About Kennametal With over 85 years as an industrial technology leader, Kennametal Inc. delivers productivity to customers through materials science, tooling and wear-resistant solutions. Customers across aerospace and defense, earthworks, energy, general engineering and transportation turn to Kennametal to help them manufacture with precision and efficiency. Learn more at kennametal.com. Follow @Kennametal: Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn and YouTube. Job Title: Facilities Maintenance Manager Location: New Albany, IN Facilities Maintenance Manager is responsible for overseeing the maintenance, repair, and operational efficiency of buildings, grounds, equipment, and facility systems. This role ensures a safe, reliable, and cost-effective work environment by managing maintenance personnel, contractors, preventive maintenance programs, and facility improvement projects. Responsibilities: • Develop and implement preventive and predictive maintenance programs for facility equipment and infrastructure. • Supervise, train, and evaluate maintenance technicians and support staff. • Manage maintenance activities for HVAC, electrical, plumbing, mechanical, fire protection, and building systems. • Oversee the safe operation, maintenance, and reliability of large vacuum furnace systems used in heat treating, brazing, annealing, and specialty metallurgical processes. • Develop and manage preventive and predictive maintenance programs for vacuum furnaces, including vacuum pumps, cooling systems, heating elements, power supplies, instrumentation, and control systems. • Coordinate furnace shutdowns, repairs, troubleshooting, and major rebuilds to minimize production disruptions and maximize equipment availability. • Ensure compliance with safety, environmental, and quality standards related to high-temperature processing equipment and vacuum systems. • Oversee the maintenance, troubleshooting, and reliability of CNC equipment, including machining centers, lathes, grinders, and associated automation systems; ensure optimal machine performance through preventive maintenance, calibration, repairs, and continuous improvement initiatives to maximize uptime, product quality, and operational efficiency. • Ensure compliance with OSHA, environmental, safety, and regulatory requirements. • Coordinate and oversee external contractors, vendors, and service providers. • Prepare and manage maintenance budgets, capital expenditures, and operational costs. • Analyze maintenance metrics and identify opportunities for continuous improvement. • Respond to facility emergencies and equipment failures to minimize downtime. • Maintain facility records, work orders, maintenance schedules, and compliance documentation. • Lead facility improvement and renovation projects from planning through execution. • Collaborate with production, operations, and leadership teams to ensure facility reliability and business continuity. Education: • Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Facilities Management, Industrial Maintenance, or related field preferred. • 5+ years of maintenance or facilities management experience. • 2+ years of supervisory or management experience. Preferred Qualifications: • Strong knowledge of HVAC, electrical, plumbing, mechanical, and building systems. • Experience with various machining equipment: CNC mills, CNC lathes, various grinding equipment, CMM CMMS (Computerized Maintenance Management Systems). • Vast knowledge of OSHA regulations and facility safety standards. • Strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills. • Proficiency in Microsoft Office and maintenance management software. • Knowledge of cell custom build, Lean Manufacturing, six sigma and ISO methodology Key Performance Indicators: • Equipment uptime and facility availability • Preventive maintenance completion rate • Work order backlog • Safety incident rate Working Conditions: • Combination of office duties and Manufacturing shop floor observation • Regular oversight of the industrial, facility system, production areas, and maintenance operations. • May require after-hours, weekend, or emergency response availability. • Frequent walking, inspections, and interaction with maintenance personnel and contractors Kennametal Inc. is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer