Facilities & Maintenance Leader — 24/7 Uptime

Swanson Health Products, Inc; Fargo (ND); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Benefits

Fitness Center Reimbursement

Product Discount

Job summary

Swanson Health Products seeks a Facilities Manager to build and run a high‑performing maintenance team across a 24/7 operation. You will maintain equipment uptime, lead safety initiatives, and partner with department leaders to minimize downtime while supporting production.

Responsibilities include policy development, budget ownership, and continuous improvement efforts. Strong communication and hands‑on leadership are essential for success in this role.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Engineering, Management, Production Systems, or related field; equivalent education considered.
• 3–5 years of experience in maintenance or a related facilities environment.
• Ability to develop manpower plans and prioritize competing work demands.

Responsibilities

• Lead a 24/7 maintenance team and drive productivity.
• Create, monitor and implement policies to ensure timely work orders and cGMP docs.
• Uphold safety standards in all processes and maintain OSHA-compliant practices.
• Schedule manpower and prioritize projects to balance business needs and labor.
• Drive continuous improvements for productivity and cost reduction.
• Develop and manage the department budget annually.
• Maintain high job satisfaction through process improvements and good leadership.
• Oversee spare parts inventory and supplier relations to ensure quality parts at competitive prices.
• Evaluate capital expenditures to meet goals and keep equipment up.
• Develop training matrices by machine/system to ensure operator expertise and safety.
• Participate in planning for new facilities and production systems; manage spare parts and training.
• Contribute as an active member of the Sanitation Team.
• Demonstrate flexibility, initiative and leadership to maintain an effective team.
• Maintain positive relationships with peers and management and deliver good customer service.
• Represent the department professionally in front of customers and community.

Skills

People leadership

Strong communication

Problem solving

Organization

Education

Bachelor of Science in Engineering or related field

Tools

Mozart

JIRA

CMMS (Computerized Maintenance Management System)

Job description

Swanson Health Products seeks a Facilities Manager to build and run a high‑performing maintenance team across a 24/7 operation. You will maintain equipment uptime, lead safety initiatives, and partner with department leaders to minimize downtime while supporting production.

Responsibilities include policy development, budget ownership, and continuous improvement efforts. Strong communication and hands‑on leadership are essential for success in this role.