Facilities Maintenance Manager

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Facilities & Maintenance Manager oversees facility maintenance operations, equipment reliability, and production support activities to ensure safe, efficient, and cost-effective manufacturing operations. This role leads Maintenance Technicians and related personnel while supporting continuous improvement, preventive maintenance, and facility renovation initiatives across company locations.

FUNCTIONS OF THE POSITION:

• Manage facility maintenance operations and support production goals related to safety, quality, productivity, efficiency, and customer service.
• Supervise and develop Maintenance Technicians and facility support staff.
• Manage maintenance projects, contractors, vendors, and repair activities as needed.
• Lead preventive, predictive, corrective, and emergency maintenance activities for facility infrastructure and production equipment.
• Ensure buildings, grounds, utilities, and equipment are maintained in safe and reliable operating condition.
• Maintain maintenance records, work orders, inspections, and scheduled maintenance documentation.
• Monitor equipment downtime and implement corrective actions to improve reliability and efficiency.
• Establish department schedules and staffing plans that will support production schedules/deadlines.
• Promote a culture of safety, teamwork, accountability, and continuous improvement.
• Coach employee performance through communication, training, and performance evaluations.
• Interview, hire, and recommend compensation adjustments for maintenance personnel.
• Support employee development through technical training and cross-training opportunities.
• Ensure compliance with OSHA, environmental, and company safety standards.
• Must be able to lift to 50 pounds.
• Reliable transportation is a must.
• Must be able to bend, twist, push and pull
• Must have a can-do, positive attitude, and the ability to thrive working in a fast-paced team environment.
• Must pass a background check and drug test.
• Other duties as assigned by management.

QUALIFICATIONS

• 5+ years of maintenance or facilities leadership experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong knowledge of industrial maintenance systems, equipment troubleshooting, and facility operations.
• Experience leading maintenance teams in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Working knowledge of mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and general building maintenance systems.
• Strong leadership, communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.

SKILLS / ABILITIES:

Prefer troubleshooting skills in the following areas:

• Hydraulic and electrical: press brake, shear, iron worker, overhead cranes, compressors, forklifts, motors & controls and welding machines.
• Hand Tool: Grinders, Drills, Air Tools.
• General building maintenance: Plumbing Carpentry, Drywall, Painting.
• Safety Inspections: Cranes, Forklifts, scissor lift, ladders, fall prevention and rigging & lifting hardware.