Facilities, Equipment and Safety Manager

SUMMARY

The Facilities, Equipment and Safety Manager is responsible for the strategic oversight, planning, and coordination of Bridgeways’ facilities, equipment, and safety programs within a regulated aerospace manufacturing environment. This role owns the systems, standards, and long-term planning required to ensure compliance with OSHA, Washington State L&I, FAA-related safety expectations, AS9100, ISO-aligned quality systems, and ITAR/CMMC requirements.

This position focuses on program design, prioritization, asset lifecycle management, and cross-department coordination, working closely with multiple departments and operational staff who execute day-to-day tasks. The Manager ensures that safety, facilities, and equipment programs are proactive, well-documented, and scalable as the organization grows.

Position: Full-time Salary Exempt

Pay: $80,200-$95,000/ annual

Benefits:

Our benefit programs have been curated to provide employees with options and comprehensive coverage, including:

• Generous Paid Time Off -- New Employees accrue up to 31 paid days off, including 15 flexible use PTO days, 10 paid holidays, 2 personal days, as well as the final week of the year.
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance with medical premiums starting as low as $30 biweekly (must work 30+ hrs/week)
• Optional Life Critical Illness, Illness, and Pet Insurance available.
• 401K with employer matching after 90 days and immediate vesting.

100% Employer Paid Benefits:

• Mental health coverage through Teledoc Mental Health that includes both therapists and psychiatrists.
• Roadside Assistance for all employees.
• Long Term Disability Insurance (must work 30+ hrs/week)
• Teledoc Health Coverage (if working <30 hrs/week)
• Vision, prescriptions, and entertainment discounts

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

Facilities & Asset Management

• Own the overall management of organizational facilities, buildings, grounds, production spaces, and physical infrastructure.
• Develop and maintain preventative maintenance programs for facilities, production equipment, tools, and agency vehicles.
• Oversee asset lifecycle planning, including inventory tracking, maintenance schedules, repair vs. replacement decisions, and capital planning.
• Coordinate facility improvements, space planning, equipment moves, and infrastructure projects.
• Manage vendor relationships, service contracts, and facilities-related expenditures.
• Partner with Finance and leadership on annual facilities, equipment, and maintenance budgets.\

Safety Program Leadership

• Design, implement, and maintain Bridgeways’ occupational safety and health programs in compliance with OSHA, Washington State L&I, and applicable regulations.
• Develop and maintain safety policies, inspection protocols, emergency response plans, evacuation procedures, and hazard reporting systems.
• Conduct and oversee safety risk assessments of facilities, equipment, and operational practices.
• Lead incident reporting, investigations, corrective action tracking, and claims coordination in partnership with Human Resources.
• Ensure accurate OSHA and L&I recordkeeping and reporting.
• Create and maintain dashboards, metrics, and reports related to safety performance and risk trends.

Aerospace & Regulatory Compliance

• Ensure facilities, equipment, and safety programs meet applicable FAA-related safety expectations, AS9100, and ISO-aligned standards.
• Partner with Quality, Operations, and IT to support ITAR and CMMC compliance as it relates to physical security, facilities, equipment access, and operational controls.
• Ensure safety, maintenance, and facilities documentation supports audit readiness and contractual requirements.
• Align safety and facilities programs with regulated manufacturing best practices and customer expectations.

Equipment & Operational Safety

• Establish safety standards for equipment operation, machine guarding, lockout/tagout, and safe work practices.
• Ensure documentation and compliance for equipment inspections, maintenance logs, and safety procedures.
• Partner with supervisors and operations staff to prioritize maintenance and safety actions.
• Serve as a resource for troubleshooting complex or high-risk facility or equipment issues
• Identify, evaluate, and source appropriate test and production equipment to support operational and program needs
• Assess equipment functionality, compatibility, and required accessories or supporting tools
• Lead or support equipment setup, validation, and initial use
• Develop, document, and maintain SOPs for equipment operation and staff training
• Partner with supervisors and cross-functional teams to ensure proper utilization and training adoption

Leadership & Collaboration

• Provide functional leadership and coordination for facilities, maintenance, and safety staff.
• Set priorities, define scope, and allocate work across facilities and safety teams.
• Support and guide supervisors by clarifying expectations, timelines, and standards.
• Oversee the Safety Committee, supporting goal-setting, meeting facilitation, and annual planning.
• Partner cross-functionally with HR, Operations, IT, Production, and leadership to align physical operations with organizational needs.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for regulatory inspections, audits, and external stakeholders related to facilities and safety.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provides functional oversight of facilities, maintenance, and safety staff.
• Responsible for prioritization, coordination, and performance expectations.
• Direct supervision may include facilities and janitorial roles, depending on the structure.
• Focuses on planning, systems, and accountability, not day-to-day task execution.

QUALIFICATIONS

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

• Associate’s degree or higher in Occupational Safety, Environmental Health, Facilities Management, Industrial Technology, or related field — or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Minimum 4–7 years of progressive experience in safety, facilities, equipment, or asset management.
• Experience in regulated or manufacturing environments preferred.
• Strong knowledge of OSHA, Washington State L&I, and workplace safety regulations.
• Demonstrated ability to design and implement programs, processes, and documentation.
• Experience managing facilities, equipment, vehicles, and preventative maintenance programs.
• Strong organizational, prioritization, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to communicate clearly and build trust across all levels of the organization.
• High comfort with technology, dashboards, and data-driven decision making.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

• Valid Washington State Driver’s License.
• Ability to pass background checks.
• OSHA 10 or 30 preferred.
• Safety certifications (CSP, ASP, CIH) are desirable but not required.

LANGUAGE SKILLS

• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret safety regulations, technical manuals, policies, and legal documents.
• Ability to respond to common inquiries from employees, regulatory agencies, vendors, and management.
• Ability to effectively present information to management, regulatory inspectors, and public groups.
• Ability to write clear reports, policies, procedures, and professional correspondence.

REASONING ABILITY

• Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions related to safety, facilities, and compliance matters.
• Ability to interpret a variety of technical instructions, regulatory requirements, and operational policies.
• Ability to exercise sound judgment in investigations, planning, and decision-making

OTHER SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Ability to lead, teach, and coach. Ability to provide oversight, to delegate, and to represent Bridgeways in the community.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear.
• The employee is frequently required to walk, climb stairs, or balance.
• The employee is occasionally required to stand, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
• The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Regular presence in facilities, warehouse, and production environment.
• May require use of PPE and exposure industrial environment.
• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

At Bridgeways, our commitment to equity, dignity, and opportunity for all remains steadfast. We exist to challenge systemic barriers and create lasting change for individuals and communities facing significant challenges, especially those living with mental health challenges and other marginalized identities.

As a social enterprise, we take pride in fostering a supportive and inclusive environment. Whether through stable housing, meaningful employment, or welcoming spaces that celebrate diversity, our work is rooted in compassion and a deep commitment to equity.

We believe everyone deserves fair treatment, access, and opportunity regardless of identity, background, or circumstances. We are dedicated to breaking down barriers and advocating for the resources that empower people to meet their goals.

This is not just what we do—it’s who we are.