Facilities Maintenance Manager

Mikart•Atlanta, GA

About The Position

The Facilities Maintenance Manager leads, coordinates, and oversees the Maintenance Team to ensure 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 and coordinates maintenance work with Engineering, Production, Quality, Facilities, and other departments. The role also oversees maintenance documentation, supplies, tools, spare parts, contractors, and maintenance projects. It supports audits, equipment qualification and validation, employee training, continuous improvement, and emergency response as needed. Work is performed in pharmaceutical manufacturing, facility, warehouse, and office environments. Conditions may include machinery, chemicals, dust, noise, temperature variations, hazardous energy sources, and production areas with gowning and PPE requirements. Occasional after-hours, weekend, holiday, or emergency response may be required.

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, and prioritization skills.
Excellent mechanical and technical troubleshooting abilities and sound decision-making in time-sensitive situations.
Dependable, accountable, results-oriented, detail-oriented, and committed to safety and quality.
Ability to work effectively with employees at all levels, coach and motivate team members, and remain calm during equipment failures and emergencies.
Proactive approach to identifying and resolving problems, with a commitment to continuous improvement and operational excellence.

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 work orders, set priorities, allocate resources, and monitor maintenance work through completion.
Schedule and coordinate preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance activities.
Ensure preventive maintenance programs are completed accurately and on schedule.
Maintain equipment reliability and minimize unplanned downtime.
Provide technical guidance and hands-on support to maintenance personnel.
Troubleshoot mechanical, electrical, plumbing, HVAC, facility, and production equipment issues.
Perform or assist with equipment repairs, installations, adjustments, inspections, and preventive maintenance.
Review work orders for accuracy, completeness, and timely closure; maintain accurate maintenance records.
Identify recurring equipment failures, assist with root-cause analysis, and recommend corrective actions and improvements.
Coordinate maintenance work with Engineering, Production, Quality, Facilities, Safety, and other departments.
Coordinate contractors and outside service providers, and ensure they follow site safety, security, and company requirements.
Assist with planning and managing maintenance projects, equipment installations, repairs, and upgrades.
Assist with equipment qualification, commissioning, and validation activities as required.
Support audits and inspections by providing maintenance records and technical information.
Manage maintenance supplies, tools, spare parts, and inventory, and ensure tools and equipment are maintained and available.
Support the development and training of Maintenance Team members.
Enforce safe work practices, including lockout/tagout and applicable PPE requirements.
Participate in investigations of equipment failures, safety incidents, and maintenance-related issues.
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 after-hours support as needed.