Facilities Maintenance Manager

Mikart LLC•Atlanta, GA

About The Position

The Facilities Maintenance Manager leads, coordinates, and oversees the Maintenance Team to support the safe, efficient, and reliable operation of facility, production, and equipment systems. The role provides hands-on leadership, assigns and prioritizes maintenance activities, supports preventive and corrective maintenance programs, and ensures work follows company procedures, safety requirements, quality standards, and regulatory expectations. The manager supervises Facilities Maintenance and Production Maintenance team members, coordinates work with other departments, contractors, and service providers, and maintains accurate maintenance documentation. The position also supports equipment projects, training, audits, investigations, and continuous improvement. Work is performed in pharmaceutical manufacturing, facility, warehouse, and office environments, with possible exposure to industrial conditions and occasional after-hours, weekend, holiday, or emergency response.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED required.
Minimum of 5 years of progressive maintenance experience in a manufacturing, pharmaceutical, industrial, or similar environment.
Previous supervisory or team-lead experience required.
Strong knowledge of mechanical and electrical systems, industrial equipment, and facility maintenance.
Experience with preventive and corrective maintenance programs.
Experience troubleshooting and repairing production and facility equipment.
Knowledge of OSHA safety requirements and safe work practices.
Ability to read and interpret equipment manuals, schematics, drawings, and technical documentation.
Ability to use Microsoft Office and other computer-based systems.
Ability to work flexible hours, including overtime, weekends, holidays, or emergency call-ins when necessary.
Strong leadership, team-management, communication, interpersonal, organizational, prioritization, and decision-making skills.
Excellent mechanical and technical troubleshooting abilities; ability to respond effectively to equipment failures and emergencies.
Dependability, accountability, results orientation, attention to detail, and strong documentation skills.
Commitment to safety, quality, teamwork, continuous improvement, and operational excellence.
Ability to coach, develop, and motivate team members and work effectively with employees at all organizational levels.
Ability to stand and walk for extended periods; frequently bend, stoop, kneel, crouch, climb, and reach.
Ability to lift, carry, push, and pull equipment, tools, parts, and materials weighing up to 50 pounds, with or without reasonable accommodation.
Ability to work from ladders, lifts, platforms, and elevated work areas; use maintenance tools and testing equipment; and perform repetitive hand and arm movements.
Ability to work in confined or restricted spaces when required and properly trained, and to wear required PPE.
Vision and hearing sufficient to safely perform essential job functions, with reasonable accommodation as applicable.

Nice To Haves

Technical degree, certificate, or associate degree in Engineering, Industrial Maintenance, Electrical, Mechanical, HVAC, or a related field.
Knowledge of GMP requirements and maintenance practices in a regulated manufacturing environment.
Proficiency with computerized maintenance management systems (CMMS) or similar maintenance tracking systems.

Responsibilities

Lead, supervise, and coordinate the daily activities of the Maintenance Team.
Assign and prioritize work orders, determine resources, and monitor completion of maintenance activities.
Schedule and coordinate preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance; ensure preventive maintenance is completed accurately and on schedule.
Maintain equipment reliability and minimize unplanned downtime; monitor maintenance performance, work order completion, downtime, and recurring issues.
Provide technical guidance and hands-on support, including troubleshooting and repairing mechanical, electrical, plumbing, HVAC, facility, and production equipment.
Perform or assist with equipment repairs, installations, adjustments, inspections, and preventive maintenance.
Investigate equipment failures and maintenance-related issues, conduct or assist with root-cause analysis, and recommend corrective actions and reliability improvements.
Ensure maintenance work complies with company policies, safety requirements, GMP requirements, and applicable regulatory standards; enforce safe work practices, including lockout/tagout and PPE requirements.
Coordinate maintenance activities with Engineering, Production, Quality, Facilities, Safety, and other departments.
Review work orders and maintain accurate, complete records of maintenance, repairs, inspections, and service activities.
Coordinate contractors and outside service providers, ensuring they follow site safety, security, and company requirements.
Assist with planning and managing maintenance projects, equipment installations, repairs, and upgrades; support equipment qualification, commissioning, and validation as required.
Support audits and inspections by providing maintenance records and technical information.
Manage maintenance supplies, tools, spare parts, and inventory; ensure tools and equipment are maintained and available.
Train, coach, develop, and motivate Maintenance Team members on maintenance procedures, equipment, and safety.
Promote safety, accountability, teamwork, quality, continuous improvement, and operational excellence.
Communicate maintenance issues, priorities, risks, and project status to management.
Participate in emergency response and provide after-hours support as needed.