Facilities Manager
Döhler
Facilities Manager
Döhler
Global supplier of natural food ingredients
The Facilities Manager is an individual contributor responsible for the safe, reliable, compliant, and cost-effective operation of the Princeton site’s buildings, utilities, infrastructure, grounds, and facility services. This position has no direct reports or formal people-management responsibilities. Operating independently, the role ensures uninterrupted food and beverage operations by coordinating day-to-day facility activities, overseeing contractors, supporting capital projects, and maintaining strict compliance.
Your Responsibilities:
Vendor & Contractor Management
• Primary Contact: Serve as the main point of contact for office vendors, service providers, contractors, and building management.
• Contract Administration: Coordinate and maintain access to office contracts and agreements for the Princeton facility.
• Activity Scheduling: Manage a shared schedule for inspections, preventive maintenance, repairs, service visits, and capital projects.
• Compliance & Onboarding: Confirm contractor scopes of work, timing, access needs, safety expectations, and required documentation prior to the start of any work.
Operations & Internal Collaboration
• Cross-Functional Coordination: Align facilities work in partnership with the On-Site Office/Facilities Manager and collaborate across internal departments (Production, Quality, EHS, Maintenance, Engineering, Procurement, Finance, and Site Leadership).
• Communication & Technical Direction: Provide technical oversight within assigned areas while proactively communicating priorities, schedules, risks, outages, and corrective actions.
• Continuous Improvement: Contribute to site optimization and process improvements without formal supervisory authority.
• Risk Escalation: Promptly escalate operational, safety, food-safety, compliance, and budget risks to the appropriate manager.
Compensation: $100k-$115k
Your Profile:
• Bachelor’s degree preferred or equivalent work experience
• 3–7 years of office management, administrative, or operations experience
• Experience in a corporate, manufacturing, food & beverage, or fast-paced business environment preferred
• Working knowledge of Environmental Health and Safety principles, practices, and applicable workplace safety and environmental requirements
• Strong organizational and multitasking abilities
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook)
• Ability to handle confidential information with professionalism and discretion
• Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail
• Experience with event coordination and vendor management preferred
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What We Offer:
Equal Opportunities for All
We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds regardless of age, ancestry, disability, ethnic origin, gender, gender identity or expression, nationality, religion, sexual orientation, social background or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations and ordinances.
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Döhler is a global supplier of natural ingredients for the food and beverage industry. Its products include natural colors, specialty ingredients, flavoring compounds, and fruit preparations that manufacturers use to color, flavor, and shape the texture of foods and drinks. Döhler’s offerings work by providing ready-to-use ingredients and formulations that integrate into food and beverage production, helping brands achieve consistent taste, appearance, and mouthfeel. The company differentiates itself through a long, private family history dating back to 1838, a steady strategy of growth via acquisitions, and a global footprint, reinforced by a 2024 strategic partnership with a major international ingredient supplier. Its goal is to be a leading global provider of natural ingredient solutions for the food and beverage industry, supporting manufacturers from formulation to finished products.
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