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Director of Facilities

Hawthorne, California, United StatesFull TimeDirector$150,000–$210,000 /yrPosted 18 days agoVisa sponsorship available

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Role summary

CHAOS Industries, a defense technology company, seeks a Director of Facilities to lead operations across 10+ global manufacturing and industrial sites. This role requires strategic direction and day-to-day oversight of facilities, ensuring safety, compliance, and efficiency. Responsibilities include managing teams, budgets, capital projects, lease agreements, and vendor relationships. The ideal candidate has 8+ years of facilities management experience, including 2 years in a multi-site leadership role, preferably in manufacturing or industrial environments. Strong knowledge of building systems, maintenance programs, and EHS compliance is essential.

CHAOS Industries is redefining modern defense with a multi-product portfolio that gives the ultimate advantage—domain dominance. The company's products are powered by Coherent Distributed Networks (CDN™), empowering warfighters, commercial air operators, and border protection teams to act faster, adapt rapidly, and stay ahead of evolving threats.

CHAOS Industries was founded in 2022 and has raised a total of $1 billion in funding from leading investors, including 8VC, Accel, and Valor Equity Partners. The company is headquartered in Los Angeles, with offices in Washington, D.C., San Francisco, San Diego, Seattle, and London. For more information, please visit www.chaosinc.com.

Role Overview:

We're looking for a seasoned facilities leader to take ownership of our manufacturing and industrial operations across 10+ locations worldwide. As Director of Facilities, you'll be the driving force behind safe, efficient, and well-maintained facilities — setting the strategic direction while keeping day-to-day operations running smoothly. If you thrive in complex, multi-site environments and love building high-performing teams, this role is for you.

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead and oversee all facilities operations across a large portfolio of manufacturing and industrial sites, ensuring each location meets safety, compliance, and operational standards
  • Partner with Strategy and Workplace Operations to develop and execute a long-term facilities strategy aligned with company growth and operational goals
  • Manage a team of regional facilities managers and on-site staff, providing mentorship, clear direction, and accountability
  • Own buildout strategy and execution
  • Own the capital and operating budgets for facilities across all sites — identifying cost efficiencies without compromising safety or quality
  • Drive preventive and predictive maintenance programs to maximize equipment uptime and extend asset life
  • Serve as the primary point of contact for lease management, vendor relationships, and contractor negotiations across the portfolio
  • Partner with EHS (Environmental, Health & Safety) teams to ensure all sites remain safe and compliant
  • Lead or support major capital projects including renovations, expansions, and new site buildouts
  • Build and maintain strong relationships with site leadership, serving as a trusted partner on all facilities-related matters

    • Minimum Requirements:

  • 8+ years of facilities management experience, with at least 2 years in a leadership role overseeing multiple sites
  • Background in manufacturing or industrial environments is strongly preferred
  • Proven track record managing large facilities budgets and capital projects
  • Strong working knowledge of building systems (HVAC, electrical, plumbing), industrial equipment maintenance, and EHS compliance
  • Experience with facilities management software
  • Excellent communication and relationship-building skills — you can navigate conversations with frontline technicians and the c-suite equally well
  • A strategic mindset with the ability to roll up your sleeves when needed

    • Why CHAOS?

  • Health Benefits: Medical, dental, and vision benefits 100% paid for by the company
  • Additional benefits: 401k (+ 50% company match up to 6% of pay), FSA, HSA, life insurance, and more
  • Our Perks: Free daily lunch, ‘No meeting Fridays’, unlimited PTO, casual dress code
  • Compensation Components: Competitive base salaries, generous pre-IPO stock option grants, relocation assistance, and (coming soon!) annual bonuses
  • Team Growth: 250 employees and counting across 5 global offices
    • Salary Range: $150,000 - $210,000

    The stated compensation range reflects only the targeted base compensation range and excludes additional earnings such as bonus, equity, and benefits. If your compensation requirements fall outside of the range, we still encourage you to apply. The salary range for this role is an estimate based on a range of compensation factors, inclusive of base salary only. Actual salary offer may vary based on (but not limited to) work experience, education and/or training, critical skills, and/or business considerations.

    Recruiting Agencies: CHAOS Industries does not accept unsolicited resumes or outreach. Unsolicited submissions will not be reviewed or compensated.

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