Manager, Maintenance and Facilities

Apogee • Reed City, MI

5d • Hybrid

About The Position

Apogee Architectural Metals is seeking a Manager, Maintenance and Facilities to oversee the activities of maintenance and die shop associates engaged in repair, maintenance, and installation of machines, tools, and equipment, and in maintenance of buildings, grounds, or other establishments. This role involves performing duties personally or through subordinates, managing a team across multiple shifts, and leading the standardization of maintenance practices. The position also includes oversight of the annual facility spend budget, management of capital investment projects, and ensuring compliance with safety and company policies.

Requirements

• Associate degree in technical field
• 7+ years in facilities and equipment maintenance
• Electrical and Mechanical Aptitude
• Strong Interpersonal Skills
• Team Building
• Problem Solving
• Conflict Resolution

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related technical field
• Knowledge of Total Productive Maintenance
• Lean Management Systems
• Strong knowledge of hydraulics, electronics and PLC programming
• Experience with electrical systems, plumbing and metal fabrication.

Responsibilities

• Oversee associates within the maintenance, plant engineering, and die shop team, including indirect supervision of associates on multiple shifts.
• Lead standardization of maintenance practices across site, including preventive maintenance programs, spare parts inventory management, and CMMS use.
• Oversight of annual facility spend budget and identification of cost reduction opportunities.
• Facility and Equipment Capital Investment project management from identification through sustained completion.
• Ensure compliance with OSHA, DNR, state, federal, company and departmental policy.
• Prepare and monitor department budgets for maintenance and facilities.
• Oversee training and indoctrination of departmental associates to improve work performance and acquaint associates with company policies and procedures.
• Conduct monthly department safety meetings with all department associates.
• Assure safety training is presented and understood for those involved.
• Keep up to date in required safety training and adhere to this training.
• Write, train and ensure adherence to departmental SOPs and work instructions.
• Develop and lead technical training initiatives and apprenticeships to build a professionalized maintenance workforce aligned with future business needs.
• Adhere to established EHS policies and procedures to ensure a safe environment for all associates.
• Adhere to established Policies, Standards, and Standard Operation Procedures (SOPs).
• Undertake job responsibilities in a manner consistent with the Company's Core Values.
• Development, implementation, training, and monitoring of predictive and preventative maintenance system with a focus on equipment uptime, equipment performance and maintenance efficiency.
• Collaborate with operations and engineering personnel to evaluate and resolve facility and equipment problems.
• Obtain and coordinate the materials, equipment, and resources necessary to complete necessary repairs.
• Review production and maintenance reports and statistics to plan maintenance activities.
• Schedule repair, maintenance, and installation of machines, tools, and equipment to ensure continuous production operations.
• Support long-term facilities planning, including energy management, preventative lifecycle planning, and strategic capital improvement initiatives.
• Monitor and oversee maintenance of all facilities, utilities, and related facility equipment, including gas, electricity, HVAC, and compressed air.
• Coordinate janitorial, snow removal and grounds maintenance including contracted services.
• Assist in the evaluation, development, and management of service contracts to supplement onsite maintenance and facility resources.
• Oversee capital projects involving purchasing of light vehicles, industrial vehicles, buildings, building improvements, and facility equipment.
• Plan, budget, and schedule facilities modifications including cost estimates, bids, layouts, and contracts for construction, working with outside vendors and contractors.
• Inspect construction and installation progress to ensure conformance to established specifications.
• Oversee purchasing and stocking systems for: facilities and maintenance supplies, as well as repair parts for machinery, equipment, and furniture.
• Oversee the execution of equipment moves, ensuring safe practices and appropriate equipment and rigging is used.

Benefits

• Competitive Benefits Package for employees and their dependents (Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Disability)
• Incentive Plans
• 401(k) with employer contribution and match
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan with employer match
• Paid Time Off (Vacation and Sick Time)
• Paid Holidays
• Tuition Reimbursement Program
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Wellness Program
• Training and Career Progression

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree