Facilities Manager
We’re excited to invite you to apply for the Facilities Manager position at Just Born, Inc. As a family-owned business and the 11th largest candy manufacturer in the U.S.*, we’ve been spreading joy since 1923 from our Pennsylvania headquarters. (*Circana)
Our iconic brands—MIKE AND IKE®, HOT TAMALES®, GOLDENBERG’S® PEANUT CHEWS®, and the world-famous PEEPS®—delight candy lovers everywhere.
If you’re ready to help us fulfill our mission of Bringing Sweetness to People’s Lives!, we can’t wait to hear from you!
Position Summary:
As a Facilities Manager at Just Born, you’ll lead the planning and oversight of building operations and services, ensuring facilities run efficiently and reliably. You’ll manage external vendor relationships, infrastructure maintenance, security, fire protection, and groundskeeping while driving capital projects that support both operational and sustainability goals.
Your commitment to excellence and collaboration will help shape a safe, compliant, and welcoming environment for our associates and partners.
Location: Bethlehem, PA
How You’ll Impact Results:
- Lead cross-functional facility projects, including construction, renovations, and upgrades, ensuring seamless planning and minimal production and office disruption
- Oversee maintenance and functionality of key systems such as boilers, fire prevention, security, lighting, plumbing, HVAC, power distribution, and other essential equipment
- Own relationships and partner with external service providers/contractors, utility suppliers, and acts as a liaison to City of Bethlehem, Bethlehem Water Authority, Bethlehem Fire Department, the utility company, and the insurance underwriters
- Partner with IT to manage and enhance camera systems and access control assets to increase safety
- Ensure compliance with local, state, and federal regulations, as well as OSHA, FDA, SQF, and food manufacturing standards
- Spearhead facilities sustainability initiatives and projects for, HVAC efficiency, water usage, dust abatement, power distribution, and overall sustainability
- Collaborate with vendors and contractors, ensuring all work aligns with food safety, safety protocols, GMPs, timelines, and budgets
- Manage facilities budgets, including capital projects and building/grounds expenses.
- Oversee building security, key control, office allocations, and furniture installations.
- Maintain external grounds and manage service contracts for lawn care and snow removal across facilities.
- Partner with the Facilities Engineering Manager to ensure continuous support for operations.
- Foster a culture of inclusivity, mentorship, and associate development in alignment with our Vision and RESPECT Philosophy.
Your Qualifications That Will Ensure Success:
- Education: Bachelor’s degree in mechanical or electrical engineering (preferred).
- Experience: 7+ years of experience in facilities, maintenance, or operations in a manufacturing setting,
- Project management experience is highly preferred
- Leadership: Proven skills in leading cross-functional teams, strategic planning, coaching, and customer focus.
- Ability to build and manage relationships built on accountability and trust
- Technical Knowledge: Working technical knowledge in HVAC, boilers, security systems, life safety systems, and other building infrastructure systems. Hands-on experience in these areas is a plus
- Tools: Proficient in operating testing devices, standard office equipment, and computers.
Just Born is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer: Female / Minority / Disability / Protected Veteran / Sexual Orientation / Gender Identity
Our Pledge to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion:
At Just Born Quality Confections, we pledge to create a workplace where associates feel inspired to bring their whole selves to work.
We are committed to acting boldly with integrity, authenticity, and humility to listen, learn and grow. Part of this commitment includes creating an equitable environment for all associates and advocating for those whose voices are historically and chronically marginalized.
Our purpose is to bring sweetness to people’s lives and can only be fully realized by pledging to value all people, all races, all cultures, all religions, all love, all genders and all abilities, because Together We Are Better.
Why it’s Sweet to Work at Just Born:
· Stable organization with 101+ years of successful & iconic brands
· Mission driven family-owned & run organization
· Impactful community involvement & engagement with paid time off to volunteer
· Compensation packages consisting of competitive base salary & annual Achievement Award program
· Generous retirement / 401k program with automatic company contribution & match
· Onsite wellness program with variety of holistic care opportunities
· Highly inclusive culture built on the Just Born RESPECT philosophy
· Paid Time Off and Holidays: Available immediately for you to enjoy time away from the office to rest and recharge
· Award-Winning flexible benefits options that meet your needs and preferences
o Health, Dental, & Vision Insurance
o Health Savings Account (HSA) with automatic company contributions
o Generous company life insurance program
o Employee Assistance Programs
o Tuition Reimbursement Programs