Facilities & Mechanical Maintenance Manager

ProSight Talent, LLC; Savannah (GA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Professional growth

Work flexibility

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision plan

Paid time off

401(k) plan

Job summary

ProSight Talent, LLC, in Coastal Georgia, is seeking a seasoned Facilities & Mechanical Maintenance Manager to oversee mechanical facilities, utility systems and wastewater treatment equipment in a highly automated automotive manufacturing environment.

You will lead a team of 20+ technicians, manage budgets, schedule preventive maintenance, drive reliability improvements and collaborate with production engineers to ensure safe, efficient plant operations and regulatory compliance.

Qualifications

• More than 10 years of mechanical facilities management experience within an automated manufacturing environment.
• Experience leading a team of more than 20 employees.
• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering.
• Ability to read and interpret mechanical and electrical drawings, technical specifications and system documentation.
• Strong knowledge of mechanical facilities, utility systems and maintenance processes.
• Strong written and verbal English communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate, monitor and perform facilities management activities to achieve operating goals.
• Audit utility machinery and operating conditions and recommend maintenance actions.
• Oversee maintenance of utility and wastewater equipment.
• Lead maintenance of HVAC, compressors, pumps, and generators.
• Prepare budgets for machinery improvements and maintenance initiatives.
• Collaborate with production engineers and cross-functional stakeholders.
• Develop preventive maintenance plans to improve reliability and reduce failures.

Skills

Mechanical facilities management

Team leadership

Reading drawings

English communication

Budgeting

Problem-solving

Strategic thinking

Facility maintenance

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Job description

Facilities & Mechanical Maintenance Manager

ProSight is proud to partner with a leading auto manufacturer in Coastal Georgia in the search for an experienced Facilities & Mechanical Maintenance Manager. This leader will oversee mechanical facilities, utility systems and wastewater treatment plant equipment within a highly automated manufacturing environment.

What You Will Do

Facilities and Utility Management

• Coordinate, monitor and perform activities related to facilities management, ensuring operational goals and objectives are achieved.
• Audit utility machinery and operating conditions, identify potential concerns and recommend appropriate maintenance actions.
• Oversee the planning, installation, inspection, corrective maintenance and preventive maintenance of utility and wastewater treatment equipment.
• Manage mechanical, electrical and pneumatic components associated with air compressors, compressed-air dryers, HVAC systems, piping, chillers, pumps, cooling towers and generators.
• Support new facility construction by managing equipment planning, installation, inspection, testing and employee training.
• Inspect utility equipment and facilities to identify malfunctions, wear, misalignment, defective components and deterioration.
• Respond to work requests and service calls while supporting the broader needs of the organization.
• Provide project support through troubleshooting, technical expertise, sketches and computer-generated designs for machinery and facility components.
• Control and coordinate planned maintenance and shutdown activities to ensure equipment remains in optimal condition.
• Lead utility machinery operations, including purchasing, maintenance, repair, inventory, transportation, storage and cleaning.
• Review and prepare maintenance reports, including machinery failure analyses.
• Develop and revise preventive and scheduled maintenance plans to improve reliability and reduce equipment failures.
• Prepare budgets for machinery improvements and facility maintenance initiatives.
• Establish strong working relationships with suppliers, contractors and equipment manufacturers.
• Collaborate regularly with production engineers and other cross-functional stakeholders.
• Prepare the facility and maintenance organization for audits and quality inspections.
• Administer and comply with all applicable business, environmental and safety management requirements.
• Prioritize objectives and implement strategies that support company-wide initiatives.
• Drive collaboration across the organization to identify operational needs and develop scalable solutions.

Budget and Spare Parts Management

• Manage and monitor the purchasing, distribution and inventory control of maintenance materials, tools, spare parts and related supplies.
• Develop, manage and analyze the annual maintenance budget, including monthly planning, forecasting and budget allocation.
• Ensure appropriate spare-parts availability while maintaining effective inventory controls.

Team Leadership

• Lead a team of more than 20 employees within the Facilities Management function.
• Manage organizational needs involving recruitment, performance evaluations, employee development, corrective action and conflict resolution.
• Clearly communicate departmental direction, company decisions and official information to team members.
• Evaluate, mentor and develop employees while building a culture of accountability and continuous improvement.
• Oversee maintenance performance indicators and the training and evaluation of Facilities Management team members.

How You Will Make an Impact

This position provides the opportunity to lead critical facilities and utility operations within an advanced automotive manufacturing environment. The Facilities Management Mechanic Manager will play an essential role in equipment reliability, facility performance, team development and the safe, efficient operation of the plant.

What You Will Bring to the Role

Minimum Qualifications

• More than 10 years of mechanical facilities management experience within an automated manufacturing environment.
• Experience leading a team of more than 20 employees.
• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering.
• Ability to read and interpret mechanical and electrical drawings, technical specifications and system documentation.
• Strong knowledge of mechanical facilities, utility systems and maintenance processes.
• Strong written and verbal English communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• More than five years of mechanical facilities management experience within a major U.S. automotive manufacturing organization.
• Mechanical or electrical certifications.
• Extensive experience with equipment installations, including design review, documentation, inspection, testing and implementation of new or modified equipment and processes.
• Experience managing facility maintenance budgets, spare-parts inventories and preventive maintenance programs.

Key Competencies

• Team leadership and collaboration
• Planning and organization
• Problem-solving
• Communication
• Strategic thinking
• Adaptability and flexibility
• Willingness to lead transformational change
• Employee coaching and development

Travel Requirements

• Domestic and international travel may be required.

Working Hours and Shift Requirements

• This position may support multiple phases of plant development and operation.
• Shift assignments may change based on business and operational needs.
• Any shift changes will be communicated to employees, and accommodation requests will be considered as appropriate.

What Our Client Offers

• Professional growth and advancement opportunities
• Work flexibility
• Competitive compensation
• Medical, vision and dental insurance
• Paid holidays and paid time off
• Competitive 401(k) plan