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Facilities Manager (on-site)

Flow Hydration2 days ago
Aurora, ON
Senior Level
full_time

About the role

Who we are

Since starting with a single family-owned artesian spring in Canada, Flow has grown rapidly. And our commitment to providing naturally alkaline, naturally delicious spring water without the plastic bottle has grown as well. As a Certified B Corporation, Flow meets the highest social and environmental standards. From our 100% recyclable, 68-75% renewable packaging to our minimal use of natural resources, Flow works to provide sustainable hydration and to protect our planet for generations to come.

Position Overview

The Facilities Manager is responsible for managing, maintaining, and improving all company facilities including offices, production sites, and warehouses. This role ensures that buildings, utilities, and equipment operate efficiently, comply with safety and environmental regulations, and support Flow’s mission of sustainable operations.

You’ll collaborate to execute preventive maintenance programs, vendor relationships, space planning, while managing budgets and ensuring compliance with all legal standards.

Key Responsibilities

Facility Operations & Maintenance

  • Oversee daily operations of all Flow Hydration facilities, ensuring optimal functionality, safety, and cleanliness.
  • Develop and implement preventive maintenance schedules for equipment, utilities, and building systems (HVAC, lighting, water systems, etc.).
  • Manage facility inspections and coordinate repairs and upgrades as required.
  • Ensure minimal downtime and fast resolution of maintenance issues.

Vendor & Contractor Management

  • Source, negotiate, and oversee third-party vendors for janitorial, maintenance, landscaping, security, and other facility-related services.
  • Manage contracts, service-level agreements, and performance standards.

Health, Safety & Compliance

  • Ensure all facilities comply with local building codes, health and safety regulations, and environmental standards.
  • Maintain safety programs, emergency preparedness plans, and incident response procedures.
  • Partner with HR and EHS teams to promote a safe and sustainable workplace culture.

Budgeting & Reporting

  • Develop and manage facility budgets, capital expenditure (CapEx) projects, and cost-control initiatives.
  • Track and report on facility performance metrics, maintenance costs, and energy usage.
  • Identify opportunities for efficiency improvements and cost savings.

Sustainability & Continuous Improvement

  • Lead projects that align with Flow’s sustainability mission energy conservation, waste reduction, and eco-efficient infrastructure.
  • Support implementation of sustainable materials, packaging storage, and renewable energy use in facilities.

Management

  • Collaborate cross-functionally with Operations, Logistics, Maintenance teams to support production and business objectives.
  • Serve as the primary point of contact for facility-related issues.
  • Collaborate with the landlord for updates.

Qualifications

Education & Experience

  • Bachelor’s degree in Facilities Management, Engineering, Business Administration, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
  • 8-10 years of facilities management experience in manufacturing, food/beverage, or consumer packaged goods (CPG) environments preferred.
  • Project management experience and certification.
  • Strong understanding of building systems (HVAC, electrical, plumbing, water systems).
  • Experience managing budgets, contractors, and preventive maintenance programs.

Skills

  • Excellent organizational and project management skills.
  • Strong leadership and vendor management capabilities.
  • Knowledge of health, safety, and environmental regulations.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Suite and other maintenance management systems.
  • Problem-solving mindset and ability to work under pressure.

About Flow Hydration

Food and Beverage Manufacturing
51-200

We are North America's first social water brand, dedicated to the pursuit of positive experience and providing the highest quality water in the world, with a reduced environmental footprint. Founded by serial entrepreneur, Nicholas Reichenbach, Flow offers consumers the healthful benefits of drinking naturally alkaline spring water from a local and sustainable source.

"We imagined a bottled water brand that was naturally healthful. Not filtered or altered tap water owned by a major corporation. We looked for an alternative to the plastic bottle, a package with the lowest possible carbon footprint. We stopped looking and we started creating." -Founder & CEO Nicholas Reichenbach

Our water has been nurtured for thousands of years in a limestone aquifer located on a family-owned property in Mildmay, Ontario, Canada. Flow's water naturally collects essential minerals, electrolytes, and an alkaline pH.

We have partnered with Tetra-Pak to create the industry's lowest-carbon footprint packaging that is also PET and BPA free. Our goal, together with Tetra-Pak, is to make a pack that is completely renewable. More than two thirds of Flow's package is made of paperboard that comes from trees harvested in responsibly managed forests and/or controlled sources. None of the resources used in our cartons come from old growth trees or rainforests. It uses just enough material to keep the package stable. Our packets are 3-5% package and 95-7% content - thinner than an eggshell.

Flow Direct, our subscription service delivers water to your home or office for free VIA our eco-friendly electric SUV. Say hello to H2O 2.0!