Facilities Unit Manager: Maintenance & Reliability Lead (Multi-Shift)

PACCAR Engine Company; Columbus (MS); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision plans

401(k) with company match

Pension plan

Tuition reimbursement

Disability insurance

Paid vacation and holidays

Job summary

PACCAR Engine Company in Columbus, MS is seeking a Unit Manager - Facilities to lead maintenance and facilities operations across multiple shifts. The role emphasizes uptime, proactive planning, and a strong focus on safety and efficiency within a large, automated production environment.

The ideal candidate will bring a technical engineering/maintenance background, supervisory experience, and knowledge of reliability practices, Lean/Six Sigma, and complex electrical/HVAC systems.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, business, or related field preferred.
• CMRP Certification preferred.
• 3-5 years manufacturing experience in a team environment required.
• 1-3 years of supervisory experience required.
• Front-line supervisory leadership in a maintenance environment required.
• Engineering/Maintenance background in large automated production operations required.
• Knowledge of industrial systems and maintenance including electrical, PLC/HMI, HVAC, hydraulics, boiler, conveyance, and hoists.
• Strong knowledge of Reliability Centered Maintenance.
• Familiar with MS air, hazardous waste generation and water permits/regulations.
• Ability to work in an inclusive team environment.
• Strong problem-solving and communication skills.
• Strong Microsoft Office skills.
• PLC methodology and high-level control design is a plus.
• Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Oversee Maintenance and Facility equipment upkeep for PACCAR Engine Company in Columbus, MS.
• Maintain daily facility readiness of all equipment supporting operations.
• Staffing needs: assign work, train subordinates, promotions and transfers.
• Support lifecycle management of facility equipment with facilities management and engineering.
• Ensure reliability plans with Maintenance, Manufacturing Engineering, and Production.
• Coordinate work orders, reliability, and maintainability of grounds, equipment, processes, utilities, and fire safety systems.
• Identify downtime reduction and cost reduction projects with the maintenance team.
• Support Six Sigma and Lean initiatives and tools.
• Support MRO spare parts offsite transport for uptime.
• Support wastewater equipment upkeep for environmental compliance.

Skills

Leadership

Supervisory experience

Problem-solving

Written/verbal communication

Microsoft Office

Reliability-centered maintenance

Lean/Six Sigma

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related field

CMRP Certification

Tools

PLC/HMI automation

Industrial maintenance systems

Job description

PACCAR Engine Company in Columbus, MS is seeking a Unit Manager - Facilities to lead maintenance and facilities operations across multiple shifts. The role emphasizes uptime, proactive planning, and a strong focus on safety and efficiency within a large, automated production environment.

The ideal candidate will bring a technical engineering/maintenance background, supervisory experience, and knowledge of reliability practices, Lean/Six Sigma, and complex electrical/HVAC systems.