Sr. Manager, Maintenance & Facilities

Position Summary

The Manager of Maintenance & Facilities is responsible for overseeing all aspects of facility operations and maintenance within a fastener manufacturing environment. This includes managing building infrastructure, production equipment, utilities, and grounds to ensure compliance with safety, environmental, and industry regulations. The role emphasizes strategic asset management, reliability engineering, and continuous improvement to support efficient, uninterrupted operations.

Key Responsibilities

Facility & Equipment Management

• Manage maintenance and performance of facility infrastructure (HVAC, electrical, plumbing, compressed air systems).
• Ensure uptime and optimal operation of manufacturing equipment, including presses, furnaces, CNC machines, grinders, manipulators, forklifts, and saws.
• Implement preventive and predictive maintenance programs to minimize downtime and extend equipment life.
• Coordinate facility expansions, renovations, and new equipment installations with engineering, EHS and operations teams.
  
  

Strategic Planning & Leadership

• Develop and execute long-term maintenance strategies aligned with plant growth and quality standards.
• Lead and mentor a team of maintenance technicians.
• Manage departmental budgets, cost-saving initiatives, and capital expenditure projects.
  
  

Compliance & Safety

• Ensure compliance with EHS regulations (OSHA, EPA, fire codes) and industry standards (AS9100, NADCAP).
• Maintain facilities supporting specialized manufacturing environments (e.g., cleanrooms).
• Conduct safety audits, inspections, and facility condition assessments.
  
  

Vendor & Contractor Management

• Oversee contracts and relationships with service vendors and contractors.
• Ensure accountability for performance and cost.
  
  

Operational Support

• Collaborate with production and engineering teams to align maintenance with operational goals.
• Lead root cause analysis and corrective actions for equipment failures.
• Support Business Continuity and Disaster Recovery plans.
  
  

Qualifications

Education & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Facilities Management, Mechanical/Electrical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or related field (Master’s/MBA preferred).
• 8 years of facilities and maintenance leadership experience in metal machining environments (fastener, automotive, or aerospace manufacturing strongly preferred).
• Hands-on experience with metal machining processes and equipment, including heading, CNC machines, grinders, and related tooling.
• 3 years in a senior leadership role managing large teams and complex facilities with hundreds of pieces of equipment.
  
  

Skills & Knowledge

• Expertise in building systems, utility infrastructure, and industrial equipment.
• Demonstrated success in implementing TPM, CMMS systems, and reliability-centered maintenance strategies.
• Solid project management experience in facility upgrades and capital planning.
• Familiarity with EHS, ISO 14001, OSHA, and local regulatory requirements.
  
  

Preferred Certifications

• Certified Facility Manager (CFM)
• PMP, Six Sigma Green/Black Belt
• Licensed Professional Engineer (PE)
  
  

Physical Demands & Work Environment

• Ability to lift up to 35 lbs occasionally.
  
  

Additional Requirements

• Must comply with U.S. export control laws (ITAR/EAR); U.S. Person status required.
  
  

For informational purposes only the range of pay for this role is $115,000 to $160000US Dollar (USD)Salaried based on a variety of factors. For informational purposes only this role is eligible to participate in the Companys Quarterly Cash Bonus Plan paid out at the quarterly bonus factor of 3X the Companys bonus multiple based on the Companys performance in the applicable quarter. Employees will receive 120 hours paid time off every year. Employees will also receive 10 paid holidays. Employees and their families are eligible to participate in the company\'s medical dental vision and basic life insurance. Employees are eligible to enroll in the Companys 401k plan.120