Facilities Manager and Plant Engineer

Facilities Management & Building Operations

• Direct all facility maintenance, repair, and infrastructure activities to ensure a safe, efficient, and compliant work environment.
• Manage preventive maintenance programs for critical facility equipment including forklifts, compressors, HVAC systems, cranes, ventilation systems, and other utility assets.
• Oversee building repairs and maintenance activities for facility interiors, exteriors, grounds, parking areas, and general infrastructure.
• Ensure required inspections, testing, certifications, and record retention for critical facility systems, including fire suppression systems, emergency lighting, security systems, alarms, and environmental controls.
• Lead facility improvement projects, upgrades, renovations, expansions, and modifications to support operational requirements.
• Manage relationships, contracts, budgets, and performance of external service providers including janitorial, landscaping, snow removal, pest control, plumbing, waste management, and facility maintenance contractors.
• Oversee procurement and inventory management for facility supplies, consumables, safety equipment, and occupant support products.
• Maintain and support employee services and equipment including vending systems, safety stations, emergency equipment, machine shop resources, and other workplace amenities.
• Ensure occupant comfort, convenience, and workplace functionality through effective management of building systems and services.
• Monitor facility safety, regulatory compliance, and environmental requirements while supporting continuous improvement initiatives.

Capital Projects & Equipment Implementation

• Support capital investment and development projects from concept through implementation, including planning, equipment selection, supplier coordination, budgeting, scheduling, and project execution.
• Collaborate with Engineering, Operations, and Manufacturing teams to develop equipment layouts and facility integration plans.
• Manage project timelines, contractor activities, equipment acceptance, startup activities, and operational handoff.
• Coordinate communication and implementation activities between affected plants and departments.
• Ensure all equipment and facility projects meet company safety standards, OSHA regulations, and internal policies.
• Develop and maintain operating procedures, work instructions, and Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) documentation for new equipment and processes.
• Coordinate installation, commissioning, modification, and upgrades of mechanical, hydraulic, electrical, controls, and HMI systems.
• Provide technical support during project startup, validation, debugging, and ongoing operation.
• Analyze equipment performance, troubleshoot issues, and implement corrective actions to improve reliability and efficiency.

Maintenance & Technical Support

• Provide plant-wide technical expertise and support for manufacturing equipment, facility systems, and operational processes.
• Evaluate equipment failures, identify root causes, and develop corrective and preventive actions.
• Support production operations through rapid response to critical equipment issues and infrastructure challenges.
• Lead reliability and continuous improvement initiatives focused on equipment uptime, productivity, and maintenance effectiveness.

Leadership & Team Management

• Lead, coach, and develop maintenance technicians and facility personnel to achieve operational, safety, and performance objectives.
• Establish priorities, assign resources, and monitor departmental performance metrics.
• Foster a culture of accountability, teamwork, continuous improvement, and customer service throughout the organization.
• Participate in workforce planning, training, succession planning, and employee development activities.

Safety, Compliance & Emergency Preparedness

• Champion plant safety initiatives and ensure compliance with OSHA, environmental, and company standards.
• Participate in and support 5S, continuous improvement, and operational excellence initiatives.
• Lead emergency preparedness activities, business continuity planning, and facility emergency response support.
• Coordinate facility readiness and support activities during emergency situations.
• Manage setup, support, and logistics for company events, visits, audits, and special functions.

Additional Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with industrial facility maintenance in an automotive or manufacturing environment.
• Knowledge of HVAC, electrical distribution, compressed air systems, hydraulics, controls, robotics, and facility infrastructure.
• Experience managing capital projects, contractors, and maintenance budgets.
• Strong understanding of OSHA regulations, Lockout/Tagout requirements, NFPA standards, and facility safety practices.