About the role

Facilities Manager

About Rekise Marine

Rekise Marine is building autonomous ships and submarines that operate in the world's most hostile environments. We're executing India's flagship autonomous submarine project, the Jalkapi XLAUV, on order from the Indian Navy. This is an unmanned submarine weighing over 20 tons that can travel 5,000+ kilometers autonomously and operate in the ocean for 30+ days at a time.

We're creating some of the largest autonomous platforms in the world, machines with direct impact on the global economy and national security. While autonomous cars in India may still be a dream, autonomous ships and submarines are already a reality, and we can build for the world from India.

The Role

Our spaces from the corporate office to labs and workshops are where ideas turn into technologies. We're looking for a Facilities Manager who takes full ownership of creating and running these spaces efficiently across multiple locations. This is a high-impact Facilities management and operational role where you'll ensure our teams can focus on building world-class autonomous systems while you make the environment run seamlessly. You'll manage both corporate facilities and manufacturing/workshop spaces, coordinating with engineering teams to support production and testing needs.

Key Responsibilities

Corporate & Multi-location Facilities: Run day-to-day operations for office and facility spaces with zero downtime mindset. Standardize processes across all offices and labs. While headquartered in Bangalore, travel occasionally to ensure consistent experience and quick problem-solving across other sites like Kolkata and Goa.
Manufacturing & Workshop Operations: Oversee setup, maintenance, and compliance of manufacturing/workshop spaces. Ensure availability and readiness of utilities, equipment, and storage areas. Coordinate with engineering teams to support production/testing needs. Implement best practices for workplace safety in plant environments.
Facility Operations & Maintenance: Drive preventive and on-demand maintenance across infrastructure, utilities, and equipment. Supervise third party managed Housekeeping and security and other support staff. Keep housekeeping, pantry, and support services consistent, reliable, and startup-lean. Ensure calibration, AMC renewals, and compliance for facility equipment.
Vendor & Partner Management: Build strong relationships with vendors and contractors related to facility management, keep them accountable. Negotiate smartly to balance cost, speed, and quality. Manage renewals, service agreements, and vendor SLAs without delays. Oversee third-party vendors and contractors supporting workshop/plant operations.
Safety & Compliance: Own workplace safety, security, and compliance across corporate and plant sites. Conduct safety checks, audits, and emergency drills. Ensure legal compliance for manufacturing, fire safety, and environmental norms.
Admin & People Experience: Enable efficient workspace planning and employee services. Partner with HR and IT for smooth onboarding, seating, and asset management. Be the go-to person for keeping the workplace productive and welcoming.
Scope & Reporting: Manage facility budgets smartly to keep costs lean without cutting corners. Report on facility health, risks, and improvements with a startup lens. Track and optimize spend across multiple locations and facility types.

Required Qualifications

Diploma, or any Bachelor's degree or equivalent.
6-10 years of experience managing corporate and/or manufacturing facilities, with demonstrated success in multi-location operations.
Proven track record in handling both office environments and industrial/workshop facilities.
Strong operational skills with the ability to adapt to startup pace and changing priorities. This involves managing facility operations by wearing multiple hats, and effectively handling rapidly shifting priorities.
Knowledge of safety, compliance, and statutory requirements for offices and workshops including fire safety, environmental norms, and manufacturing regulations.
Experience in vendor management, contract negotiation, and maintaining service level agreements.
Manage facilities and admin budget while maintaining quality standards.
Problem-solver who thrives on ownership and can "just get it done" mentality.
Good with numbers (budgeting) and great with people (collaboration).
Ability to work independently and make quick decisions in a fast-paced environment.

Preferred Experience

Experience in robotics, hardware, manufacturing, or defense sectors - understanding of complex inventory management and long production cycles.
Prior experience in startup environments (Series A-B stage preferred) with rapid scaling operations.
Experience with ERP systems for facilities and maintenance management.
Understanding of cleanroom operations, controlled environments, or specialized lab facilities.
Track record of successfully setting up new facilities or expanding existing operations.
Experience managing facilities across different cities with minimal supervision.

Why Join Rekise Marine

High Ownership: Own the entire facilities function with direct impact on how our teams work and innovate. Your decisions will shape the physical environment where breakthrough technology is created.
Mission Impact: Enable technology with direct national security and economic significance. Support India's most ambitious autonomous maritime program by creating world-class facilities.
Diverse Challenge: Manage everything from modern corporate offices to cutting-edge manufacturing facilities. No two days are the same in this dynamic role.
Growth Opportunity: Join at a pivotal moment where your operational excellence will be instrumental in scaling the startup.
Startup Culture: Fast-moving, innovative environment where your decisions matter and bureaucracy is minimal. Direct access to the leadership team.
Benefits: Compensation benchmarked to top-quartile for the role, health insurance for you and your family and other benefits.