Lyten

Manager - Facilities and Maintenance

San Leandro, California

Sponsorship not specified$141k-$212kDetected 51 days ago

ComplianceBudgetingSupply ChainPower ElectronicsLeadershipCommunicationCollaborationOSHA

About the role

Together, these innovations are making a massive global improvement and driving real-world impact across energy, mobility, construction, and defense.
We're entering an exciting growth phase, scaling production across the U.S. and Europe and expanding our team of engineers, scientists, and innovators.
This role is responsible for all utilities, production equipment uptime, preventive/predictive maintenance programs, and facilities‑related compliance.

Oversee building and site infrastructure: HVAC, compressed air, process gases, chilled water, electrical systems, fire/life safety, hazardous materials storage, and wastewater.
Partner with EH&S to maintain regulatory compliance (Cal/OSHA, environmental, fire code, hazardous materials, permits).
Lead facility upgrades, infrastructure expansion, and partner with construction on projects supporting increased production capacity.
Manage vendor relationships, service contracts, and major capital maintenance activities.
Develop and manage preventive and predictive maintenance programs for all production equipment across the MWh battery manufacturing process.
Lead troubleshooting and rapid recovery efforts to minimize production downtime.
Build and manage an equipment work‑order system, spare parts strategy, and asset management process using a CMMS.
Drive continuous improvement in equipment uptime, MTTR, MTBF, and overall equipment effectiveness (OEE).
Implement and drive a culture of safety and shop floor focus and support, working closely with manufacturing, engineering, and quality personnel.
Partner with EH\&S to ensure safe operation of all facilities, utilities, and equipment.

7+ years of experience in management
Strong hands‑on experience with mechanical, electrical, and controls troubleshooting.
Experience maintaining production lines with a mix of automation, precision equipment, and environmental controls.

Experience with lithium‑metal or lithium‑sulfur battery manufacturing, chemical process equipment, roll‑to‑roll systems, or automated assembly equipment.
Familiarity with high‑volume production environments including ramp and stabilization
Knowledge of safety systems for hazardous materials, energy‑intensive equipment, and industrial ventilation.
Ability to read electrical/mechanical schematics, P\&IDs, and engineered system drawings.
Opportunity to shape and operate one of the first commercial‑scale lithium‑sulfur production facilities in the world.
High‑impact role influencing reliability, safety, and operational excellence.
A mission‑driven culture focused on innovation, sustainability, and operational execution.
Ensure reliable operation of all facility support systems required for continuous production.

Facility Infrastructure & Operations
Thrive in an environment that celebrates ingenuity, optimism, and meaningful progress - together.
Join us, and help transform industries, communities, and the planet with friends

This compensation and benefits information is based on Lyten's estimate as of the date of publication and may be modified in the future.
We generally do not negotiate on salary once we have made an offer.
The level of pay within the range will depend on a variety of job-related factors that may include location, relevant prior experience and/or education, or particular skills and expertise.
New hires joining the company tend to be paid within the starting base pay range noted above, with opportunities to increase pay over time based on development of additional skills, competencies, and company-specific knowledge.
In addition to base pay this position is eligible for tier based bonus and equity, healthcare, dental, vision, corporate discounts, paid holidays, PTO and sick time, 401K, employee relocation plan (if applicable)
Export/ITAR Compliance Disclosure:
The expected base salary range for this position is between

Competitive compensation and benefits, with opportunities for growth as Lyten scales globally.
This compensation and benefits information is based on Lyten's estimate as of the date of publication and may be modified in the future.
In addition to base pay this position is eligible for tier based bonus and equity, healthcare, dental, vision, corporate discounts, paid holidays, PTO and sick time, 401K, employee relocation plan (if applicable)
$141,100.00 - $211,700.00 The level of pay within the range will depend on a variety of job-related factors that may include location, relevant prior experience and/or education, or particular skills and expertise.
The level of pay within the range will depend on a variety of job-related factors that may include location, relevant prior experience and/or education, or particular skills and expertise.

Experience a workplace built on trust, respect, and shared success - where collaboration fuels breakthroughs and everyone's ideas are heard.
Be part of a fast-moving company entering a commercial growth phase, with opportunities to lead, learn, and make your mark.

require compliance with export control laws and, as a result, all interviewed candidates will be screened pre-interview to determine their eligibility in light of export restrictions

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