Director of Facilities
- Company
- Unusual Machines
- Location
- Orlando, FL
- Work type
- Full Time
- Posted
- 2026-08-17
Job description
Director of Facilities
You in This Role are an experienced facilities leader who thrives in fast-growth, operationally complex environments and knows how to bring structure, organization, and scalability to rapidly evolving operations. You are equally comfortable leading expansion projects and buildouts as you are walking facilities, solving operational issues in real time, managing vendors, improving preventative maintenance programs, and helping teams stay ahead of growth. You know how to balance strategic planning with hands-on execution, communicate proactively, and operate with urgency in environments where priorities can shift quickly. Most importantly, you are a visible leader and strong coach who can develop people, build scalable processes, and help create the operational backbone needed to support a rapidly growing manufacturing organization.
A Day in the Life
No two days will look exactly the same in this role. One morning may involve walking a manufacturing facility to address operational concerns, reviewing preventative maintenance priorities, and coordinating security vendor updates. The afternoon may involve touring a potential new facility, meeting with contractors on a buildout timeline, troubleshooting parking and occupancy challenges, or partnering with HR and Operations on expansion planning.
You will regularly:
Lead facilities operations across multiple Orlando-area locations
Coordinate expansions, buildouts, moves, and space planning
Manage landlord, broker, contractor, and vendor relationships
Improve facilities processes and preventative maintenance programs
Oversee physical security systems, access control, visitor management, and emergency preparedness coordination
Partner cross-functionally with HR, Operations, Manufacturing, and Finance
Coach and develop the Facilities Manager and broader Facilities team
Prioritize and resolve reactive operational issues quickly and effectively
Help create scalable systems that support continued company growth
This role requires someone who can zoom out strategically while still staying close to day-to-day execution.
What You’ll Do
Lead all facilities-related operations across corporate, warehouse, manufacturing, and fulfillment locations
Oversee facilities expansion projects, renovations, buildouts, and occupancy planning
Manage lease coordination activities in partnership with the company’s Realtor of record
Lead vendor management efforts, including janitorial, maintenance, security, HVAC, electrical, utilities, and construction-related vendors
Develop scalable preventative maintenance and facilities management processes
Oversee physical security operations, including badge/access systems, visitor management, and facility security coordination
Partner with leadership on space planning, parking logistics, and future facilities growth needs
Manage facilities budgets, invoice approvals, and vendor negotiations
Support emergency preparedness planning and overall facility readiness
Partner with HR and Operations on company events, facility logistics, and employee experience initiatives
Coordinate move management and new site readiness activities
Ensure facilities remain safe, functional, organized, and operationally effective as the company scales
Develop and coach the Facilities Manager while helping build long-term team capabilities
Help create accountability, communication, and ownership across facilities operations
What You Bring
10+ years of facilities leadership experience in manufacturing, warehouse, logistics, distribution, or fast-growth operational environments
Experience leading facilities operations across multiple sites
Strong construction, expansion, and buildout coordination experience
Experience managing vendors, contractors, landlords, and facility-related partnerships
Strong understanding of:
HVAC systems
Electrical systems
Warehouse/manufacturing infrastructure
Access control/security systems
Preventative maintenance programs
Fire/life safety systems
Experience operating in fast-growth or rapidly changing environments
Strong organizational and prioritization skills
High sense of urgency and operational responsiveness
Proven ability to balance strategic planning with hands-on execution
Strong leadership and team development capabilities
Excellent communication and relationship-building skills
Ability to independently prioritize and lead facilities operations with limited direction
Strongly Preferred
Manufacturing and warehouse environment experience
Security and safety oversight experience
Experience supporting rapid expansion and multi-site growth
Startup or high-growth company experience
Experience scaling facilities infrastructure while processes are still evolving
What You’ll Gain
The opportunity to help shape the infrastructure of a rapidly scaling manufacturing company
A highly visible operational leadership role with meaningful impact
The ability to build systems, processes, and facilities strategy from the ground up
A fast-paced environment where decisions move quickly and your work directly affects company growth
A collaborative leadership team focused on scaling aggressively and building for the future
Compensation & Benefits - $135,000 - $150,000