Facility Lead

Job Description: Facility Lead

Job Summary

The Facility Lead is responsible for managing the company’s facilities, building services, utilities, and maintenance activities to ensure a safe, reliable, and efficient working environment. This role leads facility improvement projects, coordinates contractors and service providers, and ensures compliance with applicable safety and regulatory requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead daily facility operations, including building maintenance, electrical systems, air-conditioning, compressed air, water supply, drainage, and other utilities.
• Develop and implement preventive maintenance plans for facility equipment and infrastructure.
• Monitor utility performance and coordinate prompt responses to breakdowns, service interruptions, and facility-related complaints.
• Manage facility improvement, renovation, installation, and expansion projects from planning through completion.
• Coordinate contractors and service providers, ensuring work is completed safely, on schedule, within budget, and to the required standard.
• Prepare and monitor facility maintenance budgets, operating costs, and project expenses.
• Ensure facilities comply with relevant safety, environmental, fire protection, and regulatory requirements.
• Conduct regular inspections and risk assessments, and follow up on corrective and preventive actions.
• Maintain accurate records of maintenance activities, inspections, permits, contracts, and facility equipment.
• Support workplace safety and emergency preparedness, including fire protection systems and emergency response arrangements.
• Identify opportunities to improve energy efficiency, reduce utility costs, and enhance facility reliability.
• Lead and guide facility technicians or support staff, including work allocation, performance monitoring, and training.
• Work closely with Production, Safety, HR, and other departments to address facility needs and minimize operational disruption.

Requirements

• Diploma or Bachelor’s Degree in Facilities Management, Engineering, Building Services, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field.
• At least 5 years of experience in facilities, building maintenance, utilities, or industrial maintenance, with experience leading a team or coordinating contractors.
• Experience in a manufacturing or industrial environment is preferred.
• Good working knowledge of electrical and mechanical systems, building services, utilities, and preventive maintenance.
• Experience managing facility projects, contractors, budgets, and maintenance schedules.
• Familiarity with workplace safety, fire protection, environmental, and regulatory requirements.
• Strong coordination, problem-solving, communication, and leadership skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and maintenance or facilities management systems.
• Able to respond to urgent facility issues and support operational requirements when needed.