross‑functional teams to drive operational excellence, improve facility performance, and support manufacturing growth initiatives.
• Oversee capital improvement projects, facility expansions, renovations, equipment installations, and contractor management from planning through execution.
• Lead facility safety, emergency preparedness, disaster recovery, environmental compliance, and regulatory programs, ensuring adherence to OSHA and company standards.
• Analyze facility systems, space utilization, infrastructure needs, and operational performance to identify efficiencies and implement sustainable improvements.
• Build and develop a high‑performing facilities organization through strategic workforce planning, coaching, performance management, and employee development.
• Act as a trusted advisor to senior leadership, customers, contractors, and external agencies while influencing decisions that impact site operations and long‑term business success.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Facilities Engineering, or a related technical field; Master’s degree preferred.
• 8+ years of facilities engineering, facilities management, or related experience, including leadership of teams, budgets, and strategic initiatives.
• Strong expertise in facility infrastructure, building systems, utilities, preventive maintenance, capital projects, and contractor/vendor management.
• Experience leading environmental, health, safety, emergency response, disaster recovery, and regulatory compliance programs within a manufacturing or industrial environment.
• Proven ability to develop strategic plans, manage budgets, optimize operations, and drive continuous improvement initiatives that impact business performance.
• Demonstrated leadership and communication skills with the ability to influence stakeholders, develop high‑performing teams, and present recommendations to senior leadership.