Manager, Facilities and Maintenance Excellence

Fortune Brands Innovations•New London, NC

52d

About The Position

We are currently seeking a proactive and experienced Manager, Facilities & Maintenance Excellence for our plastic extrusion plants (3) located in New London, North Carolina. This role is critical to fostering a safe, compliant, and productive work environment by managing building systems, equipment, contractors and facility-related projects. This is an exciting position that can yield a great career and help build a business that is primed for growth. In this position, you will lead the Fiberon Facilities Team including custodial, maintenance and facilities personnel to proactively improve process availability and performance, product quality, and safety as well as drive the ongoing development and proliferation of the continuous improvement culture. You will develop improvement strategies in collaboration with operational and corporate leadership, develop tactics to meet the strategic goals, and align the Facilities Team to achieve the goals and objectives.

Responsibilities

Oversee maintenance-related processes including maintenance of manufacturing equipment, electrical, building, grounds, and overall upkeep of all New London buildings.
Develop and implement preventive maintenance programs for equipment and infrastructure.
Oversee facility monitoring systems and work order platforms to ensure timely resolution of critical issues and efficient handling of routine maintenance tasks.
Ensure compliance with OSHA, EPA, and other regulatory requirements. Manage permit applications and ensure adherence to local, state and federal requirements.
Maintain comprehensive documentation of maintenance activities, inspections, permits and compliance records.
Partner with EHS team to support safety initiative and emergency preparedness.
Provide project management and support as assigned for key strategic and facilities projects focused on quality, performance, availability and safety.
Source, negotiate and manage contracts with external service providers. Monitor vendor performance and ensure service level agreements are met.
Identify problems and brainstorm improvement strategies for bad actors.
Develop and manage the facilities' budget for all 3 sites, including forecasting and cost control.
Prepare reports on facility performance, maintenance metrics, and project status.
Motivate, engage, coach, and inspire a team of supervisors and technicians, creating a positive team dynamic that encourages all employees to provide feedback and drive change from within.
Provide proactive training, education and overall career development of Facilities team to ensure consist performance across all individuals, shifts and buildings.