Director, Facilities & Real Estate, EH&S & Physical Security

This is a rare opportunity to build and lead the Facilities & Real Estate, EH&S, and Physical Security functions for a newly formed, standalone joint-venture with global operations and ~$400M+ in annual revenues.  We're seeking a senior operational leader accountable for the strategic direction, physical infrastructure, EH&S posture, and global physical security program of a high-throughput book manufacturing and fulfillment enterprise.

Our flagship 1.3M sq ft site integrates printing, binding, warehousing, fulfillment, and corporate offices—running 24/5 with 24/7 overtime support. A second production facility in Buenos Aires and hybrid employees across multiple continents extend our global footprint. You'll own three interconnected domains—Facilities & Real Estate, EH&S, and Physical Security—deploying resources through a hybrid model of internal teams and strategic vendor partners, with the capital resources and executive backing to build lasting programs and operational excellence.

About the Role 

In this opportunity as Director, Facilities & Real Estate, EH&S & Physical Security, you will be responsible for: 

• Facilities Management — Oversee HVAC, electrical, fire protection, and building automation systems across the Minnesota campus and secondary facility; govern multi-year facility master plans, preventive/predictive maintenance, and business-continuity planning.
• Real Estate – Establish and oversee lease administration.  Portfolio management and reporting.  Partner with brokers to define & execute new transactions.  External stakeholder management.
• EH&S Leadership — Own executive-level accountability for OSHA, EPA, and MPCA compliance; champion a 100% Safe safety culture; lead programs covering LOTO, HazCom, confined space, and environmental controls specific to print manufacturing (VOC/HAP emissions, ink/solvent management, SWPPP, waste).
• Global Physical Security — Build and execute a global security strategy spanning access control, CCTV, guard force management, and threat/vulnerability assessments; establish duty-of-care programs including travel security and 24/7 crisis communication.
• Capital Projects & Continuous Improvement — Lead multi-year capital plans and complex projects from concept to commissioning; apply Lean methodologies to drive uptime and efficiency.
• Vendor & Regulatory Management — Govern a global vendor framework across facilities, environmental, and security providers; cultivate relationships with regulators, insurers, and industry associations.
• People Leadership — Coach leaders and a multi-disciplinary team of technicians, engineers, and EH&S professionals across multiple shifts; build depth through succession planning and talent development.
• Financial Stewardship — Own operating and capital budgets across Facilities, Maintenance, and EH&S; report performance to the VP of Operations and executive leadership.

About You 

You're a fit for the role of Director, Facilities & Real Estate, EH&S & Physical Security if your background includes: 

• 15+ years of progressive experience in facilities, EH&S, and/or physical security within large-scale manufacturing
• 8+ years in senior leadership with multi-disciplinary teams, capital budgets exceeding $1M, and multi- disciplinary teams, capital budgets exceeding $1M, and multi-site/global scope
• Proven leadership in 24/5 or 24/7 environments with 500+ employees in a 500,000+ sq ft facility
• Track record managing complex capital projects from concept through commissioning
• Experience designing physical security programs across international jurisdictions, ideally including Latin America
• Demonstrated duty-of-care experience for international or remote/hybrid employees
• Measurable EH&S performance improvement (OSHA recordable/DART rate reduction)
• Print, binding, fulfillment, or converting operations experience strongly preferred

• Domestic and international travel, up to 10%.

Education

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Facilities Management, Environmental Science, Occupational Health & Safety, or related field. MBA or M.S. strongly preferred.

Technical Knowledge

• Deep familiarity with OSHA 29 CFR 1910, EPA/RCRA/Clean Air & Water Acts, MPCA requirements, NFPA standards, building systems (HVAC, electrical, fire/life-safety), and platforms such as Intelex, Cority, or Velocity EHS.

Preferred Certifications

• CSP, CIH, CHMM, CFM, FMP, CPP, PSP, PMP, CEM, or Six Sigma Black Belt—held or actively pursued.

Additional Preferred Experience

• ISO or other program implementations and management
• Enterprise security platforms and AI-enabled analytics
• Corporate global security, threat intelligence, or crisis management background
• Energy management programs with measurable kWh/water/waste reductions
• Real-time monitoring dashboards for facilities performance and compliance reporting

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