Facilities Supervisor (Cincinnati, OH)

Description

The Facilities Supervisor is responsible for the efficient, safe, and reliable operation of a power generation assembly and R&D campus that includes light manufacturing, test cell, engineering labs, and office space. This role oversees all facility operations — from preventive maintenance and vendor management to campus services and infrastructure improvements — ensuring optimal uptime and a world-class environment for engineering and production teams.

Provide regular reporting on facility KPIs, maintenance metrics, and project updates to leadership.

• Implement lean principles in consumable management to reduce waste and ensure cost-effective operations.
• Maintain a safe and compliant facility in coordination with the EHS and Operations teams.
• Oversee daily facility operations across assembly areas, R&D labs, and engineering offices, ensuring systems (HVAC, compressed air, power distribution, fire suppression, etc.) operate reliably.
• Oversee procurement and replenishment of consumables and facility supplies (e.g., cleaning materials, PPE, maintenance stock, janitorial products, and cafeteria items).
• Support energy conservation and sustainability initiatives in line with corporate goals.
• Lead management of all third-party facility vendors including housekeeping, HVAC, mechanical, electrical, landscaping, waste management, and pest control services.
• Ensure adherence to OSHA, EPA, and local regulatory requirements, including proper hazardous waste and materials handling.
• Partner with EHS and Operations to maintain compliance with safety, environmental, and energy standards.
• Manage preventive and corrective maintenance programs for building systems and specialized test infrastructure.
• Develop, manage, and track the facility operations budget including utilities, maintenance, and service contracts.
• Coordinate contractor work for repairs, installations, and site modifications while minimizing disruption to assembly and test operations.
• Coordinate calibration, service, and maintenance of facility-related equipment supporting generator test stands and engineering labs.
• Support space planning, equipment relocation, and minor construction or modification projects to meet evolving R&D and production needs.
• Partner with security to oversee building access systems, emergency preparedness programs, and routine safety inspections.
• Approve invoices, monitor vendor performance, and identify opportunities for cost optimization and reliability improvement.
• Support cafeteria and break-area operations, ensuring a clean, well-maintained, and stocked environment for employees.
• Negotiate and manage vendor contracts, ensuring service quality, responsiveness, and cost control.

Requirements

The ideal candidate brings hands-on experience managing technically complex facilities with a mix of assembly, prototype testing, and office operations, and thrives in a dynamic environment where engineering innovation and operational reliability intersect.

This is a salaried, exempt level position. This position typically works in an office environment; and given the nature of our business is also exposed to operations/warehouses/production environments.

• Operationally grounded: Understands the interdependencies between engineering, assembly, and facility uptime.
• Proven ability to manage complex technical facilities with lab and light assembly operations.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with a service-oriented, hands-on approach.
• Safety-minded: Maintains a proactive culture of safety and compliance.
• 5–7 years of progressive experience in facility management within a power generation, manufacturing, or R&D environment.
• Working knowledge of building systems, preventive maintenance programs, and facility management software (CMMS).
• Ability to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to travel, as needed, by plane, automobile, etc.
• Bachelor’s degree in Facilities Management, Mechanical or Electrical Engineering, or related technical discipline (or equivalent experience).
• Strong vendor management, budgeting, and project coordination skills.
• Familiarity with EHS standards, NFPA, and energy management practices.

Benefits

Consumables, Supplies & Cafeteria Support

• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Vision Plan
• Dental Plans, with buy-up option
• Voluntary Accident Plans
• Voluntary Critical Illness Plans
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
• Medical Plans, with PPO or HDHP options
• Hospital Indemnity Plan
• Long Term Disability, paid for by the company
• Short Term Disability, paid for by the company
• 401k/Roth 401k
• Life Insurance and Accidental Death & Dismemberment Plans, with buy-up options

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance