Operations And Facilities Manager

About the Role

At Loam, we have huge climate change ambitions. This role will see you supporting our incredible teams across North America to continue to do their work in a safe, compliant and fit-for-purpose working environment. As the Operations and Facilities Manager based at Loam’s St Paul office, you will be responsible for overseeing all building-related activities and vehicles for this location. You will also provide remote support to other hubs in North America including South Portland, Maine and Calgary, Canada. Your role will see you designing, inspecting, and planning the infrastructure needs for our teams, including offices, laboratories, greenhouses and fleet.

Responsibilities:

• Ensure compliance with safety and building regulations
• Manage contracts and budgets related to facility operations and maintenance.
• Planning, procurement and maintenance of an expanding vehicle fleet
• Coordinate with internal teams to ensure that facilities meet operational needs
• Develop and maintain relationships with vendors and contractors to ensure timely and cost-effective completion of facility-related projects.
• Conduct regular inspections of facilities to identify areas for improvement and recommend appropriate solutions.
• Design, plan, and manage infrastructure projects for our teams, including offices, laboratories and greenhouses
• Develop and implement preventative maintenance programs to ensure that facilities are operating at optimal levels.

Requirements

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Proven experience as facilities manager or relevant experience in facilities management, engineering, or a related field.
• Strong project management and leadership skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Experience working with laboratory environments would be an advantage
• Experience managing budgets and contracts.
• Familiarity with local building regulations and compliance requirements.

Benefits

• A collaborative and highly engaging work environment with engagement across the Loam international R&D, product, and commercial team
• Ability to have a significant impact and grow with the organization
• A competitive package based on experience
• An opportunity to create a real and tangible impact on global Agriculture and climate change