Facilities Manager

RRecruiter; Town of Texas (WI); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A manufacturing company in Wisconsin is seeking a Maintenance Leader to establish and manage preventive maintenance programs, oversee mechanical operations, and develop team capabilities. The ideal candidate has a degree in Engineering and over five years of experience in a manufacturing environment. Responsibilities include ensuring operational reliability, leading safety initiatives, and managing external partnerships for facility maintenance. This position offers a chance to impact production efficiency and workplace safety significantly.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of maintenance leadership experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong technical knowledge of CNC-based equipment and production machinery.
• Proven commitment to workplace safety and regulatory compliance.

Responsibilities

• Establish and manage preventive maintenance programs for production machinery.
• Diagnose and resolve mechanical and electrical issues to sustain production output.
• Lead and develop maintenance personnel while reinforcing safety standards.

Skills

Leadership

Troubleshooting

Communication

Lean maintenance

CMMS proficiency

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering

Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Maintenance

Job description

• Maintenance Strategy & Execution: Establish and manage preventive and predictive maintenance programs for production machinery, automated equipment, material handling systems, and facility assets.
• Operational Reliability: Diagnose and resolve mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic issues to reduce unplanned equipment interruptions and sustain production output.
• Team Supervision: Lead, coach, and develop maintenance and facilities personnel while reinforcing safety standards and best practices.
• Facility Operations: Oversee building systems such as HVAC, electrical, plumbing, lighting, and utilities to ensure operational reliability and regulatory compliance.
• External Partner Management: Coordinate with vendors and contractors for specialized maintenance, inspections, system upgrades, and regulated waste handling.
• Safety & Compliance: Ensure compliance with workplace safety, fire protection, and environmental regulations; maintain accurate records for audits and inspections.
• Budget & Asset Control: Develop and manage maintenance budgets; oversee spare parts, tools, and consumable inventories.
• Continuous Improvement: Apply lean maintenance, reliability-centered maintenance, and best-practice methodologies to improve equipment performance and asset life.
• Risk & Emergency Planning: Create and maintain response plans for equipment failures, utility disruptions, and facility-related emergencies.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Industrial Maintenance, or a related discipline; equivalent practical experience may be considered.
• Minimum of five years of maintenance leadership experience in a manufacturing environment; experience supporting automated or machinery-intensive operations preferred.
• Strong technical knowledge of CNC-based equipment, production machinery, material extraction or filtration systems, and finishing or coating processes.
• Proficiency with computerized maintenance management systems (CMMS).
• Demonstrated leadership, troubleshooting, and communication capabilities.
• Proven commitment to workplace safety and regulatory compliance.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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