Facilities and Maintenance Manager

Express Employment Professionals - Cincinnati East; Holland (MI); On-site; USD 115,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

West Michigan manufacturing company is seeking a Facilities & Maintenance Manager to oversee maintenance operations in a complex production environment. This leadership role ensures equipment reliability, world-class facilities, and a safe, efficient workplace.

You will lead maintenance staff, drive preventive and corrective programs, and provide technical leadership for equipment design, installation, and facility upgrades in Holland, MI.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business, or a related field.
• Six to eight years of maintenance management experience in a large manufacturing environment.
• Proven leadership experience developing, coaching, and managing maintenance teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead all maintenance operations to support production schedules.
• Supervise, coach, and develop maintenance personnel with a safety culture.
• Plan preventive and corrective maintenance programs to maximize reliability.
• Oversee facility infrastructure and grounds for a clean, safe environment.
• Provide technical leadership for equipment and facility systems.
• Oversee improvement projects across HVAC, DI water, robotics, and paints.
• Develop maintenance planning, data tracking, and project justification.
• Collaborate with operations and engineering to boost efficiency.

Skills

Leadership

Project management

Preventive maintenance

Problem solving

Communication

Team development

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business, or related field

Tools

HVAC systems

DI water systems

Robotics

Wastewater treatment

Paint systems

Job description

Facilities & Maintenance Manager

A leading West Michigan manufacturing company is seeking an experienced Facilities & Maintenance Manager to oversee all maintenance operations within a complex manufacturing environment. This leadership role is responsible for ensuring production equipment operates reliably, maintaining world-class facility and grounds conditions, and leading maintenance staff to achieve operational excellence. The Facilities & Maintenance Manager will also provide technical leadership for equipment design, installation, facility improvements, and continuous improvement initiatives that support the organization's production goals.

Responsibilities

• Lead all maintenance operations, ensuring production equipment is properly maintained and available to support manufacturing schedules.
• Supervise, coach, and develop maintenance personnel while fostering a culture of safety, accountability, and continuous improvement.
• Plan and oversee preventive and corrective maintenance programs to maximize equipment reliability and minimize downtime.
• Manage facility infrastructure and grounds to maintain a clean, safe, and professional manufacturing environment.
• Provide technical leadership for the design, installation, startup, and operation of manufacturing equipment and facility systems.
• Oversee facility improvement projects involving HVAC, gas handling systems, deionized (DI) water systems, robotics, wastewater treatment, paint systems, and other critical infrastructure.
• Develop and maintain systems for maintenance planning, equipment performance tracking, data collection, and project justification.
• Collaborate with operations and engineering teams to improve manufacturing efficiency and support long‑term business objectives.

Schedule, Location, & Compensation

• Schedule: Full-time, direct hire position
• Location: Holland, MI
• Compensation: $115,000-$140,000/YR.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business, or a related field.
• Advanced training or experience in mechanical, electrical, or plant engineering strongly preferred.
• Six to eight years of maintenance management experience within a large manufacturing environment.
• Demonstrated experience leading facility improvement projects involving complex manufacturing support systems, including HVAC, gas handling, DI water, robotics, wastewater treatment, and paint systems.
• Proven leadership experience developing, coaching, and managing maintenance teams.
• Strong technical knowledge of manufacturing equipment, facility systems, and preventive maintenance programs.
• Excellent organizational, problem‑solving, communication, and project management skills.