About the Role:
Join CBRE as a Facilities Manager supporting a leading global manufacturer of pet nutrition products at a large-scale production facility in Aurora, Nebraska. This is a hands-on leadership opportunity within a fast-paced, 24/7 manufacturing environment, where reliability, accountability, and a commitment to operational excellence are essential.
You will lead facility operations, maintenance activities, vendor management, and workplace safety programs while partnering closely with site leadership to ensure the facility remains efficient, compliant, and fully operational. This is an onsite role supporting a physically active manufacturing site and includes occasional after-hours support as business needs arise.
What You'll Do:
Lead day-to-day facility operations and maintenance activities across a 24-hour manufacturing site.
Supervise, coach, and develop a team of facilities professionals, including two direct reports.
Coordinate repairs, preventative maintenance, and service delivery with technicians, contractors, and vendors.
Build strong relationships with client stakeholders and help resolve facility-related issues.
Conduct facility inspections and ensure compliance with environmental, health, safety, and regulatory requirements.
Manage operating budgets, support capital projects, review vendor proposals, and oversee invoicing processes.
Identify opportunities to improve operational efficiency, reliability, and overall facility performance.
Provide responsive support, including handling urgent facility matters and after-hours calls when needed. Based on role-specific requirements provided by the hiring team and position responsibilities.
What You'll Need:
3+ years of facilities, maintenance, operations, or related leadership experience; Bachelor's degree preferred. In lieu of a degree, a combination of experience and education will be considered.
Experience leading teams, including employee development, coaching, performance management, and hiring.
Strong knowledge of building operations, maintenance practices, and vendor management.
Ability to work onsite in Aurora, NE and thrive in a physically active manufacturing environment.
Strong communication skills with the ability to build relationships and navigate complex situations.
Experience managing budgets, reviewing proposals, and supporting capital improvement projects.
Strong organizational, problem-solving, and decision-making skills with a proactive mindset.
Dependability, flexibility, and willingness to support a 24/7 facility, including occasional after-hours calls and urgent operational needs. Based on role-specific requirements provided by the hiring team.
Why CBRE?
When youjoin CBRE, you become part of a global leader in commercial real estate andinvestment services that help businesses and people thrive. We are dynamicproblem solvers and forward-thinking professionals who create significantimpact. Our collaborative culture is built on our shared values — respect,integrity, service, and excellence — and we value the diverse perspectives,backgrounds, and skillsets of our people. At CBRE, you have the opportunity tochart your own course and realize your full potential.
ApplicantAI Use Disclosure:
We valuehuman interaction to understand each candidate's unique experience, skills andaspirations. We do not use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to make hiringdecisions, and we ask that candidates disclose any use of AI in the applicationand interview process.
Disclaimer:
Applicantsmust be currently authorized to work in the United States without the need forvisa sponsorship now or in the future.
Equal Employment Opportunity: CBRE is an equal opportunity employer that values diversity. We have a long-standing commitment to providing equal employment opportunity to all qualified applicants regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, veteran status, political belief, or any other basis protected by applicable law.
Candidate Accommodations: CBRE values the differences of all current and prospective employees and recognizes how every employee contributes to our company’s success. CBRE provides reasonable accommodations in job application procedures for individuals with disabilities. If you require assistance due to a disability in the application or recruitment process, please submit a request via email at
[email protected] or via telephone at +1 866 225 3099 (U.S.) and +1 866 388 4346 (Canada).
