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ABOUT KRAKEN KINETICS Kraken Kinetics designs and manufactures advanced kinetic solutions that enable modern warfighting capabilities for the United States Armed Forces and its allies. We specialize in mission-tailored warheads and firing systems for unmanned and autonomous weapon platforms, delivering production-ready solutions at speed to address urgent national security challenges. Our team brings decades of specialized Department of War experience across the full lifecycle of kinetic system development—from concept and design through testing, manufacturing, and operational deployment. Built on a foundation of work that helped lead the DoW into the era of kinetic drones, Kraken Kinetics combines commercial agility with deep technical expertise to deliver DEFINITIVE LETHALITY™ when it matters most. POSITION SUMMARY Location: On-site at Kraken Kinetics facilities in the Pinehurst, NC area The Facilities & Maintenance Manager is responsible for facility readiness, maintenance coordination, equipment support, utilities coordination, vendor management, and facility support systems across Kraken Kinetics facilities, including production sites, engineering/support spaces, storage areas, and assigned test range support infrastructure. This role keeps Kraken facilities functional, organized, maintained, and available for scheduled work by coordinating infrastructure support, preventive maintenance, equipment repair, contractor activity, facility projects, and readiness tracking across multiple sites. The ideal candidate is a hands-on facilities and maintenance professional capable of supporting production, engineering, logistics, testing, and business operations in a fast-paced defense manufacturing environment. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES Facility Operations and Readiness - Maintain readiness of production, engineering, storage, office, support, and assigned test range support areas. - Coordinate workspace setup, utilities, access support, housekeeping, and facility readiness requirements. - Identify and resolve facility constraints affecting production, material flow, testing support, or business operations. - Support facility changes, expansions, relocations, and improvement projects across multiple sites. Maintenance and Equipment Support - Coordinate preventive maintenance for general facility systems and production-supporting equipment. - Coordinate equipment repair, troubleshooting, maintenance scheduling, and return-to-service activities. - Maintain maintenance records, service logs, repair history, and equipment readiness documentation. - Track equipment readiness, recurring maintenance issues, downtime drivers, and repair priorities. - Support spare parts identification, maintenance supply needs, and equipment service planning. Vendor and Contractor Management - Coordinate outside vendors, contractors, service providers, inspectors, and maintenance support personnel. - Manage contractor access, scheduling, work scope coordination, site requirements, and completion verification. - Maintain vendor documentation, service records, facility support agreements, and maintenance-related documentation. - Support vendor selection input, service scheduling, quote coordination, and issue resolution. Utilities, Infrastructure, and Facility Systems - Coordinate support for electrical, HVAC, compressed air, plumbing, utilities, access support systems, and other facility systems. - Monitor facility system performance and escalate infrastructure risks, outages, repair needs, or improvement opportunities. - Support equipment installation, relocation, commissioning, and facility modification activities. - Maintain visibility of facility constraints, infrastructure needs, and site readiness issues. Facility Projects and Improvement - Support facility layout changes, production-area setup, storage-area improvements, and workspace optimization. - Coordinate facility projects required to support pr