Facilities Maintenance Manager

AFE; Woodstock, Northern (IL, KY); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Arnold Magnetic Technologies in Woodstock, IL, is seeking a Facilities Maintenance Manager to oversee the plant's maintenance program, lead a union workforce, and partner with operations to sustain production. The role focuses on preventative maintenance, equipment reliability, and safety compliance.

You will develop and manage maintenance projects, drive lean initiatives, coordinate training, and ensure adherence to regulatory policies.

Qualifications

• 8-10 years of experience in industrial maintenance environment.
• 5 years of experience managing others in a manufacturing environment.
• Knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair, and maintenance.
• Basic mathematical skills in arithmetic, algebra, and their applications.
• Knowledge of design techniques, tools, and principals involved in production of precision technical plans, blueprints, drawings, and models.
• Minimum of Associate Degree in maintenance, operations or another applicable field.

Responsibilities

• Create and maintain the Preventative Maintenance Program for multiple business units.
• Manage the projects of the entire facility and supervise union maintenance staff across shifts.
• Develop hourly workforce by providing skills training to improve facilities and assets.
• Coordinate maintenance activities with operations personnel and ensure regulatory compliance.
• Lead safety initiatives, perform toolbox talks, and address hazards in real time.
• Respond to emergencies to facilitate repairs and support production schedules.
• Oversee overtime and labor contract requirements.

Skills

Six Sigma

Lean Manufacturing

Continuous Improvement

Preventative Maintenance

OSHA Rules

Communication

Time Management

Team Leadership

Education

Associate Degree in maintenance or related field

Job description

Why Join Arnold?

Arnold Magnetic Technologies is a global leader in high‑performance magnetic materials and precision magnetic assemblies. Our products are mission‑critical to applications across aerospace, defense, energy, medical, and automotive markets. You'll be joining a team enabling innovation in electric propulsion, defense electronics, and advanced systems through cutting‑edge magnetic technology.

Job Summary

The key accountability of a Facilities Maintenance Manager is to manage the upkeep of all facilities at the plant, repair and maintenance of machinery, lead a maintenance staff, including toolroom associates comprised of Union workers. Perform a variety of duties in assisting with preventative maintenance, production, and maintenance projects in a manufacturing setting.

Key Responsibilities:

• Preventative Maintenance Program
  • Create and maintain the Preventative Maintenance Program for multiple business units.
  • Ensure all maintenance tickets are entered and closed as needed.
  • Determine preventative maintenance required on existing and new equipment, including the identification / numbering of new machines.
  • Review work orders and specifications to determine machines and equipment requiring repair or maintenance and assign to maintenance staff.
• Maintenance Project Management
  • Manage the projects of the entire facility. Union maintenance staff have multiple subordinates. Prioritization and dictation of duties is critical.
  • Determine training required of personnel, including re-certifications and compliance training.
  • Maintain necessary workforce in Maintenance area to meet work demands.
  • Suggest new asset acquisitions, new facility support systems, and upgrades to current manufacturing and plant equipment.
  • Respond to emergencies to facilitate repairs in a timely and effective manner to support production schedules.
  • Recommend expense and capital projects to upper management and manage the projects from investigation to completion.
• Maintenance Supervision
  • Build, manage and lead the Union maintenance personnel at facility.
  • Develop hourly work force by providing skills training specific to equipment and processes to improve and maintain the facilities and assets.
  • Manage a multi-skilled union hourly workforce across all shifts.
  • Coordinate all maintenance activities with operations personnel.
  • Ensure compliance with all local, state, and federal regulatory policies and division policies and procedure.
  • Manage overtime and call-in requirements per the labor contract.
• Lean / Safety Support
  • Play key role in the implementation and sustainment of "Lean" activities by assisting in the training of personnel and assisting in participating in various events.
  • Champion safe work practices for both department personnel and contracted labor, including conducting safety observations and addressing hazards in real time.
  • Lead incident investigations and corrective action planning as cross-functional safety team member.
  • Hold authority to stop any work activity that presents an imminent safety risk.
  • Responsible for the safe work practices within the department and contracted labor.
  • Lead or coordinate regular toolbox talks and safety training sessions.
  • Coordinate on-site safety events such as a work boot trucks, hearing and vision testing, and other health screening initiatives or environmental requirements.
  • Adhere to OSHA rules and regulations.
• Other duties as needed and/or assigned.

Qualifications:

• 8-10 years of experience in industrial maintenance environment required.
• 5 years of experience managing others in a manufacturing environment required.
• Knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair, and maintenance.
• Basic mathematical skills in arithmetic, algebra, and their applications.
• Knowledge of design techniques, tools, and principals involved in production of precision technical plans, blueprints, drawings, and models.
• Minimum of Associate Degree in maintenance, operations or another applicable field.

Skills & Competencies:

• Familiarity with Six Sigma, Lean Manufacturing, Continuous Improvement and Preventative Maintenance Programs (e-maintenance) a plus.
• Familiarity with OSHA rules and regulations.
• Capacity for learning; understanding the implications of new information for both current and future problem-solving and decision-making.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Good organization skills.
• Time management and ability to work effectively, meet deadlines and coordinate work with fellow workers.
• Must be familiar with tools and equipment so as to identify what is needed to do a job. This includes the ability to identify the correct support personnel to install equipment, machines, wiring or programs to meet specifications set forth for a particular job.
• Must be able to understand information in a work‑related document.

Working Conditions:

• Standard work week is Monday through Friday, hours to be consistent with business unit; some off hours work expected.
• Sense of Urgency, on‑call to facility related activities.
• Working in production environment.
• Working facility grounds.

Physical Requirements

• Must be able to lift, pull, push up to 40 pounds.
• Climbing of stairs; occasionally, must be able to climb ladders.
• Heights will be required.
• Walking the facility and working in the production area.

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Arnold Magnetic Technologies is an Equal Opportunity /Affirmative Action Employer. Minority/Female/Disability/Veteran