valaratomics

Head of Facilities

Hawthorne, CA · Contract

No sponsorship$150k-$220kDetected 1 day ago

Incident ResponseProject ManagementNegotiationForecastingBudgetingLogisticsControlsCommunicationOSHA

About the role

This role is responsible for ensuring that our physical environment enables world-class engineering and manufacturing-reliable, safe, compliant, and built to scale rapidly.
The work is highly cross-functional and requires both strategic planning and hands-on execution.

Own end-to-end operations of our combined business office and manufacturing facility, ensuring safety, reliability, and operational excellence across all building systems.
Manage parking, site traffic flow, and logistics for employees, visitors, and vendors.
Partner with external project management firms, contractors, and architects on construction, renovations, and site expansion.
Lead facility build-outs from concept through execution, including budgeting, permitting, and timelines, ensuring all projects meet operational, safety, and compliance standards.
Ensure full compliance with OSHA, building codes, fire regulations, and environmental standards, and own audit and inspection readiness across all regulatory bodies.
Implement and maintain emergency preparedness plans and incident response protocols, and serve as the around-the-clock emergency point of contact for facility-related issues.
Build and manage a high-performing, lean facilities team (technicians, custodial, and others) with clear accountability and performance standards.
Manage third-party vendors (janitorial, maintenance, security, and others), establishing SLAs and ensuring high-quality, cost-effective service, and lead vendor selection, contract negotiation, and ongoing performance management.

8+ years operating facilities or infrastructure in high-performance environments (e.g., advanced manufacturing, aerospace, defense, energy).
Proven track record of supporting hardware production, testing, or industrial operations.
Strong working knowledge of OSHA, ADA, safety systems, and regulatory requirements.
Demonstrated ability to operate hands-on in fast-paced, ambiguous environments.
Experience standing up or scaling a manufacturing site from early stage.
Experience with high-power or specialized infrastructure environments.
Familiarity with CMMS or reliability engineering practices.
Experience in ITAR and export control environments.
Manage HVAC and environmental systems to maintain required operating conditions for engineering and production while optimizing energy efficiency.

Valar Atomics is an equal opportunity employer.
We consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected status under applicable law.
We are committed to providing a workplace free of discrimination and harassment and will provide reasonable accommodation as required by law.
Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States as a U.S. citizen or lawful permanent resident (green card holder).

Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States as a U.S. citizen or lawful permanent resident (green card holder).

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