Facilities Maintenance Manager
Listed on 2026-03-01
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Manufacturing / Production
Operations Manager, Maintenance Technician / Mechanic
A leading, employee-owned manufacturer in the packaged-goods sector is upgrading its Southeast flagship facility and needs a hands‑on Facilities Maintenance Manager to keep high‑speed production lines running at peak performance. You'll keep things humming, lead a top‑notch crew, and drive big‑picture projects. If you thrive on building world‑class reliability programs while developing people, this is your chance to make a visible impact and share directly in the company’s growth.
Key Responsibilities- Coach, motivate, and evaluate a crew of mechanics, electricians, and technicians through skills‑matrix planning, tailored training, and clear KPIs.
- Champion a risk‑based preventive/predictive maintenance program that minimizes unplanned downtime and boosts OEE.
- Partner closely with Ops, Quality, and EHS heads to hit targets for production, yield, and safety.
- Control the full MRO supply chain, set min/max levels for critical spares, and manage purchasing to budget.
- Oversee equipment projects, upgrades, and moves to keep production running smoothly.
- Maintain audit‑ready standards for HACCP, SQF/food‑grade manufacturing, and OSHA requirements; serve on Crisis‑Management and Food‑Safety teams.
- Drive adherence to company rules, 5S, and continuous improvement mindset in every shift.
- Engineering degree (B.S.) in relevant field (or equivalent experience)
- Proven track record in maintenance leadership
- Proficient in diagnosing and fixing complex equipment issues
- Experience driving maintenance optimization through data analysis and system implementation.
- Strong communication, budgeting, and vendor‑management skills.
- Valid driver’s license; ability to travel domestically/abroad up to 10%.
- Employee‑ownership stake through an ESOP plus annual performance bonus opportunity.
- Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, life, and flexible‑spending benefits.
- 401(k) with dollar‑for‑dollar company match.
- Get time off to recharge with paid holidays + flexible PTO
- Opportunities to grow and develop your career with support
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