Director, Facilities & Maintenance

For the past 162 years, Swisher has been an industry leader known for its iconic products and commitment to high quality standards. With a rich history, Swisher serves adult consumers through a diverse range of businesses, including Swisher Sweets Cigar Company, Helme Tobacco Co., Hempire, Rogue Holdings, and Drew Estate: The Rebirth of Cigars. We have a passion for people and helping them build rewarding careers. If you’re ready to create excitement and drive what’s next in the industry, we’d love to hear from you.

The Director of Facilities & Maintenance is responsible for the strategic leadership, planning, operation, and continuous improvement of all facility and maintenance functions across the organization. This role oversees facility infrastructure, building systems, utilities, maintenance operations, capital improvement projects, contractor management, and regulatory compliance to ensure safe, reliable, and efficient operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and execute facility and maintenance strategies aligned with organizational goals and operational requirements
• Establish departmental objectives, policies, procedures, and performance metrics
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives focused on reliability, cost optimization, asset utilization, and operational efficiency
• Develop long-range facility and infrastructure plans to support future growth and business needs
• Partner with Operations, Engineering, Supply Chain, Safety, and Quality leadership to support business objectives
• Direct all facility operations, including building systems, grounds, utilities, and infrastructure
• Oversee maintenance and repair activities for mechanical, electrical, plumbing, HVAC, fire protection, and life safety systems
• Ensure facilities are maintained in a safe, clean, and compliant condition
• Manage building renovations, expansions, refurbishments, and infrastructure improvement projects
• Oversee waste management, environmental services, and facility-related vendor activities
• Provide leadership for preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance programs
• Establish asset management strategies to maximize equipment reliability and lifecycle performance
• Monitor maintenance KPIs including downtime, equipment reliability, preventive maintenance completion, and maintenance costs
• Ensure maintenance planning and scheduling processes support operational requirements
• Drive root cause analysis and corrective actions for recurring equipment and facility failures
• Lead facility-related capital projects from planning through implementation
• Develop project scopes, budgets, timelines, and resource requirements
• Evaluate, select, and manage contractors, consultants, and service providers
• Negotiate contracts and service agreements to ensure quality, cost-effectiveness, and compliance
• Monitor contractor performance and ensure adherence to company safety and operational standards
• Develop and manage departmental operating and capital budgets
• Monitor expenditures and identify opportunities for cost reduction and operational efficiencies
• Ensure compliance with OSHA, environmental regulations, building codes, fire codes, and other applicable laws and regulations
• Maintain facility readiness for regulatory inspections and audits
• Partner with Safety and Environmental teams to support risk reduction initiatives
• Maintain documentation and records related to facility compliance and maintenance activities
• Lead, develop, and mentor maintenance, facilities, and technical staff
• Foster a culture of accountability, safety, customer service, and continuous improvement
• All other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Facilities Management, Construction Management, Industrial Technology, Business Administration, or related field required

• Minimum of 8-10 years of progressive facilities and maintenance leadership experience
• Minimum of 5 years of people leadership experience managing managers, supervisors, or technical teams
• Experience supporting manufacturing, distribution, or industrial operations preferred
• Experience managing capital projects, contractor relationships, and facility budgets
• Demonstrated success implementing preventive maintenance and asset reliability programs
• Strong knowledge of facility infrastructure systems including HVAC, electrical, plumbing, fire protection, and building automation systems
• Travel: Up to 20%

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree in Engineering, Facilities Management, Construction Management, Industrial Tech