Facility & Maintenance Manager

Kimber Mfg. Inc.; Troy (AL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading manufacturing company is seeking a Facility & Maintenance Manager responsible for overseeing maintenance programs and processes to ensure operational efficiency. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in mechanical and electrical repairs, leadership capabilities, and strong communication skills. This exciting role involves directing daily maintenance activities, optimizing schedules, and developing preventive maintenance protocols while ensuring safety and compliance in a manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• 10+ years in a high-volume manufacturing environment with at least 5 years in a management role.
• Experience managing maintenance tasks in a machine shop environment.
• Knowledge of firearms safety and quality is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Ensure safety protocols in all maintenance activities and oversee assigned work.
• Develop Preventive Maintenance Schedule in conjunction with production.
• Manage maintenance policies and prepare budgets.

Skills

Mechanical repair abilities

Electrical repair abilities

Communication skills

Problem-solving skills

Organizational skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Vocational/Technical Degree

Bachelor’s Degree in Business or Engineering (preferred)

Tools

MS Excel

MS Word

MS PowerPoint

MS Outlook

Job description

SUMMARY/OBJECTIVE

The Facility & Maintenance Manageris a key factory staff member responsible for directing, inspecting, and maintaining programs and processes that support the facility and maintenance department within Kimber Manufacturing. The Facility & Maintenance Manager will work in concert with cross-functional teams and other departments to provide support in achieving facility and maintenance goals defined and established by upper management.

The Facility & Maintenance Manager will supervise and assist in the completion of the day-to-day activities involving the maintenance of equipment and machinery to include: CNC milling and turning machines, grinders, and general machine shop equipment. This position will supervise contractors performing electrical and mechanical diagnostics outside of the skill level of internal personnel. The Facility & Maintenance Manager will further develop internal competency to reduce contracted repairs and speed repair processes.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Ensure and enhance safety protocols pertaining to all maintenance related activities and personnel
• Oversight of daily work schedules, assigned work, and oversee the work product while minimizing overtime and call-in hours
• Drive the development of standard work, setup sheets, and standard operations for maintenance jobs
• Optimize schedules, sequences, and assignments for work activities based upon work priority, quantity of equipment, and skillset
• Work closely with the Reliability Engineer to develop Preventive Maintenance Schedule program for applicable equipment and machinery
• Plan, schedule, and execute contracted and in-house preventive maintenance for production and facilities equipment while coordinating with manufacturing production schedules
• Develop, implement, and evaluate maintenance policies and procedures
• Prepare budgets and secure estimates and cost quotes as needed
• Perform continuous analysis of maintenance activity to ensure meeting management guidelines
• Conduct, record, and track daily shipping and receiving activity
• Monitor transfers of equipment and machinery internally and externally

• Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office applications (word and excel)
• Accurately make independent decisions on product disposition
• Trouble shoot various problems and develop corrective action to prevent reoccurrence
• Adhere and monitor SOP
• Perform other related duties as assigned

MANAGEMENT RESPONSIBILITIES

This position has management responsibilities including:

• Direct management of Facility Supervisor and Maintenance Supervisor regarding their daily activities, assignments, schedules, and adherence to company policies
• Provide leadership for employee relation through effective communication, coaching, training, and development
• Detail and implement long-term direct reports/organization plan to increase overall department responsiveness
• Ensure the staff is properly trained for their assigned tasks
• Execute performance reviews and disciplinary action as required

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Demonstrable knowledge of mechanical and electrical repair abilities in a machine shop environment
• Ability to interface with all types of mechanical and construction contractors
• Knowledge of firearms; quality, features, safety, etc. is a plus
• Demonstrable track record of 10 years of successfully working in a high-volume manufacturing environment with a minimum of 5 years of leading and managing in a machine shop environment or similar manufacturing facility.
• Excellent communication skills both verbal and written
• Cross functional team builder/player with high levels of professionalism, integrity, and enthusiasm
• Must be able to work accurately and efficiently in a fast work environment that has the potential to change due to regulatory and business needs
• Detail oriented and highly organized with the ability to multi-task
• Experience working independently with little supervision

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE

Required:

• High School Diploma or GED
• Vocational/Technical Degree
• Minimum of 10 years’ experience in a manufacturing setting
• Computer/Software proficiency

Preferred:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Engineering, or related field
• CNC Maintenance background
• 3 years minimum Maintenance Management Experience

REASONING ABILITY

This position requires various reasoning abilities in order to be successful such as:

• Ability to collect, document, and interpret data
• Ability to follow written and oral instructions
• Ability to perform complex and varied tasks
• Ability to perform simple, repetitive tasks for an extended period of time

COMPUTER SKILLS

Required knowledge of MS Excel and MS Word using MS Windows platform. MS PowerPoint and Outlook.

TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS

This position may require travel occasionally.

OTHER SKILLS & ABILITIES

Attendance is an essential job requirement defined as having regular, consistent, reliable, punctual and predictable attendance including the ability to work regular hours and shifts, overtime before and after shifts and on weekends. Ability to work as part of a team, including all related departments/plants or independently as required to achieve internal and external customer satisfaction.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

While performing the duties of the job the employee works in a manufacturing environment and may be exposed to fumes or airborne particles, moving mechanical parts and vibration.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to sit and use hands to touch, handle, or feel. The employee is frequently required to stand, walk, reach with hands and arms, climb or balance and stoop, kneel, or crouch.

The employee is frequently required to lift up to 50 pounds. The vision requirements include close vision and ability to adjust focus.

WORK AUTHORIZATION

This position requires compliance with ITAR requirement. Must be a “U.S. Person” (per ITAR 120.15) and are required to show proof substantiating this upon being hired.

OTHER DUTIES

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Activities, duties and/or responsibilities may change at any time with or without notice at the sole discretion of the Company.