Facilities Manager

Description

The Facilities Manageris responsible forthe strategic leadership, technical oversight, and operational performance of Liberty Diversified International facilities and infrastructure assets. This position serves as the subject matter expert for building systems, capital planning, asset reliability, contractor management, and facility operations. The role requires strong analytical thinking, sound technical judgment, financial acumen and budgeting, independent decision-making, and the ability to prioritize competing business demands across multiple locations.

This position will report to the Director Engineering & Facilities at LDI headquarters in New Hope, Minnesota.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Lead facility operations, maintenance activities, and infrastructure reliability programs across assigned locations.
• Develop andmaintaina rolling 5-year capital asset replacement and facility infrastructure plan.
• Prioritize maintenance, safety, compliance, business continuity, and capital projects based on risk and operational impact.
• Analyze facility performance data, maintenance trends, utility consumption, and operating costs to drive improvements.
• Lead root-cause investigations and implement permanent corrective actions for recurring facility failures.
• Manage facility budgets, capital expenditures, supplier performance, and service agreements.
• Provide technical leadershipregardingHVAC, electrical distribution, fire protection, roofing, building automation systems, and building infrastructure.
• Direct management of warehouse employees, including coaching, development, performance management, and work prioritization.
• Oversee the delivery of facility services by external service providers and vendors through established contracts, service-level expectations, and operational requirements.
• Communicate and resolve conflicts effectively with internal customers, vendors, landlords, and business leaders.
• Ensure compliance with all applicable safety, environmental, and regulatory requirements.
• Other duties, as assigned.

REQUIRED EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Facilities Engineering, Construction Management, or related technical discipline, or an equivalent combination of education and work experience.
• 4+ years of facilities, engineering, maintenance, or infrastructure management experience in an industrial, manufacturing, or related environment, including 2+ years of leadership or management experience.
• Experience in managing facility budgets and leading capital projects.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and data-driven decision-making skills.
• Strategic asset managementand long-range planning capability.
• Project management skills, including prioritizing and execution of multiple initiatives.
• Financial and business acumen
• Sound technical judgment and ability to make independent decisions.
• Ability to lead initiatives independently with minimal direction.
• Effective communication, collaboration, stakeholder management, influence, and conflict resolution skills.
• Continuous improvement mindset focused on operational excellence.

PREFERRED EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS

• Degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Civil, or Industrial Engineering.
• Certified Facility Manager (CFM), Facilities Management Professional (FMP), or similar professional certification.
• Experience supporting multiple manufacturing facilities or industrial sites.
• Experience with CMMS systems, KPI reporting, and asset lifecycle management.

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS

The starting base salary range for this position is $101,460 - $126,825 per year plus eligibility in annual bonus program. The compensation posted is the anticipated pay for the position at the time of the posting. We may pay above or below posted amount based on several factors, including, but not limited to education and/or certifications, skills, experience, or work location. Some positions may qualify for additional compensation in the form of bonuses or deferred compensation options.

At LDI, we are pleased to provide employees with a comprehensive benefits package including health/dental/vision insurance options; paid time off; 10 paid holidays; 401(k) plus company matching and annual discretionary profit sharing; flexible spending and health savings account options; life and disability insurance; tuition assistance; wellness and mental health resources, and financial advising services. Eligibility in benefit programs is based on hours worked per week.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Regular sitting, standing, and walking throughout the day to accomplish tasks
• Manual and finger dexterity used regularly with some repetitive finger motions
• Ability to work in front of a computer screen for long periods of time
• Specific vision abilities include close and distance vision; able to identify colors, small letters, and numbers; hand/eye coordination, depth perception and able to adjust focus
• Hearing and speaking
• Other conditions may include frequent reaching, stretching, pushing, pulling, pinching, grasping, and gripping.

ABOUT OUR COMPANY

Comprised of multiple companies with headquarters in New Hope, Minnesota, Liberty Diversified International (LDI) is a privately held company employing more than 1,900 individuals across our manufacturing facilities, production facilities and core business operations in Minnesota, Iowa, Nebraska, Illinois, Mississippi, Texas, Arizona, Virginia, California, and Mexico. With deep roots in the corrugated box manufacturing industry, we operate in the core markets of paper, packaging, workplace products, corrugated plastics, and building products.

Since 1918, our values - Caring, Innovation, Trust, and Excellence - have guided our day-to-day activities. We believe that when our employees are aligned with these values, we create superior service and solutions for our customers. The LDI family of companies includes Liberty Packaging, Liberty Paper, Liberty Plastics (Custom Solutions and Quarrix Building Products), and Safco.

Liberty Diversified International is an equal opportunity employer and makes all employment decisions without regard to race, color, sex, religion, age, creed, sexual orientation, national origin, marital status, disability, or any other protected class.