Facilities Operations Leader—Manufacturing & Maintenance

Gentex Corp; Carbondale (IL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Gentex Corp. seeks a Senior Facilities Supervisor to lead a diverse team of technicians and contractors at the Carbondale site. You will manage maintenance programs for HVAC, electrical, plumbing, and life safety systems, ensuring operations run safely and efficiently.

The ideal candidate has 10+ years in facilities management with at least 5 years in leadership, strong budget and CMMS skills, and a track record of driving reliability in a manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• 10+ years in facilities management, plant operations, or large-scale infrastructure.
• Minimum 5 years in a supervisory or management role.
• Experience leading internal technicians and external contractors.

Responsibilities

• Lead maintenance teams and supervise trade staff.
• Oversee HVAC, electrical, plumbing, mechanical, life safety, and waste management systems.
• Implement preventive maintenance programs and ensure regulatory compliance.

Skills

Team leadership

Budget management

Communication

CMMS proficiency

Problem solving

Vendor management

Education

Associate's degree or Bachelor's in Facilities Management, Engineering, Business Administration, or related field

Bachelor's degree in Facilities Management, Engineering, Business Administration, or related field

Tools

CMMS

Job description

Gentex Corp. seeks a Senior Facilities Supervisor to lead a diverse team of technicians and contractors at the Carbondale site. You will manage maintenance programs for HVAC, electrical, plumbing, and life safety systems, ensuring operations run safely and efficiently.

The ideal candidate has 10+ years in facilities management with at least 5 years in leadership, strong budget and CMMS skills, and a track record of driving reliability in a manufacturing environment.