Facilities and Maintenance Manager
Chiloquin, OR

Facilities and Maintenance Manager

Overview/Facts and Benefits:

• Building Equipment Manufacturing Industry
• 250-300 Full-Time Employees, Non-Union
• Supervision of a team of 14, skilled maintenance and facility workers
• New Equipment, Capital Budget and Projects to be completed
• Rural, Small Town with excellent Fly Fishing, Hunting, Kayaking and Trails.
• Part of a large, successful Public Company growing at 25% YOY and offering unlimited PTO plans

Our client, a well-respected and successful building products manufacturer has a new opening, Facilities and Maintenance Manager, reporting to the Plant Manager of this 250-300 employee manufacturing plant.

The Maintenance Manager will lead a team of 14 direct reports, covering 3 shifts of skilled maintenance workers overseeing and repairing of the building/facility, production equipment  (robotics and PLCs) and machinery, including, but not limited to HVAC, lighting systems, plant machinery and production lines, grounds keeping, security, and overall facility appearance.  This position plays a key role with the PM – Preventative Maintenance- in ensuring that Key Performance Indicators (KPI’s) are implemented.  

Facilities and Maintenance Manager – Essential Duties and Responsibilities: 

• Leads Employees, Prepares work schedules, assigns work and oversees the work product while minimizing overtime and call-in hours in accordance with the company Mission Statement, goals and objectives, and KEY Performance Indicators (KPI’s).  
• Develops and maintains a PM – preventative maintenance program for applicable machinery and equipment, and the building and grounds within the confines of an annual budget, and tracks maintenance downtime. Develops and/or works with Continuous Improvement (CI) Managers and Teams where applicable.
• Arranges for, coordinates, and manages appropriate third-party contractor support as needed. Will work with PM, Engineering and Logistics personnel as needed.
• Manages and Prepares Capital Equipment and Maintenance budget and secures estimates and cost quotes as needed.
• Keeps up on technological changes relative to KPI’s for SQDCI, and maintains up-to-date records for all local, state and federal mandates and inspections.
• Enforces sound safety and housekeeping practices, which may include hazardous waste disposal programs. Plays key role on internal plant Safety Teams.   
• Prepares and maintains maintenance reports for the Plant Manager and other appropriate managerial personnel. Makes recommendations where applicable.  
• Works with other plant managerial personnel to effectively maintain existing plant facilities and equipment, replaces, and/or makes recommendations and adjustments to plant facilities and equipment to the Plant Manager when necessary in accordance with SQDCI, TPS, and CI initiatives and activities.
• Provides training for new and existing employees as directed by the PM.
• May conduct performance evaluations of subordinates and make recommendations for salary adjustments to the PM in accordance with Plant and Corporate Policies and Procedures, consistent with company KPI’s.
• Assists in the selection of new hires, employee coaching and disciplinary issues.

• Knowledge of carpentry, plumbing, masonry, electrical, PLCs, machine repair and maintenance, plant layout, safety, painting and janitorial experience required.
• Familiarity with associated hand/power tools in the disciplines above required.
• Strong knowledge of plant/OSHA health and safety standards and compliance, and a fundamental understanding of applicable governmental regulations.
• Solid understanding of buildings and grounds security protocols.
• Advanced knowledge of maintenance programs as they relate to plant and corporate KPI’s, inclusive of SQDCI, TPS, and Continuous Improvement activities and initiatives.
• A fundamental understanding of Lean manufacturing concepts is desired.
• Leadership experience with examples of success in developing, mentoring and hiring employees
• May on occasion travel to appropriate seminars and training.
• Experience with Microsoft Office and Word and proficiency in ERP or other manufacturing and maintenance systems.

• Prefer: College degree in a related field and five (5) to ten (10) years experience in a manufacturing environment, preferably in the building equipment, roof, window, door manufacturing industry desired.
• An equivalent combination of education/trade schooling, certifications, and experience may be substituted for a college degree at the discretion of management.  
• One (1) to three (3) years supervisory experience is preferred for this position.