What are the responsibilities and job description for the Maintenance & Facilities Manager position at Innovative Labs?
About Innovative Labs
We are a leading maker of liquid dietary supplements, known for our innovation, strong R&D, and focus on quality. With our in-house team, we create custom liquid products for top wellness, nutraceutical, and food brands.
At Innovative Labs, we believe in teamwork and creativity. For over 15 years, we’ve helped brands bring new ideas to life with high-quality liquids, gels, purees, pastes, oils, and emulsions. Our modern facilities and dedicated team work together to make products that matter.
Here, you’ll grow, learn, and be part of a team that’s always improving and moving forward.
Why You’ll Love Working Here
As our Maintenance & Facilities Manager, you’ll lead a team of supervisors responsible for keeping our production equipment and facility safe, reliable, and ready to run. You’ll own the programs, budgets, and standards behind our maintenance operation, develop strong leaders, and partner with engineering and production to drive continuous improvement.
What You’ll Do
This role blends hands-on, day-to-day leadership (about 70% of the job) with strategic planning and improvement (about 30%).
Maintenance & Facilities Leadership
Education
Apply now and let’s build the future together!
We are a leading maker of liquid dietary supplements, known for our innovation, strong R&D, and focus on quality. With our in-house team, we create custom liquid products for top wellness, nutraceutical, and food brands.
At Innovative Labs, we believe in teamwork and creativity. For over 15 years, we’ve helped brands bring new ideas to life with high-quality liquids, gels, purees, pastes, oils, and emulsions. Our modern facilities and dedicated team work together to make products that matter.
Here, you’ll grow, learn, and be part of a team that’s always improving and moving forward.
Why You’ll Love Working Here
- Your Work Matters: Support the Brands People Use Every Day
- Collaborate & Create: Join a team that values fresh ideas, open communication, and teamwork
- Grow Your Career: We encourage curiosity, learning, and stepping up to new challenges
- Supportive Culture: Thrive in a workplace that values your contributions and well-being
As our Maintenance & Facilities Manager, you’ll lead a team of supervisors responsible for keeping our production equipment and facility safe, reliable, and ready to run. You’ll own the programs, budgets, and standards behind our maintenance operation, develop strong leaders, and partner with engineering and production to drive continuous improvement.
What You’ll Do
This role blends hands-on, day-to-day leadership (about 70% of the job) with strategic planning and improvement (about 30%).
Maintenance & Facilities Leadership
- Lead all facility and manufacturing maintenance activities company-wide through a team of maintenance supervisors
- Set maintenance priorities, standards, and staffing plans across shifts, and make sure supervisors have the resources to carry out daily schedules and work orders
- Oversee repair and preventive maintenance programs for production equipment, including batching, packaging, and process lines
- Oversee building systems and plant infrastructure, including HVAC, electrical, plumbing, compressed air, boilers, water treatment, roofing, and grounds
- Set response standards and escalation procedures for equipment downtime and facility emergencies, and step in directly on critical events
- Make sure line-monitoring systems (RedZone) and the maintenance system (Fiix) are used well, with PM schedules, work orders, and asset records kept current and compliant
- Keep idle equipment ready to run, and oversee equipment installations, relocations, and decommissioning
- Set and own the maintenance reliability strategy, including predictive maintenance programs, and center-lining
- Partner with engineering and manufacturing leaders to improve line efficiency, PM effectiveness, and equipment reliability (MTBF/MTTR)
- Set maintenance KPIs, hold supervisors accountable for results, and report performance to senior leadership
- Recommend and lead capital projects, facility upgrades, and strategic improvement initiatives
- Coach and develop maintenance supervisors through regular 1:1s, clear goals, and performance feedback
- Build supervisor leadership skills so they can run a positive, collaborative, accountable crew
- Oversee technician training, skills development, and cross-training programs, and plan for succession and staffing needs
Education
- Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or Industrial Engineering, Maintenance Management, or a related technical field; equivalent experience considered
- Associate degree or technical certification in industrial maintenance, electrical, or mechanical trades a plus
- 8 years of maintenance experience in a manufacturing environment, preferably food, beverage, nutraceutical, or another regulated industry
- 3–5 years leading maintenance teams, including managing supervisors or multi-shift operations
- Hands-on experience with batching, packaging, and process equipment
- Experience managing building systems and plant utilities, such as HVAC, compressed air, boilers, electrical distribution, and water systems
- Proven track record running PM and predictive maintenance programs that improved reliability and reduced downtime
- Experience managing maintenance budgets, capital projects, and contractors
- Comprehensive health, dental, and vision coverage—plus a few weeks of paid parental leave when it matters most
- Paid time off and holidays to help you unwind and recharge
- Real opportunities to grow your skills and make an impact as we evolve
- A collaborative team that’s adaptable, supportive, and driven to succeed together
- A 401(k) retirement plan with company contributions to help you build your future
Apply now and let’s build the future together!