Facilities Maintenance Manager

Dometic Group; Litchfield (IL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a passionate Facilities Maintenance Manager to oversee the maintenance of equipment and facilities. This dynamic role involves managing budgets, coordinating maintenance staff, and ensuring compliance with safety standards. You will play a crucial part in maintaining the infrastructure that supports the organization's growth and innovation. With a commitment to continuous improvement and a focus on building strong relationships with vendors, this position offers a unique opportunity to make a significant impact in a global environment. If you thrive in a fast-paced setting and are dedicated to creating safe and efficient operations, this role is perfect for you.

Benefits

Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Disability Insurance (STD/LTD)

401(k) with company match

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Paid Maternity/Paternity Leave

Tuition Assistance

Employee Discounts

Membership Reimbursement

Qualifications

• Solid experience in Facilities and Equipment Maintenance.
• Five years of general industrial maintenance and supervisory experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage all building systems including mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and HVAC.
• Supervise and coordinate maintenance staff to optimize resources.

Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Project Management

Problem-Solving

Analytical Skills

Communication Skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

MS Office

Job description

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Dometic is a global market leader in the mobile living industry. Millions of people around the world use Dometic products in outdoor, residential, and professional applications.

Our Marine organization is a trusted provider of innovative solutions for the worldwide boating and boat building industry, and we recently expanded our scope to lead the boating industry into an electrified future. Dometic has won numerous NMMA Innovation Awards over the years and we are always striving for new ways to make boating easier, safer, and more enjoyable.

We are a journey of continuous growth – now looking for our next star – a passionate Facilities Maintenance Manager. This position reports to Operations Manager and will work in Litchfield, Illinois.

About The Position

As a Facilities Maintenance Manager in the Operations team, you will be involved with the overall maintenance of the equipment, building, grounds, and facility infrastructure which includes packaging equipment, racking, forklifts, and office building.

This position has management responsibility of the facility projects and maintenance department. Position schedules and coordinates the workload of the maintenance staff as well as outside activities with vendors and contractors who may be performing work within appropriate budget requirements.

Your Main Responsibilities

• Manages all building systems including mechanical, electrical, plumbing, HVAC, safety, and waste management.
• Supervise, schedule, and coordinate the workload of the maintenance staff to optimize resources and maintain reliable operations.
• Manage maintenance budget and contracts.
• Prepares cost estimates for facility projects.
• Manage preventative maintenance programs to minimize downtime and maximize equipment lifespan.
• Ensures facilities maintenance work follows safety standards, conforms to specifications, and that work orders are tracked and completed within the budgeted guidelines.
• Work with outside vendors in scheduling of routine pick-ups (i.e., trash, hazardous waste, scrap).
• Assist plant management as requested on any special projects.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with key vendors.
• Supervise and mentor facilities staff.

What do we offer?

You are offered an interesting role in a dynamic, fast-paced and global environment with great opportunities to grow and take on new challenges. The growth at Dometic is continuous – which gives you great possibilities to evolve with the company.

• Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Disability insurance (STD/LTD)
• 401 (k) with company match
• PTO
• Company defined holidays and two floating holidays for you to use as you choose
• Paid maternity/paternity leave
• Tuition assistance
• Membership reimbursement (wholesale club and gym)
• Employee discounts on our incredible products
• Opportunities to make an impact.

Qualifications and Experience

A suitable background would be a solid experience within Facilities and Equipment Maintenance – as well as the following qualifications and experiences:

• Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited institution or equivalent experience.
• Five years of general industrial maintenance (electro-mechanical) and supervisory experience preferred.
• Lean or Lean Six Sigma training certification a plus.
• Working knowledge of general plant engineering and maintenance required.
• Functional knowledge of manufacturing processes including packaging and forklift operations.
• Functional understanding of measurement equipment.
• Environmental and Safety experience including understanding of OSHA regulations.
• Strong organizational and project management skills.
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills.
• Experience in vendor management and contract negotiation.
• Strong proficiency with MS Office programs including Word, Excel, Access, Outlook, and PowerPoint; and the ability to learn other applications quickly.
• Ability to be on call 24/7.

Skills, Competencies & Characteristics

To be successful in this role, we believe that you possess the following skills, competencies & characteristics:

• Strong interpersonal skills, able to work respectfully and efficiently with a wide range of people from different cultures and educational backgrounds at all levels of a company.
• Drive compliance and change while maintaining good working relationships.
• Teach, guide, coach, and mentor.
• Positive attitude and a passion to keep our employees, equipment, and infrastructure safe while achieving company goals.
• Consistent sense of urgency.
• Strong analytical skills, problem-solving and judgement abilities.
• Navigate within a matrix organization with shared and competing resources.
• Quick learner, flexible, and able to think quickly and outside the box when needed.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English.

Dometic's Core Values

To thrive and succeed in this role, you understand the importance of our core values – Together We build our future, We play to win, We embrace change and We walk the talk; these values reflect the heart and soul of Dometic and they define what it takes to work here and how we do things.

Are you our next star?

Then we would love to see your application.

Dometic is passionate about building together an inclusive and equitable working environment, that respects individual strengths, views, and experiences. We believe that diversity enables us to thrive across our differences. Be yourself and join us!

Dometic is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. Dometic evaluates qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, gender, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Management and Manufacturing

Industries

• Manufacturing