Facilities Manager

Clarios; Kernersville (NC); On-site; USD 95,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision coverage

401(k) with company match

Tuition reimbursement

Parental leave

Paid time off

Job summary

Clarios at Winston-Salem Assembly Plant is seeking a Facilities Maintenance and Projects Manager. You will oversee the facility maintenance program, coordinate with operations, and manage contractors to ensure reliable plant utilities and site services.

Requires a BSc/BA in a relevant field and a minimum of five years in industrial settings plus five years in project management, with HVAC, electromechanical, controls and hydraulic systems experience; strong teamwork and on-site leadership are

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in facility management, engineering (civil or mechanical), business administration or related field.
• Minimum 5 years in industrial experience.
• Minimum 5 years in project management.
• Experience with HVAC, electromechanical systems, controls and hydraulics.

Responsibilities

• Initiate, implement and manage the facility maintenance program focusing on planning, scheduling, and preventive/predictive maintenance.
• Provide technical support and coordination for facility maintenance excluding production equipment.
• Handle construction/plant design and engineering calculations.
• Directly communicate with operations to coordinate facility maintenance repairs.
• Track and improve facility maintenance metrics such as asset utilization and maintenance costs.
• Monitor facility equipment to minimize downtime and identify improvement opportunities.
• Develop a preventive maintenance program and use Maximo to track work orders and history.
• Manage capital projects, quotes, timelines, resources and reporting.
• Collaborate with plant leadership to define scope for facilities and utilities projects.

Skills

HVAC

Electromechanical

Controls

Hydraulic Systems

Project management

Education

Bachelor's degree in facility management or engineering (civil/mechanical) or related field

Job description

What you will do

You will manage the facility maintenance and projects to improve facilities and utilities fortheWinston Salem Plant. The primary responsibility of this position is to ensure that the facility is operating as it should, this may include dealing with emergency issues, training outside contractors on site rules, and working with all functional area leaders to achieve optimal outcomes.

How you will do it

• Initiate, implement, and manage the facility maintenance program with anemphasis on planning, scheduling, and preventative/predictive/productive maintenance.
• Provide technical support and coordination for facility maintenance-related items.Coordinate all building and site maintenance excluding production equipment maintenance.
• Construction/plant design & engineering calculations.
• Communicatedirectlywithoperationstocoordinatefacility maintenancerepairs.
• Track, analyze, and improve the key facility maintenance parameters such as asset utilization, maintenance cost, PM compliance, schedule adherence, etc.
• Monitor operations of facility equipment and systems to minimize unplanned downtime, anticipate and solve problems promptly, and identify opportunities for improvement.
• Develop apreventative maintenance program for the facility equipment. You will use acomputerizedmaintenancemanagementsystem (Maximo) to track work orders, spare parts, and facility equipment maintenance history.
• Manage capital projects – for new utilities, refurbishment, and construction. Manage assigned projects, quotes from outside contractors, propose solutions, timeline, resources, and reporting.
• Interact with plant management to understand and define thescope of proposed capital projects for facilities and utilities.

What we look for

Required

• Bachelor'sdegree, preferably in BSc/BA in facility management, engineering (civil or mechanical), business administration, electrical engineering or relevant field.
• Minimum5yearsofindustrialexperience.
• Minimum 5 years project management experience.
• HVAC, Electromechanical, controls, and Hydraulic Systems Experience.

Preferred.

• 2yearsconcurrent supervisoryexperience in managing/supervising technicians or contractors.
• OSHA/EPA experience desirable.

Winston-Salem - Assembly Plant

Our Winston-Salem, North Carolina assembly plant manufactures batteries used in automotive and marine applications. We opened our facility in 1978 and now employ more than 500 people and operate six days per week. We are actively involved in our local community and give back through food drives for Second Harvest Food Bank and toy drives for Brenner Children’s Hospital.

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What you get

• Medical, dental and vision care coverage and a 401(k) savings plan with company matching – all starting on date of hire

• Tuition reimbursement, perks, and discounts

• Parental and caregiver leave programs

• All the usual benefits such as paid time off, flexible spending, short-and long-term disability, basic life insurance, business travel insurance, and Employee Assistance Program

• Global market strength and worldwide market share leadership

• HQ location earns LEED certification for sustainability plus a full-service cafeteria and workout facility

• Clarios has been recognized as one of 2026's Most Ethical Companies by Ethisphere. This prestigious recognition marks the fourth consecutive year Clarios has received this distinction.

Who we are

Clarios is the force behind the world’s most recognizable car battery brands, powering vehicles from leading automakers like Ford, General Motors, Toyota, Honda, and Nissan. With 18,000 employees worldwide, we develop, manufacture, and distribute energy storage solutions while recovering, recycling, and reusing up to 99% of battery materials—setting the standard for sustainability in our industry. At Clarios, we’re not just making batteries; we’re shaping the future of sustainable transportation. Join our mission to innovate, push boundaries, and make a real impact. Discover your potential at Clarios—where your power meets endless possibilities.

Veterans/Military Spouses

We value the leadership, adaptability, and technical expertise developed through military service. At Clarios, those capabilities thrive in an environment built on grit, ingenuity, and passion—where you can grow your career while helping to power progress worldwide. All qualified applicants will be considered without regard to protected characteristics.

Equal Employment Opportunity

We recognize that people come with a wealth of experience and talent beyond just the technical requirements of a job. If your experience is close to what you see listed here, please apply. Diversity of experience and skills combined with passion is key to challenging the status quo. Therefore, we encourage people from all backgrounds to apply to our positions. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, status as a protected veteran or other protected characteristics protected by law. As a federal contractor, we are committed to not discriminating against any applicant or employee based on these protected statuses. We will also take affirmative action to ensure equal employment opportunities. Please let us know if you require accommodations during the interview process by emailing [e-mail]. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and value diversity in our teams in terms of work experience, area of expertise, and all characteristics protected by laws in the countries where we operate. For more information on our commitment to sustainability, diversity, and equal opportunity, please read our latest report. We want you to know your rights because EEO is the law.

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