Facilities & Maintenance Manager

Laepple Automotive

• $80K — $95K *
Manufacturing & Automotive
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Industrial Engineering, Facilities Management or related field, or equivalent experience.
  • 5-7 years of maintenance management experience in a manufacturing environment, including supervisory roles.
  • Certification in maintenance/reliability (i.e. CMRP) and project management (PMP) preferred.
  • Strong knowledge of mechanical, electrical, automation, and facility systems used in manufacturing.
  • Experience with root cause analysis and data-driven maintenance planning.

Responsibilities

  • Develop and manage a comprehensive maintenance strategy for plant equipment and facilities.
  • Lead maintenance planning to maximize equipment uptime and minimize downtime.
  • Oversee maintenance budgets and drive long-term cost savings initiatives.
  • Manage and train a team of technicians and facilities staff effectively.
  • Monitor key performance indicators related to maintenance efficiency and safety.

Benefits

  • Opportunity to lead in a dynamic manufacturing environment.
  • Engagement in continuous improvement initiatives and sustainability practices.
  • Collaboration opportunities with project management on critical equipment upgrades.
  • Support in maintaining a safe and compliant working environment.
  • Access to professional development opportunities, including certifications.
Full Job Description
Key Responsibilities:
  • Develop, implement, and manage a comprehensive maintenance strategy (preventive, predictive, reliability-centered maintenance) for all plant equipment, utilities, and facilities.
  • Lead maintenance planning and scheduling to maximize equipment uptime and minimize unplanned downtime.
  • Oversee maintenance budgets, cost controls, and spare parts optimization while driving long-term cost savings.
  • Manage a team of technicians and facilities staff; recruit, train, coach and evaluate performance.
  • Establish and enforce maintenance standards, procedures, and safety protocols in compliance with regulatory and company requirements.
  • Lead root cause analysis and corrective actions for equipment failures; drive continuous improvement initiatives.
  • Collaborate with project management on equipment upgrades, new equipment integrations, and Capex projects.
  • Monitor and report on key performance indicators such as OEE, Mean Time Between Failures (MTBF), Mean Time to Repair (MTTR), maintenance backlog, energy usage, and safety metrics.
  • Manage spare parts and inventory control in partnership with MRO Buyer to optimize vendor relationships and service contracts.
  • Ensure a robust CMMS (computerized maintenance management system) is utilized for work orders, history, asset registers, and reporting.
  • Ensure facility infrastructure (HVAC, electrical, plumbing, fire protection, robotics, conveyor systems, etc.) are well-maintained and compliant.
  • Coordinate with HSE to ensure a safe and compliant working environment.
  • Develop and implement preventive maintenance programs for critical assets and utility systems (compressed air, cooling water, steam, power distribution).
  • Plan and lead downtime events (maintenance shutdowns, line changes) with minimal production disruption.
  • Drive energy efficiency and sustainability initiatives where applicable.
  • Adhere to ISO/IATF, OSHA/MIOSHA, safety, and environmental procedures, regulatory requirements, and department/company policies and procedures.
  • Other duties and tasks as assigned.
Education and Experience:
  • Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Industrial Engineering, Facilities Management or related field, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
  • 5-7 years of maintenance management experience in a manufacturing environment, including supervisory or leadership roles.
  • Certification in maintenance/reliability (i.e. CMRP) and project management (PMP) would be extremely beneficial.
  • Strong knowledge of mechanical, electrical, automation, and facility systems found in manufacturing plants.
  • Proficiency with CMMS and data-driven maintenance planning.
  • Experience with root cause analysis methodologies.
  • Solid understanding of safety regulations and practices and experience leading safety programs.
  • Budgeting, cost control, and vendor management experience.
  • Experience managing capital equipment projects and equipment upgrades with strong project management skills.
  • Strong working experience with Microsoft Outlook, Excel, Word and PowerPoint.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
  • Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making abilities.
  • Excellent communication, collaboration, and leadership skills.
  • Ability to develop strong positive relationships with suppliers, customers, and work teams to ensure quick response to requests.
  • Proficiency in SAP.
  • Detail oriented with strong organizational skills.
  • Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
  • Collaborative mindset with cross-functional teams.
  • Strategic thinking and problem-solving abilities.
  • Self-motivated with a results-driven approach.
  • High level of integrity and ethical standards.
  • Knowledge of industry standards and regulations.
  • Ability to interpret technical drawings and specifications.
  • Ability and willingness to travel and work any shift as may be required to meet business objectives.

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