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.