Facilities and Maintenance Lead

Accelera; Jackson (TN); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Accelera is seeking a Facilities and Maintenance Lead to drive operational efficiency in our manufacturing infrastructure. You will optimize equipment reliability, oversee environmental compliance, and lead continuous improvement initiatives to keep the production environment safe, compliant, and productive.

You will manage maintenance operations, develop preventative maintenance plans, and supervise vendor relationships while leading EHS programs and ensuring regulatory compliance across the

Qualifications

• Proven experience in maintenance engineering and environmental management in a manufacturing setting.
• Strong leadership with ability to motivate teams and drive continuous improvement.
• Expertise in managing complex EHS programs, including hazard communication and safety training.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills focused on operational results.
• Strong written and verbal communication for cross-department collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Direct maintenance operations to minimize downtime and maximize production throughput.
• Develop and execute preventative maintenance schedules for all manufacturing machinery.
• Oversee installation, commissioning, and validation of new equipment.
• Manage vendor relationships: drafting specs, evaluating bids, ensuring quality.
• Lead environmental health and safety (EHS) initiatives, including wastewater monitoring and waste management.
• Maintain compliance with local, state, and federal environmental regulations through audits and reporting.
• Control departmental budgets and allocate resources to facility-wide objectives.

Skills

Maintenance engineering

Environmental management

Leadership

EHS programs

Analytical skills

Communication

Education

BS in Engineering

Master’s degree

Job description

As a Facilities and Maintenance Lead, you will spearhead the operational efficiency of our manufacturing infrastructure by optimizing equipment reliability and overseeing environmental compliance programs. You will play a pivotal role in driving continuous improvement initiatives, ensuring that our production environment remains safe, compliant, and highly productive.

About the Role

As a Facilities and Maintenance Lead, you will spearhead the operational efficiency of our manufacturing infrastructure by optimizing equipment reliability and overseeing environmental compliance programs. You will play a pivotal role in driving continuous improvement initiatives, ensuring that our production environment remains safe, compliant, and highly productive.

Responsibilities

• Direct maintenance operations to minimize equipment downtime and maximize production throughput.


• Develop and execute comprehensive preventative maintenance schedules for all manufacturing machinery.


• Oversee the installation, commissioning, and performance validation of new equipment.


• Manage vendor relationships, including drafting specifications, evaluating bids, and ensuring quality compliance.


• Lead environmental health and safety (EHS) initiatives, including wastewater monitoring, spill prevention, and waste management.


• Maintain rigorous compliance with local, state, and federal environmental regulations through routine audits and accurate reporting.


• Control departmental budgets and resource allocation to support facility-wide objectives.

Required Skills

• Proven experience in maintenance engineering and environmental management within a manufacturing setting.


• Strong leadership skills with the ability to motivate teams and drive continuous improvement.


• Expertise in managing complex EHS programs, including hazard communication and safety training.


• Exceptional analytical and problem-solving skills with a focus on operational results.


• Excellent written and verbal communication skills for cross-departmental collaboration.

Preferred Skills

• 7-10 years of progressive experience in maintenance engineering.


• Demonstrated success in project management and facility infrastructure upgrades.


• BS degree in Engineering; Master’s degree is highly valued.


• Advanced training in team dynamics, facilitation, and root-cause analysis.