Maintenance & Facilities Manager

We are seeking an experienced Maintenance Manager to lead all maintenance and facilities operations in a high-volume manufacturing environment. This individual will be responsible for maximizing equipment uptime, driving preventive and predictive maintenance initiatives, leading a skilled maintenance team, and ensuring all maintenance activities are performed safely and efficiently. The ideal candidate is a hands-on leader with a strong background in industrial maintenance, continuous improvement, and team development. Key Responsibilities Lead all maintenance and facilities operations while fostering a safe, accountable, and high-performing team environment. Ensure all maintenance and repair activities are completed safely using established Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) procedures and all applicable safety standards. Oversee daily maintenance operations, including both reactive repairs and proactive maintenance activities. Develop, implement, and continuously improve preventive and predictive maintenance programs to maximize equipment reliability and minimize downtime. Plan, schedule, and track preventive maintenance activities to ensure timely completion. Drive machine uptime across the facility by coordinating all equipment repair and reliability efforts. Plan and execute major equipment repairs, rebuilds, and maintenance projects. Manage outside contractors, ensuring work is completed safely, on time, and within budget. Oversee spare parts inventory, including the development and maintenance of critical spare parts lists for all equipment. Establish, monitor, and improve maintenance department KPIs, including equipment uptime, PM completion, response time, and overall maintenance performance. Maintain organization and 5S standards throughout the maintenance department. Allocate maintenance resources to support production priorities while maximizing efficiency. Monitor labor utilization and control department overtime. Develop, coach, and mentor maintenance personnel through training, performance management, and career development initiatives. Provide leadership and mentorship to the Assistant Maintenance Manager, supporting growth in leadership and managerial competencies. Collaborate with production, engineering, and other departments to support operational goals and continuous improvement initiatives. Perform other duties as assigned. Supervisory Responsibilities Lead, manage, coach, and hold accountable the Maintenance & Facilities Department team. Conduct performance evaluations and provide ongoing coaching and development. Identify training needs and implement skill development plans. Foster a culture of safety, teamwork, accountability, and continuous improvement. Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Industrial Maintenance, or a related field preferred; equivalent experience will be considered. Minimum of 10 years of industrial maintenance experience, preferably supporting CNC lathes, CNC mills, or similar manufacturing equipment. At least 5 years of experience managing a maintenance department in a manufacturing environment. Previous experience in high-volume manufacturing, preferably within the automotive industry. Strong knowledge of preventive and predictive maintenance programs, machine reliability, and equipment troubleshooting. Experience managing maintenance budgets, spare parts inventory, contractors, and maintenance KPIs. Proven leadership experience with the ability to develop, mentor, and motivate maintenance teams. Excellent organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills. Proficiency with CMMS systems and maintenance planning is preferred. #J-18808-Ljbffr OtterBase