Facilities Manager
Kaukauna, WI - USA
Job Summary
Bassett Mechanical is a 3rd generation family-owned company that provides custom-built industrial refrigeration HVAC plumbing metal fabricating and preventative maintenance service solutions to customers throughout the United States and the world. It is not only a great place to grow and thrive in your career. It is a place to truly belong. As a member of the Bassett Mechanical Team youll enjoy a competitive compensation and benefits package and many professional growth opportunities. From the moment youre hired to the day you retire youre a part of our Bassett Mechanical Team.
Position Purpose
The Facilities Manager leads facility infrastructure and production equipment operations across all company locations ensuring safe reliable and cost-effective performance. This role translates organizational strategy into clear actionable execution plans while overseeing the Facilities Operations Supervisor and Equipment Operations Supervisor to drive alignment efficiency and continuous improvement.
Position Responsibilities
- Leadership & Team Development
- Lead coach and develop Facilities and Equipment Operations Supervisors
- Establish clear priorities accountability and performance expectations
- Drive cross-functional collaboration between facilities operations and leadership
- Foster a culture of safety ownership responsiveness and continuous improvement
- Strategic Planning & Asset Management
- Develop and execute long-term facility and equipment strategies aligned with company growth
- Translate organizational goals into actionable plans and roadmaps
- Oversee lifecycle management of facilities infrastructure and production equipment
- Standardize asset management practices systems (CMMS) and performance metrics
- Operations & Maintenance Oversight
- Oversee preventive and predictive maintenance programs
- Ensure reliability and performance of facility infrastructure and production equipment
- Establish consistent processes KPIs and work management practices
- Monitor operational performance and drive continuous improvement initiatives
- Financial & Vendor Management
- Manage operating and capital budgets within approved parameters
- Lead budget planning forecasting and cost control efforts
- Identify cost-saving and efficiency opportunities including energy optimization
- Oversee vendor selection performance and contract management
- Ensure vendors meet safety quality and service expectations
- Safety Compliance & Risk Management
- Ensure compliance with OSHA EPA and applicable regulatory requirements
- Oversee safety programs audits and corrective actions
- Support emergency preparedness business continuity and incident response
- Promote safe work practices and accountability across all operations
- Facilities Expansion & Capital Projects
- Lead facility expansion site selection and real estate evaluations
- Assess properties for operational fit infrastructure capability and scalability
- Oversee facility build-outs renovations and major equipment installations
- Ensure projects are delivered on time within scope and budget
- Maintain alignment with brand standards customer experience and executive vision
- Manage relationships with architects contractors brokers and external partners
- Continuous Improvement & Performance
- Drive Lean TPM and continuous improvement initiatives
- Standardize SOPs work instructions and 6S practices
- Leverage data and systems to improve performance and decision-making
- Optimize utility usage and identify energy efficiency opportunities
- Collaborate with municipalities and regulatory bodies on compliance and infrastructure
- Reporting & Communication
- Provide regular updates on performance risks and capital needs
- Support strategic reporting and presentations for leadership
- Ensure alignment and communication across departments and stakeholders
Summary of Skills Knowledge and Abilities
- Associate degree required; Bachelors preferred.
- 510 years of facilities maintenance or operations leadership.
- Strong financial technical and projectmanagement skills.
- Experience with CMMS maintenance programs and facility systems.
- Knowledge of Lean/TPM and continuous improvement.
- Strong communication and crossfunctional leadership abilities.
- Ability to support offhours emergencies and travel as needed.
- Physically able to navigate facility environments including bending kneeling climbing ladders and stairs accessing roofs lifting and performing other physical tasks as required.
Direct Reports
- Facilities Operations Supervisor
- Equipment Operations Supervisor
Required Experience:
Manager
About Company
We bring ideas to life through responsible, safe design, and custom manufacturing for industrial refrigeration, HVAC, plumbing, metal fabrication, and more.