Facilities & Maintenance Manager

If you are unable to complete this application due to a disability, contact this employer to ask for an accommodation or an alternative application process. Facilities & Maintenance Manager Salary Bi-Weekly Full Time Salaried Keating, Muskegon, MI, US 7 days ago Requisition ID: 1107 Salary Range: $118,000.00 To $160,000.00 Annually Position Description Position Title: Facilities & Maintenance Manager Direct Reports: 4 Department: Maintenance Classification: Exempt Location: Muskegon Reports To: General Manager of Automotive Operations Revision Date: 6/12/2026 Position summary: The Facilities and Maintenance Manager is responsible for leading the maintenance strategy, daily support, reliability, and continuous improvement of production equipment and building infrastructure. This role oversees maintenance activities for injection molding equipment, paint equipment, utilities, facility systems, grounds, and related support equipment to ensure safe, reliable, and efficient operations. The manager leads maintenance personnel, coordinates contractors, manages preventive and corrective maintenance programs, and partners with Operations, Engineering, EHS, Quality, and Supply Chain to minimize downtime and support business objectives. Job Family: Managers Manages Complexity : Makes sense of complex, high quantity, and sometimes contradictory information to effectively solve problems. For example, offers penetrating questions to help others get to the heart of complex situations and find strong solutions. Uses a range of inputs to fully understand and solve problems. Develops Talent : Develops people to meet both their career goals and the organization’s goals. For example, builds long-term succession for key roles. Builds a learning culture in the team; uses teachable situations to offer insightful coaching. Recommends and facilitates activities and assignments that help people grow. Values Differences : Recognizes the value that different perspectives and cultures bring to an organization. For example, builds a team culture in which differences are embraced; leverages people’s differences to strengthen the workgroup; exposes team members to diverse perspectives and ensures they learn from these viewpoints. Builds Effective Teams : Builds strong-identity teams that apply their diverse skills and perspectives to achieve common goals. For example, revises processes and builds systems that create a culture of teamwork and team spirit across the organization. Demonstrates a highly team-oriented approach; works skillfully with many leaders. Lead maintenance and facilities operations for injection molding machines, auxiliary equipment, paint systems, ovens, conveyors, robots, compressors, chillers, HVAC, electrical distribution, lighting, plumbing, fire protection, grounds, and general building systems. Develop, implement, and sustain preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance programs to improve equipment uptime, reduce unplanned downtime, and extend asset life. Supervise, coach, schedule, and develop maintenance technicians and facilities personnel, ensuring proper coverage for production and facility needs. Drive troubleshooting and root cause analysis for mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic, controls, PLC, robotic, and process equipment issues. Maintain compliance with all applicable safety, environmental, quality, and regulatory requirements related to maintenance, facilities, paint operations, wastewater or air handling systems, lockout/tagout, machine guarding, confined space, and contractor safety. Manage the maintenance work order system, equipment records, spare parts inventory, critical spare strategy, and maintenance KPIs such as downtime, PM completion, MTTR, MTBF, and maintenance cost. Plan and manage maintenance budgets, capital improvement projects, facility upgrades, equipment installations, modifications, relocations, and contractor services. Coordinate with production leadership to prioritize maintenance activities, schedule planned downtime, and ensure equipment readiness for current and future production requirements. Support launch, engineering, and continuous improvement projects involving new tools, new equipment, automation, paint process changes, and facility improvements. Lead 5S, TPM, lean manufacturing, energy reduction, waste reduction, and reliability improvement initiatives across maintenance and facilities. Ensure all maintenance activities are documented accurately and completed in accordance with company standards, OEM recommendations, and applicable procedures. Maintain facility appearance, cleanliness, security readiness, emergency preparedness, and overall site functionality. Perform other related duties as assigned to support plant operations and business priorities. Required Education & Experience: Associate degree in Industrial Maintenance, Mechanical Engineering Technology, Electrical Technology, Facilities Management, or a related field; equivalent combination of education and progressive experience may be considered. Minimum of 7 years of industrial maintenance experience in a manufacturing environment, including hands-on experience with automated production equipment. Minimum of 3 years of leadership or supervisory experience in maintenance, facilities, engineering, or manufacturing support. Experience maintaining injection molding equipment and related auxiliary systems such as dryers, loaders, grinders, chillers, temperature controllers, robots, and conveyors. Experience supporting paint equipment and related systems such as paint booths, ovens, washers, pumps, mixers, filtration, air handling, ventilation, and environmental control systems. Strong working knowledge of mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic, controls, PLC, robotic, HVAC, compressed air, and utility systems. Demonstrated ability to read and interpret mechanical drawings, electrical schematics, hydraulic diagrams, pneumatic diagrams, equipment manuals, and facility drawings. Experience using a computerized maintenance management system or work order system to manage PMs, repairs, parts, and maintenance records. Knowledge of OSHA requirements, lockout/tagout, machine safety, contractor safety, and safe work practices in an industrial environment. Bachelor’s degree of Engineering or equivalent. 10+ years in automotive paint experience, preferably at the Tier 1 or OEM level. Preferred Education & Experience: Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Facilities Management, Operations Management, or a related technical field. Experience in automotive, plastics, injection molding, painted plastics, or high-volume manufacturing. Experience with capital project management, equipment installation, facility expansions, and contractor management. Knowledge of lean manufacturing, TPM, 5S, Kaizen, and structured problem-solving methods. OSHA 30, Certified Maintenance and Reliability Professional, Certified Facilities Manager, or similar certification. Experience with energy management, environmental reporting, paint process compliance, wastewater systems, or air permit requirements. Other Knowledge, Skills & Abilities: Strong leadership, coaching, and team development skills. Excellent troubleshooting, decision-making, and root cause analysis capability. Ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced production environment. Strong communication skills with technicians, operators, supervisors, leadership, vendors, and contractors. High sense of urgency, ownership, accountability, and follow-through. Strong planning, organization, budgeting, and project management skills. Commitment to safety, quality, continuous improvement, and operational excellence. Supervision Received Specific Direction : Follows established work procedures. Receives periodic checks for performance. Refers unique questions/conditions to immediate supervisor. X General Direction : Plans and arranges own work. Uses a wide range of procedures to accomplish assigned objectives. Limited Direction : Works from overall policies, goals and budgetary limits. Virtually self-supervising with direct accountability for final results. #J-18808-Ljbffr