Facilities Manager, Watertown

Terex Corporation•Watertown, SD

7d•Onsite

About The Position

The Facilities Manager leads, manages, and continuously improves facility and maintenance operations at Terex’s Watertown, South Dakota site. The role ensures buildings, infrastructure, equipment, and site services are safe, compliant, operational, and maintained in support of business objectives. It oversees preventive and corrective maintenance programs, maintenance schedules and procedures, facility improvement projects, and coordination of contractors, vendors, and internal resources. The manager also develops team capabilities, drives operational excellence, and ensures compliance with safety, environmental, and regulatory requirements. The position is on-site, reports to the Sr Manufacturing Engineering Manager, and requires 0–5% travel. It includes responsibility for maintenance personnel and budgets, facility projects and capital planning, vendor relationships, site infrastructure, and responding to emergency or after-hours repair and maintenance calls.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
At least 3 years of maintenance experience.
At least 1 year of supervisory experience.

Nice To Haves

At least 3 years of experience leading facilities maintenance, manufacturing maintenance, or industrial operations teams.
Strong technical knowledge of mechanical, electrical, plumbing, HVAC/R, PLC-controlled equipment, and industrial facility systems.
Leadership ability to manage, develop, and motivate diverse maintenance and facilities teams in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
Experience planning, scheduling, and executing preventive and predictive maintenance programs to maximize equipment reliability and uptime.
Ability to organize, prioritize, and coordinate multiple maintenance teams, contractors, and facility-related work activities.
Capability to train employees, develop technical skill-building programs, and evaluate work performance.
Strong troubleshooting and analytical skills, including the ability to interpret drawings, schematics, operating manuals, technical specifications, and maintenance records.
Experience with continuous improvement initiatives, including Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, waste reduction, and process optimization methodologies.
Project management experience leading capital projects, facility upgrades, equipment installations, and operational improvement initiatives.
Strong communication, conflict resolution, and customer service skills, with the ability to build collaborative working relationships across the organization.
Commitment to safety, environmental compliance, and regulatory requirements, with experience promoting a Zero Harm culture and maintaining safe working conditions.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office and maintenance management systems (CMMS), including analyzing data, maintaining records, and driving measurable operational results.

Responsibilities

Oversee inspection, diagnosis, maintenance, and repair activities in accordance with maintenance procedures, manuals, manufacturer specifications, drawings, and applicable codes and regulations.
Coordinate regular equipment and machinery inspections, document inspection activities, and establish schedules to review potential problems.
Supervise and coordinate maintenance personnel, including providing work direction or guidance and handling budgeting and appraisals.
Develop short- and long-term schedules and coordinate, assign, and inspect preventive maintenance for machinery, processing equipment, and facility systems.
Participate with leaders in reviewing and analyzing proposed machinery, equipment, and facility systems, including operating characteristics, reliability, and maintenance costs.
Inspect work in progress and completed assignments; manage facility budgets, cost-reduction initiatives, and capital expenditure planning.
Direct facility construction, renovations, and infrastructure improvement projects, coordinating with contractors and regulatory authorities.
Oversee fleet, forklifts, material-handling assets, workplace services, ergonomics, office moves, and site infrastructure, including roads, parking lots, and grounds.
Assess compliance with maintenance and safety standards.
Train others to diagnose problems affecting the operation of process equipment, machinery, tools, and facility equipment.
Develop maintenance policies and standards for plant operations.
Handle emergency situations or after-hours repair and maintenance calls.
Manage vendor relationships, including grounds maintenance and janitorial services.
Adhere to Terex safety policies, Zero Harm Culture, and Terex Way Values.
Perform other duties as assigned.