Manager, Maintenance & Facilities
Position Summary:The Manager, Maintenance & Facilities leads all maintenance, repair, and facility operations in a low-volume, high-mix manufacturing environment. This role ensures equipment reliability, optimal facility conditions, and compliance with safety, quality, and regulatory standards. The position requires strategic planning, hands-on leadership, and continuous improvement initiatives to support complex and varied production requirements.
Major Responsibilities: Maintenance & Equipment Reliability- Develop and execute preventive and predictive maintenance programs to maximize equipment uptime.
- Troubleshoot, repair, and maintain diverse manufacturing equipment.
- Implement continuous improvement strategies to enhance reliability and production efficiency.
Facilities Operations & Management- Oversee day-to-day operations of facilities to ensure smooth and safe operations.
- Manage service contracts cost-effectively while maintaining high service quality.
- Ensure staff consistently provides positive and prompt responses to internal requests.
- Maintain building systems including HVAC, electrical, plumbing, and safety systems.
- Plan and execute facility upgrades, renovations, and compliance initiatives.
Budgeting & Financial Oversight- Develop, prepare, and explain the annual facility budget.
- Monitor maintenance and facilities expenditures, ensuring cost-effective operations.
- Track key performance indicators (KPIs) such as equipment uptime, maintenance costs, and safety metrics.
Innovation & Continuous Improvement- Drive innovation by developing and implementing facility and maintenance best practices.
- Support new product introductions and process changes from a maintenance and facility perspective.
- Apply Lean, TPM, and other continuous improvement methodologies to optimize operations.
Team Leadership & Development- Lead, coach, and develop maintenance and facility staff.
- Allocate resources effectively to meet production needs in a high-mix environment.
- Promote a culture of safety, quality, operational excellence, and accountability.
Cross-Functional Collaboration- Collaborate with Production, Engineering, Quality, and Procurement teams to align maintenance strategies with manufacturing requirements.
- Act as a key partner in problem-solving and operational planning.
- Perform additional duties as required to support operational and strategic objectives.
Qualifications:Education- Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Facilities Management, or related field (or equivalent experience).
Experience- 7+ years in maintenance, facilities, or manufacturing operations; experience in high-mix, low-volume manufacturing preferred.
Leadership- Minimum 3 years leading a team of technicians in a 24/7 operation
Other requirements- This position may require access to ITAR-controlled technical data and services. As such, all applicants must be U.S. persons, as defined by ITAR, to be considered for this role. A U.S. person is a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident, or individual with protected status under U.S. immigration laws. Applicants who do not meet these criteria will not be considered for the position
Key Skills & Competencies:Technical Expertise- Deep knowledge of maintenance strategies, facility systems (HVAC, electrical, plumbing), and equipment reliability best practices.
- Strong troubleshooting skills with proven success resolving complex mechanical, electrical, and automation issues.
- Respected technical leader with strong understanding of safety, quality systems, and regulatory compliance.
- Hands-on experience driving preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance programs.
Problem Solving & Execution- Advanced problem-solving using DMAIC, Lean, TPM, 5 Whys, PFMEA, and related methodologies.
- Drives maintenance and facility projects from identification through implementation and closure.
- Process-oriented with ability to optimize workflows, prioritize competing demands, and manage multiple concurrent initiatives.
Business & Systems Acumen- Strong business awareness; understands operational, financial, and strategic impacts of maintenance and facility decisions.
- Experienced managing service contracts, budgets, and cost-control initiatives.
- Proficient in ERP systems, maintenance management software (CMMS), and Microsoft Office tools.
- Demonstrates urgency, strong time management, and results-driven execution in a dynamic production environment.
Leadership & Interpersonal Skills- Clear and adaptable communicator across all organizational levels.
- Effective at coaching, conflict resolution, and fostering cross-functional collaboration.
- High integrity, inclusive mindset, team-oriented, and maintains confidentiality.
- Energetic, accountable, and demonstrates a strong "can-do" attitude in leading teams and driving continuous improvement.
Work Environment and Physical Demands- Works in both production, shop-floor, and office environments.
- Some overnight travel may be required for vendor, site, or training visits.
- Ability to work extended hours as needed to support production, maintenance, or facility objectives.
- Approximately 30% sitting, 60% standing/walking, and 10% bending, stooping, or climbing to access equipment and facilities.
- Ability to lift up to 25 lbs. occasionally; heavier lifting with assistance or appropriate equipment.
- Manual dexterity sufficient to handle tools, components, maintenance equipment, and measurement devices.
- Near visual acuity (corrected or uncorrected) for inspecting equipment, facility systems, and reading technical/engineering documents.
- Ability to hear, speak, and communicate effectively in a manufacturing environment.
- Exposure to shop-floor and maintenance environments; proper use of PPE required.
- Fluency in English required; additional language skills a plus.
