Facilities Manager and Plant Engineer

International Automotive Components; Macon (GA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

International Automotive Components in Macon, GA is seeking a Facilities Management & Building Operations leader to oversee maintenance, safety, and infrastructure across the site. You will manage preventive maintenance, coordinate capital projects, and ensure regulatory compliance while optimizing facilities to support production efficiency.

The role requires strong leadership of maintenance teams, contractor management, and a focus on reliability and continuous improvement within a

Qualifications

• Experience leading facility maintenance in manufacturing environments.
• Knowledge of HVAC, electrical, hydraulics, controls, and safety systems.
• Ability to manage capital projects, contractors, and budgets.
• Strong understanding of OSHA regulations and LOTO procedures.

Responsibilities

• Direct facility maintenance, repair, and infrastructure to ensure a safe, efficient work environment.
• Oversee preventive maintenance for critical facility equipment including HVAC, cranes, and utilities.
• Lead facility improvement projects, upgrades, and renovations to support operations.
• Manage external service providers and vendor contracts for janitorial, landscaping, and maintenance.
• Ensure compliance with safety, environmental, and regulatory standards.

Job description

Facilities Management & Building Operations

• Direct all facility maintenance, repair, and infrastructure activities to ensure a safe, efficient, and compliant work environment.
• Manage preventive maintenance programs for critical facility equipment including forklifts, compressors, HVAC systems, cranes, ventilation systems, and other utility assets.
• Oversee building repairs and maintenance activities for facility interiors, exteriors, grounds, parking areas, and general infrastructure.
• Ensure required inspections, testing, certifications, and record retention for critical facility systems, including fire suppression systems, emergency lighting, security systems, alarms, and environmental controls.
• Lead facility improvement projects, upgrades, renovations, expansions, and modifications to support operational requirements.
• Manage relationships, contracts, budgets, and performance of external service providers including janitorial, landscaping, snow removal, pest control, plumbing, waste management, and facility maintenance contractors.
• Oversee procurement and inventory management for facility supplies, consumables, safety equipment, and occupant support products.
• Maintain and support employee services and equipment including vending systems, safety stations, emergency equipment, machine shop resources, and other workplace amenities.
• Ensure occupant comfort, convenience, and workplace functionality through effective management of building systems and services.
• Monitor facility safety, regulatory compliance, and environmental requirements while supporting continuous improvement initiatives.

Capital Projects & Equipment Implementation

• Support capital investment and development projects from concept through implementation, including planning, equipment selection, supplier coordination, budgeting, scheduling, and project execution.
• Collaborate with Engineering, Operations, and Manufacturing teams to develop equipment layouts and facility integration plans.
• Manage project timelines, contractor activities, equipment acceptance, startup activities, and operational handoff.
• Coordinate communication and implementation activities between affected plants and departments.
• Ensure all equipment and facility projects meet company safety standards, OSHA regulations, and internal policies.
• Develop and maintain operating procedures, work instructions, and Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) documentation for new equipment and processes.
• Coordinate installation, commissioning, modification, and upgrades of mechanical, hydraulic, electrical, controls, and HMI systems.
• Provide technical support during project startup, validation, debugging, and ongoing operation.
• Analyze equipment performance, troubleshoot issues, and implement corrective actions to improve reliability and efficiency.

Maintenance & Technical Support

• Provide plant-wide technical expertise and support for manufacturing equipment, facility systems, and operational processes.
• Evaluate equipment failures, identify root causes, and develop corrective and preventive actions.
• Support production operations through rapid response to critical equipment issues and infrastructure challenges.
• Lead reliability and continuous improvement initiatives focused on equipment uptime, productivity, and maintenance effectiveness.

Leadership & Team Management

• Lead, coach, and develop maintenance technicians and facility personnel to achieve operational, safety, and performance objectives.
• Establish priorities, assign resources, and monitor departmental performance metrics.
• Foster a culture of accountability, teamwork, continuous improvement, and customer service throughout the organization.
• Participate in workforce planning, training, succession planning, and employee development activities.

Safety, Compliance & Emergency Preparedness

• Champion plant safety initiatives and ensure compliance with OSHA, environmental, and company standards.
• Participate in and support 5S, continuous improvement, and operational excellence initiatives.
• Lead emergency preparedness activities, business continuity planning, and facility emergency response support.
• Coordinate facility readiness and support activities during emergency situations.
• Manage setup, support, and logistics for company events, visits, audits, and special functions.

Additional Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with industrial facility maintenance in an automotive or manufacturing environment.
• Knowledge of HVAC, electrical distribution, compressed air systems, hydraulics, controls, robotics, and facility infrastructure.
• Experience managing capital projects, contractors, and maintenance budgets.
• Strong understanding of OSHA regulations, Lockout/Tagout requirements, NFPA standards, and facility safety practices.