Operations & Facilities Manager (Manufacturing)

Location: San Jose major market; Palo Alto secondary market. On-site management of a manufacturing site’s facilities, utilities, and site services.

Typical base salary: $95,406–$143,108, plus a performance-related bonus plan.

Company

hirify.global develops electronic materials and technical solutions for wafer-level packaging, circuitry, electronics assembly, advanced materials, films, smart surfaces, inks, and pastes.

What you will do

• Manage daily plant facility operations, including steam, HVAC, compressed air, water treatment, electrical systems, and other utilities.
• Ensure reliable, safe, and compliant site services supporting manufacturing operations; develop preventive and predictive maintenance programs.
• Lead capital expenditure projects for infrastructure upgrades, expansions, and compliance improvements, including energy-efficiency and sustainability initiatives.
• Manage external service providers and contractors, including contract negotiations, service-level agreements, quality, safety, and cost control.
• Partner with Manufacturing, Engineering, EHS, and Supply Chain teams on production continuity, site development, risk management, audits, and regulatory compliance.
• Manage the facilities and operations budget, drive cost savings, and lead responses to facility-related emergencies such as power outages, water leaks, and security incidents.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Facilities Management, Business Administration, or a related field.
• At least 5 years of experience in facilities management, operations, or a related role; prior experience supporting a manufacturing plant is preferred.
• Experience managing teams and overseeing vendors or contractors.
• Strong understanding of industrial utilities, maintenance strategies, facility systems, building systems, and industry best practices.
• Ability to lead teams, influence stakeholders, collaborate cross-functionally, and communicate effectively at all organizational levels.
• Strong organizational, problem-solving, analytical, decision-making, and time-management skills, including the ability to troubleshoot complex facility issues under pressure.
• Experience planning, executing, and delivering capital and improvement projects on time and within budget.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and shifting priorities while maintaining safety, regulatory compliance, operational excellence, and sustainability.

Nice to have

• Facilities Management certification such as IFMA or BOMA.
• OSHA, LEED, or other relevant certifications.

Culture & Benefits

• Collaborative and dynamic work environment based on the 5C values: Challenge, Commit, Collaborate, Choose, and Care.
• Career growth opportunities, professional development, and tuition reimbursement.
• Health, dental, and vision insurance; wellness program; PTO and holidays.
• Paid parental leave and a 401(k) retirement plan with company match.
• Competitive compensation and performance-related bonus plan.