Director of Maintenance & Facilities

Bright Talent, Inc.; Pennsylvania; Presencial; USD 150.000 - 190.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

A leading agricultural operations company in Pennsylvania is seeking a Director of Maintenance & Facilities to provide strategic direction for maintenance functions. This is a senior leadership role that involves overseeing capital projects, ensuring operational efficiency, and leading a team dedicated to continuous improvement. Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree in Engineering, 10+ years of experience in manufacturing, and expertise in CMMS systems. This role supports both operational excellence and long-term growth.

Formación

• 10+ years of progressive leadership experience in maintenance or manufacturing environments.
• Proven experience managing large-scale capital projects and leading high-performing teams.
• Expertise in preventive maintenance methodology and reliability engineering.
• Expertise in CMMS systems, preventive maintenance methodology, and reliability engineering.
• Strong knowledge of PLC systems, electrical and mechanical troubleshooting.
• Strong analytical and decision-making skills.
• Ability to interpret technical drawings, schematics, and engineering documentation.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and data analysis tools.
• Physically capable of performing essential job functions, including lifting, climbing, and walking.

Responsabilidades

• Develop and implement long-term maintenance strategies aligned with business goals.
• Establish infrastructure systems for continuous delivery of operational needs.
• Lead reliability initiatives to reduce downtime and improve overall equipment effectiveness.
• Manage preventive and corrective maintenance programs to maximize uptime and reliability.
• Optimize CMMS systems to track performance, manage work orders, and control inventory.
• Develop KPI reporting that ties maintenance performance back to plant operations.
• Analyze operational data and equipment performance to improve PM compliance, schedule compliance, MTBF, MTTR, and overall maintenance cost.
• Partner with HR to support hiring, skill development, and pipeline creation of technical maintenance talent.
• Build collaborative vendor relationships and manage service agreements and improvement opportunities.
• Ensure the team proactively identifies and resolves equipment and facility maintenance needs.
• Partner with operations and construction teams to plan and execute facility improvements and capital projects.
• Assist the maintenance team in resolving critical equipment issues, including mechanical, electrical, and PLC troubleshooting.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives focused on safety, sustainability, and equipment reliability.
• Oversee grounds team responsibilities and external systems including waste and recycling management.

Conocimientos

Leadership experience

Analytical skills

Ability to interpret technical drawings

Proficiency in Microsoft Office

Mechanical troubleshooting

Data analysis

Engineering drawings interpretation

Microsoft Office

Decision making

Analytical mindset

Educación

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering

Advanced degree preferred

Herramientas

CMMS systems

PLC knowledge

Descripción del empleo

Director of Maintenance & Facilities

Position Overview

The Director of Maintenance & Facilities is a senior leadership role responsible for the strategic direction, operational excellence, and continuous improvement of all maintenance functions across the Pennsylvania greenhouse operations.

This role ensures that equipment, infrastructure, and systems operate reliably, efficiently, and safely to support business needs. The Director will lead a high-performing technical team, oversee major capital projects, and collaborate with leaders across operations, engineering, HR, and construction.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement long-term maintenance strategies aligned with business growth and operational goals, including PM programs, spare parts management, and technical utilization.
• Establish and oversee infrastructure systems that ensure continuous delivery of water, heat, steam, electrical power, gas, and air required for operations.
• Lead reliability initiatives to reduce downtime and improve overall equipment effectiveness (OEE).
• Manage preventive and corrective maintenance programs to maximize uptime and reliability.
• Optimize CMMS systems to track performance, manage work orders, and control inventory.
• Develop KPI reporting that ties maintenance performance back to plant operations.
• Analyze operational data and equipment performance to improve PM compliance, schedule compliance, MTBF, MTTR, and overall maintenance cost.
• Partner with HR to support hiring, skill development, and pipeline creation of technical maintenance talent.
• Build collaborative vendor relationships and manage service agreements and improvement opportunities.
• Ensure the team proactively identifies and resolves equipment and facility maintenance needs.
• Partner with operations and construction teams to plan and execute facility improvements and capital projects.
• Assist the maintenance team in resolving critical equipment issues, including mechanical, electrical, and PLC troubleshooting.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives focused on safety, sustainability, and equipment reliability.
• Oversee grounds team responsibilities and external systems including waste and recycling management.

This description outlines the key priorities of the role but is not an all-inclusive list of responsibilities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related technical discipline required; advanced degree preferred.
• 10+ years of progressive leadership experience in maintenance or manufacturing environments.
• Proven experience managing large-scale capital projects and leading high-performing teams.
• Expertise in CMMS systems, preventive maintenance methodology, and reliability engineering.
• Strong knowledge of PLC systems, electrical and mechanical troubleshooting.
• Strong analytical and decision‑making skills.
• Ability to interpret technical drawings, schematics, and engineering documentation.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and data analysis tools.
• Physically capable of performing essential job functions, including lifting, climbing, and walking.

Why This Role Is Exceptional

This is a high-impact leadership opportunity to influence plant performance, efficiency, safety, and innovation across a large-scale, advanced agricultural operation. You’ll join a passionate and purpose-driven team where your expertise will directly support operational excellence and long-term growth.

* The salary range provided in this job posting may vary based on a variety of factors including but not limited to experience, qualifications, location, and the specific needs of the company. The stated range is not a guarantee of compensation, and the employer reserves the right to modify or change it at any time. Final compensation will be determined through discussions with the candidate and will be formalized in the offer letter.