Facilities Manager

MEA Energy; Youngstown (OH); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

General Extrusions, Inc. in Youngstown, OH, seeks a Facilities Manager to lead maintenance, safety, and site operations at our 200,000+ sq/ft facility.

The role coordinates preventive and corrective maintenance, manages vendor service contracts, and monitors facility budgets to ensure uptime and regulatory compliance. The ideal candidate brings proven facilities management experience in manufacturing, strong planning skills, and hands-on leadership of maintenance staff.

Qualifications

• Experience managing facilities in a manufacturing setting.
• Strong maintenance planning and scheduling skills.
• Knowledge of OSHA, EPA, and local regulations.
• Ability to manage budgets and vendor relationships.

Responsibilities

• Oversee maintenance, safety, and operations of the 200,000+ sq/ft site.
• Coordinate preventive and corrective maintenance and budgets.
• Manage vendors and service contracts; lead lean improvements.
• Supervise facilities staff and respond to urgent issues.

Skills

Maintenance planning

Vendor management

Electrical & mechanical systems

Safety compliance

CMMS

Lean manufacturing

Team supervision

Education

Facilities management education

Tools

CMMS

MS Office

Job description

Company Description

General Extrusions, Inc., part of General Extrusions International LLC (GEi), is a leading manufacturer of aluminum extrusions with a long-standing commitment to quality. The company was the first North American extruder to achieve ISO 9001 certification, and now maintains continuous ISO 9001 certification, reflecting its strong quality management standards. Using lean manufacturing techniques and extensive in-house capabilities, General Extrusions supports efficient process control and a wide range of services including standard and custom extrusions, CNC machining, fabrication, assembly, anodizing, and painting. The organization serves diverse industries such as appliance, automotive, electronics, medical equipment, OEM machinery, office furniture and lighting, and recreational equipment. Founded in 1950, General Extrusions operates from a 200,000+ sq/ft facility in Youngstown, Ohio.

Role Description

The Facilities Manager is a full-time, on-site role based at our Youngstown, OH facility. This position is responsible for overseeing the maintenance, safety, and efficient operation of the 200,000+ sq/ft manufacturing site, including buildings, grounds, utilities, and equipment supporting aluminum extrusion and related operations. Day-to-day tasks include coordinating preventive and corrective maintenance, managing facility-related vendors and service contracts, monitoring facility budgets, and ensuring compliance with safety, environmental, and regulatory requirements. The Facilities Manager will develop and implement facility improvement plans, support lean manufacturing initiatives through optimized layouts and workflows, and collaborate with operations, engineering, and leadership to minimize downtime and support production goals. This role also involves supervising facilities and maintenance staff, setting priorities, and responding to urgent facility issues to maintain a safe, reliable working environment.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience in facilities management within a manufacturing or industrial environment, preferably metal or aluminum production.
• Strong skills in maintenance planning, building systems oversight, and equipment reliability practices.
• Knowledge of safety, environmental, and regulatory compliance standards (OSHA, EPA, and relevant local codes) and experience implementing related policies.
• Ability to manage facility budgets, control costs, and coordinate vendor relationships and service contracts effectively.
• Proficiency with facility management software, maintenance tracking systems, and basic computer applications (e.g., MS Office).
• Solid organizational, problem-solving, and decision-making skills, with the ability to prioritize multiple tasks in a fast-paced setting.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills, with experience leading or supervising maintenance or facilities teams.
• Experience supporting lean manufacturing initiatives, plant layout optimization, and continuous improvement projects is highly beneficial.
• Relevant technical training or education in facilities management, engineering, industrial technology, or a related feild.

Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States without current or future employer sponsorship.

This position requires strong skills in maintenance planning, preventive and predictive maintenance, building systems oversight, and equipment reliability practices. Extensive experience supporting aluminum extrusion presses, CNC machining centers, automated saw systems, material handling equipment, and ancillary production machinery. Knowledgeable in PLC troubleshooting and programming support, industrial automation systems, hydraulics, pneumatics, motor controls, VFDs, conveyors, and process cooling systems. Proven ability to improve equipment uptime through root cause analysis, reliability-centered maintenance (RCM), condition monitoring, and continuous improvement initiatives. Must be experienced in managing maintenance teams, coordinating capital projects, equipment installations, shutdown planning, spare parts inventory, and regulatory compliance in a manufacturing environment.

Required Technical Expertise

Aluminum extrusion press equipment and associated support systems, CNC mills, machining centers, and fabrication equipment. Automatic and precision saw operations, PLC troubleshooting and programming (Allen-Bradley, Siemens, or equivalent)Hydraulic and pneumatic systems diagnostics and repair, Electrical systems up to industrial distribution levels, Motor controls, VFDs, sensors, and industrial automation, Preventive, predictive, and reliability-centered maintenance programs, Root cause failure analysis (RCFA) and continuous improvement methodologies, CMMS utilization, maintenance planning, scheduling, and spare parts management, Facility and utility systems including HVAC, compressed air, and process cooling equipment.