Maintenance & Facilities Mgr

nVent•Aberdeen, NC

About The Position

The Maintenance & Facilities Manager develops and oversees maintenance strategies, procedures, and methods, and plans maintenance activities to reduce downtime and keep equipment and facilities performing efficiently. The role leads and develops the maintenance team, manages department metrics and daily management processes, and works with production, operations, EHS, and plant leadership to improve reliability and operational performance. The position supports a shift from reactive to predictive maintenance and leads preventive maintenance programs, quality of work, and maintenance KPIs. The manager oversees inspections, maintenance records, the maintenance budget, spare-parts and supply procurement, safety compliance, contractors and vendors, and building systems such as HVAC, electrical, plumbing, fire protection, security, and grounds. The role also manages site improvement projects and is responsible for emergency response and after-hours plant support. Work takes place in a manufacturing and industrial facility and involves physical activities including prolonged standing and walking, lifting up to 50 pounds, and pushing, pulling, twisting, climbing, stooping, kneeling, and crawling.

Requirements

Experience as a maintenance leader or in a similar role in a manufacturing or industrial environment.
Strong knowledge of maintenance management systems and standard methodologies.
Excellent leadership and team management capabilities, with a collaborative approach to motivating and engaging a team.
Excellent communication, interpersonal, and relationship-building skills, with tact and professionalism.
Strong focus on equipment reliability, preventive maintenance, predictive maintenance, and best practices.
Proficiency in maintenance management software and tools.
Knowledge of safety regulations and compliance requirements.
Ability to walk and stand for extended periods.
Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.
Ability to work in a manufacturing and industrial facility environment.
Ability to push, pull, twist, climb, stoop, kneel, and crawl.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in Engineering, Facilities Management, or a related field is preferred.

Responsibilities

Develop, implement, and oversee maintenance strategies, procedures, and methods.
Plan and schedule maintenance activities to minimize downtime and ensure efficient equipment and facility performance.
Supervise and lead the maintenance team, providing mentorship, training, and support.
Lead core maintenance metrics, including Mean Time To Repair and Mean Time Between Failure.
Manage the maintenance department’s Daily Management System.
Partner with the EHS leader to enforce workforce safety requirements, including LOTO and machine guarding.
Align maintenance schedules with production and operations teams to limit output loss and increase throughput.
Partner with the Plant Manager to transition the plant from reactive to predictive maintenance.
Support and lead maintenance team KPIs and quality of work.
Conduct regular inspections to identify and address issues or potential problems.
Manage the maintenance budget, including procurement of spare parts and maintenance supplies.
Ensure compliance with safety regulations and company policies.
Collaborate with other departments to support production and operational goals.
Maintain accurate records of maintenance activities, work orders, equipment history, and maintenance logs.
Implement and lead a preventive maintenance program to extend equipment lifespan and reduce breakdown risk.
Coordinate specialized maintenance and repair services with external contractors and vendors.
Oversee building systems, including HVAC, electrical, plumbing, fire protection, security, and grounds maintenance.
Provide emergency response and after-hours support in the plant.
Manage site improvement projects.