Facility & EHS Manager

Facility & EHS Manager - Advanced Materials Manufacturing

Harrison, NJ

Role Overview

We are seeking a hands-on Facility & EHS Manager to oversee site operations for an advanced materials and superconducting wire development facility.

This role will be responsible for:

• Facility infrastructure
• EHS programs
• Equipment maintenance
• Utilities and contractor coordination
• Operational readiness for pilot-scale manufacturing

The ideal candidate is comfortable operating in a fast-paced R&D-to-production environment involving thermal processing, rolling equipment, controlled atmosphere systems, and powder handling operations.

Key Responsibilities

Facility Operations

• Oversee daily site operations, infrastructure, and utilities
• Coordinate facility expansion, layout optimization, and equipment installations
• Manage vendors, contractors, and maintenance activities

EHS & Compliance

• Develop and enforce EHS procedures and safe operating practices
• Support hazardous powder handling protocols and ventilation systems
• Manage lockout/tagout (LOTO), PPE, chemical hygiene, and emergency response systems
• Ensure OSHA and local regulatory compliance

Equipment & Maintenance

• Oversee preventive maintenance programs for:
• • Rolling mills
  • Furnaces/annealers
  • Gloveboxes
  • Vacuum and gas handling systems
• Coordinate troubleshooting and repair activities

Operational Support

• Support manufacturing readiness and uptime
• Assist with inventory, consumables, spare parts, and shop organization
• Help establish scalable operational systems as production grows

Qualifications

Required

• 7+ years in manufacturing operations, facilities, or industrial environments
• Experience supporting industrial equipment and maintenance systems
• Strong understanding of industrial safety systems and EHS practices
• Experience managing contractors and facility operations

Preferred

• Experience with:
• • Powder handling environments
  • Controlled atmosphere systems
  • Vacuum or thermal processing equipment
  • Specialty metals or advanced materials manufacturing