Plant Facilities & Maintenance Leader

Laepple Automotive US, Inc.; Detroit (MI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Laepple Automotive US, Inc. in Detroit is seeking a results-oriented Facilities and Maintenance Manager to lead planning, execution, and optimization of maintenance programs for our manufacturing plant.

The role focuses on reliability, safety, and efficiency to support production targets and cost control. The ideal candidate will have a strong technical background in mechanical/electrical systems, 5–7 years of maintenance management experience in manufacturing, and proven leadership.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Industrial Engineering, Facilities Management or related field.
• 5-7 years of maintenance management experience in a manufacturing environment, including supervisory or leadership roles.
• CMMS and data-driven maintenance planning experience.
• Strong knowledge of safety regulations and practices and experience leading safety programs.
• Experience with capital equipment projects and equipment upgrades with strong project management skills.
• Proficiency with SAP.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and manage a comprehensive maintenance strategy for all plant equipment, utilities, and facilities.
• Lead maintenance planning and scheduling to maximize equipment uptime and minimize unplanned downtime.
• Oversee maintenance budgets, cost controls, and spare parts optimization while driving long-term cost savings.
• Manage a team of technicians and facilities staff; recruit, train, coach and evaluate performance.
• Establish and enforce maintenance standards, procedures, and safety protocols in compliance with regulatory and company requirements.
• Lead root cause analysis and corrective actions for equipment failures; drive continuous improvement initiatives.
• Collaborate with project management on equipment upgrades, new equipment integrations, and Capex projects.
• Monitor and report on KPIs such as OEE, MTBF, MTTR, backlog, energy usage, and safety metrics.
• Manage spare parts and inventory control in partnership with MRO Buyer.
• Ensure a robust CMMS is utilized for work orders, history, asset registers, and reporting.
• Ensure facility infrastructure (HVAC, electrical, plumbing, fire protection, robotics, conveyors) is well-maintained and compliant.
• Coordinate with HSE for safe, compliant environment.
• Develop preventive maintenance programs for critical assets and utility systems.
• Plan and lead downtime events with minimal production disruption.
• Drive energy efficiency and sustainability initiatives where applicable.
• Adhere to ISO/IATF, OSHA/MIOSHA, safety and environmental requirements.

Skills

SAP

Leadership

CMMS

Maintenance planning

Root cause analysis

Safety programs

Budgeting

Vendor management

Communication

Project management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Industrial Engineering or Facilities Management

5-7 years maintenance management in manufacturing

Tools

SAP

Job description

Laepple Automotive US, Inc. in Detroit is seeking a results-oriented Facilities and Maintenance Manager to lead planning, execution, and optimization of maintenance programs for our manufacturing plant.

The role focuses on reliability, safety, and efficiency to support production targets and cost control. The ideal candidate will have a strong technical background in mechanical/electrical systems, 5–7 years of maintenance management experience in manufacturing, and proven leadership.