Facilities Manager, Watertown

Terex Corporation•Watertown, SD

5d•Onsite

About The Position

The Facilities Manager provides overall leadership, management, and continuous improvement of 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 to support business objectives. The manager oversees preventive and corrective maintenance, develops schedules and procedures, manages improvement projects, and coordinates contractors, vendors, and internal resources. The position also develops team capabilities, drives operational excellence, and ensures compliance with safety, environmental, and regulatory requirements. The role is on-site and reports to the Sr Manufacturing Engineering Manager. Travel is listed as 0–5%. The manager oversees maintenance personnel, facility budgets and projects, plant and site services, and response to emergency or after-hours maintenance situations. Additional duties may be assigned.

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.
Ability 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.
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 inspections, diagnosis, maintenance, and repair activities in accordance with maintenance procedures, operating manuals, manufacturers’ specifications, drawings, and applicable codes and regulations.
Coordinate regular inspections of equipment and machinery, document inspection activities, and establish schedules for reviewing potential problems.
Supervise and coordinate maintenance personnel, including providing work direction or guidance, budgeting, and conducting appraisals.
Establish short- and long-term schedules and coordinate, assign, and inspect preventive maintenance on 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 facilities budgets, cost-reduction initiatives, and capital expenditure planning.
Direct facility construction, renovation, and infrastructure improvement projects, coordinating 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 and 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.