Director, Maintenance and Facilities

GE Appliances, a Haier company•Louisville, KY

1d•Onsite

About The Position

At GE Appliances, a Haier company, we come together to make “good things, for life.” As the fastest-growing appliance company in the U.S., we’re powered by creators, thinkers and makers who believe that anything is possible and that there’s always a better way. We believe in the power of our people and in giving them the freedom to explore, discover and build good things, together. The GE Appliances philosophy, backed by three simple commitments defines the way we work, invent, create, do business, and serve our communities: we come together, we always look for a better way, and we create possibilities. Interested in joining us on our journey? The Director, Maintenance & Facilities, is responsible for the strategic leadership and overall performance of maintenance, facilities, and plant engineering for a high volume dishwasher manufacturing operation. This role ensures equipment reliability, and compliance with safety, environmental, and regulatory requirements, while supporting production goals for safety, quality, delivery, and cost. All maintenance teams and plant engineers report to this position.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related technical field.
10+ years of progressive experience in maintenance, facilities, or plant engineering in a manufacturing environment; appliance or high‑volume assembly experience strongly preferred.
5+ years of leadership experience managing multi‑disciplinary teams (maintenance technicians, engineers, facilities staff).
Demonstrated experience with TPM, Lean Manufacturing, or similar continuous improvement methodologies.
Strong leadership, team‑building, and people‑development skills.
Deep knowledge of industrial maintenance practices, reliability engineering, and facilities management.
Proficiency with EAM systems and data‑driven decision making.
Solid understanding of electrical, mechanical, pneumatic, and hydraulic systems.
Familiarity with PLC programming, advanced automation (stationery and vehicle).
Excellent problem‑solving, root cause analysis, and project management skills.
Effective communication and cross‑functional collaboration abilities.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree in engineering or related field.
Familiarity with FANUC/ABB robotics, Siemens/Allen Bradley controls, and cybersecurity frameworks.

Responsibilities

Develop and execute the maintenance and facilities strategy aligned with plant and corporate objectives.
Lead, mentor, and develop maintenance and plant engineering teams, including succession planning and skills development.
Establish clear performance metrics (OEE, MTBF, MTTR, maintenance cost, energy usage, etc.) and drive continuous improvement.
Collaborate with Operations, Quality, EHS, and Supply Chain to support production targets and new product introductions.
Establish strong Union Relations with maintenance stewards and hourly personnel to ensure effective management of Collective Bargaining Agreement.
Own the preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance programs for all production equipment, utilities, and support systems.
Ensure high equipment reliability and up-time for assembly lines, support operations, test systems, building, vehicles, and other dishwasher manufacturing processes.
Oversee the implementation and optimization of the EAM system for work orders, planning, and spare parts.
Manage critical spare parts strategy and inventory to balance availability and cost.
Lead, guide and direct root cause analysis processes (A3) and corrective actions for major equipment failures and chronic issues.
Partner with Advanced Manufacturing Engineering (AME) for direct plant engineering activities, including process improvements, line modifications, and equipment installations.
Partner with Advanced Manufacturing Engineering (AME) on equipment specifications, design for manufacturability, and new product launches.
Ensure maintenance and facilities activities comply with all EHS policies, OSHA, and other regulatory requirements.
Support and enforce lockout/tagout, machine guarding, contractor control, and other critical safety programs.
Collaborate with EHS to manage environmental permits, waste handling, emissions, and sustainability initiatives.
Drive a strong safety culture within maintenance and engineering teams, including incident reporting, investigations, and corrective actions.
Develop and manage annual budgets for maintenance and facilities.
Monitor and control maintenance and facilities spending, identifying cost‑reduction and efficiency opportunities.
Negotiate and manage contracts with external service providers, contractors, and key equipment/parts suppliers.
Maintain accurate documentation, records, and reporting for audits, compliance, and internal reviews.