Manager, Facility and Maintenance

Workwear Outfitters, LLC; Henning (TN); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Workwear Outfitters, LLC in Henning, TN is seeking a Mechanical Maintenance Leader for their facility. This role involves managing maintenance staff, creating preventive maintenance strategies, and overseeing infrastructure and equipment upkeep to support operations effectively.

The ideal candidate will have a technical degree, a minimum of 5 years of management experience, and knowledge of industrial equipment maintenance. Strong leadership and communication skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5+ years of maintenance & mechanical management/leadership experience.
• Knowledge of industrial distribution and sewing equipment maintenance required.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office.

Responsibilities

• Manage the mechanical and maintenance staff, including hiring and performance appraisals.
• Create and execute a preventive maintenance strategy for equipment.
• Oversee maintenance of facility infrastructure including lighting, HVAC, and plumbing.
• Supervise maintenance of operational equipment like conveyors and sewing machines.
• Manage vendors for services like plumbing and HVAC maintenance.

Skills

Maintenance management

Mechanical leadership

Preventive maintenance programs

Microsoft Office proficiency

Technical knowledge of equipment

Strong leadership

Education

Technical degree

Bachelor’s degree

Job description

Company Overview

Workwear Outfitters has a strong legacy of building innovative and authentic market‑right products and is a leading supplier of work apparel and footwear for diverse occupations in industries such as automotive, manufacturing, oil and gas, utilities, government, food services, telecommunications, hospitality, and many more. Workwear Outfitters is based in Nashville, Tennessee with over $800 million in sales and employs more than 5,800 people in facilities spanning the globe. Brands under the Workwear Outfitters umbrella include Red Kap®, Bulwark®, Image Authority®, Kodiak®, Terra®, Walls®, Liberty®, Work Authority®, Workrite® Fire Service, Chef Designs®, and Horace Small®.

Position Summary

1st Shift: Hours 6:00AM – 2:30PM, Monday through Friday. This position is responsible for providing facility and mechanical maintenance leadership to the maintenance & mechanical team at the assigned location. It manages staffing to provide full‑time maintenance and mechanical support for all shifts, oversees procurement of goods and services, maintains spare parts inventory, and develops a maintenance and replacement strategy that aligns with the annual budget and capital plans.

Position Responsibilities

• Manage the mechanical and maintenance staff, including interviewing and hiring new hires, approving time and absences, and completing performance appraisals.
• Provide training to all staff members of this department on all types of equipment in the facility, including coordinating external training sessions and developing internal training classes.
• Create and execute a preventive maintenance strategy to ensure equipment and infrastructure components are scheduled for maintenance and replacement.
• Manage the maintenance of facility infrastructure, including building structure, lighting, HVAC, plumbing, electrical, parking area, fire protection system, and security system.
• Ensure that infrastructure is maintained in the best possible shape to support operations.
• Oversee the maintenance of all operational equipment such as conveyors, MHE (forklifts and lift trucks), and sewing equipment.
• Develop, manage, and implement a preventive maintenance program for all equipment and infrastructure, ensuring execution each year.
• Supervise maintenance of customization equipment, including sewing machines, embroidery machines, heat seal machines, autobaggers with lifts, Direct to Film equipment, and conveyors.
• Maintain parts inventory for the facility, setting minimums to trigger purchases and managing overall inventory levels to reduce financial impact.
• Manage contractors as needed for services such as lawn care, sprinkler maintenance, plumbing and electrical repairs, elevator maintenance, roof repairs, HVAC maintenance, and more.
• Build and maintain strong working relationships with partnering service companies.
• Collaborate with engineering, outside contractors, and facility management on special projects and installations.
• Be on call for facility issues, including security system alarms and gate issues.
• Support regional moves and maintenance questions from regional distribution centers.
• Perform other duties as assigned or that arise.

Position Requirements

• Technical degree required; a bachelor’s degree is a plus.
• Minimum of 5+ years of maintenance & mechanical management/leadership experience.
• Knowledge of industrial distribution and sewing equipment maintenance required.
• Knowledge of preventive maintenance programs required.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office.
• Proven leadership experience is a must.

Job Details (EEO)

EEO Code: Affirmative Action Code: Remote Eligible: Bonus or Commission - Plan and Target.