Maintenance and Facilities Manager
About The Position
The Maintenance and Facilities Manager leads the day-to-day activities of maintenance and facilities team members within the Manufacturing Operations Department at the East Canton, Ohio site. The role ensures that facilities and machinery support customer requirements while maintaining a focus on safety and compliance, customer focus, respect, integrity, problem solving, and teamwork. This is an exempt, full-time position reporting to the Manufacturing Operations Manager. The manager directs and develops the maintenance and facilities team, assigns work to use resources efficiently, and provides hands-on leadership to ensure preventive maintenance and work orders are completed on time. The position oversees performance evaluations, training, maintenance inventory, contractors, procurement coordination, and maintenance performance analysis. It also works closely with plant leadership and Manufacturing Operations Production and Materials teams to improve processes, equipment reliability, and facility performance; supports ISO conformance and 5S practices; and responds to additional duties as assigned.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- At least 5 years of industrial maintenance experience, including at least 2 years in a leadership role.
- Experience supervising multi-craft maintenance in a manufacturing environment.
- Working knowledge of mechanical, electrical, controls, HVAC, boiler, combustion, hydraulic, pneumatic, and compressed-air systems.
- Experience planning preventive, corrective, and emergency maintenance.
- Proficiency with CMMS and maintenance management software.
- Knowledge of OSHA requirements, lockout/tagout, and safe maintenance practices.
- Strong leadership, communication, troubleshooting, and decision-making skills.
- Ability to support urgent maintenance needs across multiple shifts.
- Ability to walk and stand extensively, sit at a computer for prolonged periods, lift 50 pounds, and access all areas of the facility, with reasonable accommodation.
Nice To Haves
- Experience in ceramics, continuous-process, high-temperature, or similar industrial manufacturing.
- Experience developing predictive maintenance and equipment reliability programs.
- Experience managing maintenance budgets, spare-parts inventory, contractors, and facility or capital projects.
- Knowledge of industrial controls, combustion systems, utilities, or high-temperature equipment.
- Experience using maintenance data and KPIs to reduce downtime and improve performance.
- Technical degree or relevant skilled-trade certification.
- OSHA 30, CMRP, or Lean/Six Sigma training.
Responsibilities
- Lead and maintain a work environment that prioritizes safety and compliance.
- Develop a team that delivers consistent maintenance and facilities support for the East Canton site.
- Assign work to make effective use of available resources and support daily efficiency.
- Provide hands-on leadership to ensure preventive maintenance and work orders are completed on time.
- Complete timely performance evaluations for direct reports.
- Coordinate with vendors and Purchasing to procure components while following company procurement policies.
- Organize and manage service contractors, prioritizing safety, compliance, and expected results.
- Hold regular team meetings to communicate expectations and maintain alignment.
- Work with the Manufacturing Operations Manager to manage headcount in support of customer demand and company strategy.
- Evaluate and improve processes, tools, technology, and workforce capabilities in coordination with plant leadership.
- Analyze Maintenance Tracking System data, evaluate performance, and address variances to plan.
- Plan, deliver, and document team training.
- Continuously improve the preventive maintenance strategy.
- Maintain maintenance-stock inventory through direct-report and individual input using the Maintenance Tracking System.
- Lead from the front line to help the team develop control over maintenance performance.
- Support administration of the assigned area and ensure team requirements are completed on time as assigned by leadership.
- Collaborate with Manufacturing Operations Production and Materials teams to ensure consistent machinery and facility performance.
- Promote an ISO-focused culture and ensure conformance throughout the assigned team.
- Promote a 5S culture throughout the assigned team.
- Perform additional duties as assigned.
- Supervise Facilities Team Members, Electrical Maintenance Techs, Mechanical Maintenance Techs, and Preventative Maintenance Techs.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
Education Level
High school or GED
