Facilities Maintenance Manager

8974 DuPont Specialty Products USA, LLC; Valley View (OH); On-site; USD 95,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay and benefits package

Job summary

DuPont is seeking a Facilities Maintenance Manager to lead a team responsible for safe, reliable, and cost-effective operation of facility infrastructure and systems. You will develop preventive maintenance strategies to maximize uptime, improve energy efficiency, and ensure regulatory compliance across plants.

The role covers leadership of maintenance personnel and contractors, oversight of maintenance programs, and coordination of capital projects with a focus on reliability and continuous

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Facilities Management, Industrial Technology, Maintenance Management, Business, or related field.
• Experience leading facilities maintenance teams in a manufacturing/industrial environment.
• Experience with CMMS platforms such as SAP, Maximo, or Fiix.
• Strong leadership, budgeting, and project management skills.
• Understanding OSHA and environmental regulations.

Responsibilities

• Lead facilities maintenance employees and contractors; set performance expectations.
• Oversee operation and maintenance of HVAC, electrical, plumbing, and building systems.
• Develop preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance programs.
• Ensure safety and regulatory compliance (OSHA, EPA, NFPA, codes).
• Manage department budget, expenditures, and vendor contracts.
• Drive continuous improvement and reliability initiatives.

Skills

Leadership and people development

Troubleshooting and problem-solving

Financial and budget management

Project management

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field

CMRP certification

CFM certification

PMP certification

Lean Six Sigma certification

Tools

SAP CMMS

Maximo CMMS

Fiix CMMS

Job description

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The Facilities Maintenance Manager is responsible for the safe, reliable, and cost-effective operation, maintenance, repair, and continuous improvement of facility infrastructure and building systems. This position leads facility maintenance personnel and contractors while ensuring compliance with environmental, health, safety, quality, and regulatory requirements. The Facilities Maintenance Manager develops and executes preventive and predictive maintenance strategies to maximize facility uptime, asset reliability, energy efficiency, and operational effectiveness.

Key Responsibilities

Leadership and Management

• Lead, coach, develop, and evaluate facilities maintenance employees.
• Establish performance expectations and promote accountability.
• Manage staffing levels, scheduling, training, and succession planning.
• Foster a culture of safety, continuous improvement, and employee engagement.
• Coordinate activities of external contractors, vendors, and service providers.

Facilities Operations

• Manage maintenance and operation of facility systems, including:
• 1- HVAC systems
• 2- Electrical distribution systems
• 3- Plumbing systems
• 4- Compressed air systems
• 5- Fire protection systems
• 6- Security and access control systems
• 7- Building automation systems
• 8- Facility grounds and structural assets
• Ensure facilities are maintained in a safe, compliant, and operational condition.
• Coordinate emergency repairs and business continuity activities.

Maintenance Management

• Develop and manage preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance programs.
• Monitor equipment performance and asset reliability metrics.
• Conduct root cause analyses and implement corrective actions.
• Establish maintenance standards, procedures, and best practices.
• Manage facility shutdowns, and major maintenance projects.

Safety and Regulatory Compliance

• Ensure compliance with OSHA, EPA, NFPA, building codes, and other applicable regulations.
• Support site safety programs, audits, investigations, and corrective actions.
• Ensure proper compliance of lockout/tagout, confined space, contractor safety, permit-required work, and other critical safety processes.
• Maintain required facility permits, inspections, and compliance documentation.

Financial Management

• Site Capital Coordinator
• Manage departmental operating budget
• Monitor expenditures and identify cost reduction opportunities.
• Prepare capital project requests and business justifications.
• Manage maintenance contracts, service agreements, and vendor relationships.
• Track maintenance costs and asset lifecycle expenses.

Continuous Improvement

• Identify opportunities to improve reliability, energy efficiency, and operating costs.
• Lead Lean, Six Sigma, TPM, or reliability improvement initiatives.
• Analyze maintenance data and performance trends.
• Implement asset management and reliability-centered maintenance strategies.
• Support sustainability and environmental improvement programs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Facilities Management, Industrial Technology, Maintenance Management, Business, or related field.
• Relevant experience in facility maintenance or industrial maintenance experience.
• Relevant leadership or supervisory experience.
• Experience managing facility infrastructure systems within a manufacturing or industrial environment.
• Experience with maintenance planning, budgeting, and capital projects.
• Certified Maintenance and Reliability Professional (CMRP).
• Certified Facility Manager (CFM).
• Project Management Professional (PMP).
• Lean Manufacturing or Six Sigma certification.
• Experience with CMMS platforms such as SAP, Maximo, or Fiix.
• Experience in chemical, manufacturing, or industrial operations.
• Knowledge of facility maintenance systems and infrastructure.
• Understanding of OSHA and environmental regulations.
• Knowledge of reliability-centered maintenance principles.
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and projects.
• Strong leadership and employee development skills.
• Financial and budget management expertise.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and maintenance management software.

• DuPont offers a comprehensive pay and benefits package.

DuPont is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability or any other protected class.

If you need a reasonable accommodation to search or apply for a position, please visit our Accessibility Page for Contact Information.

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DuPont is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability or any other protected class.

If you need a reasonable accommodation to search or apply for a position, please visit our Accessibility Page for Contact Information.

• DuPont offers a comprehensive pay and benefits package.