Plant Facilities Manager

KI; Bonduel (WI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

KI in Bonduel, WI is seeking a Plant Facilities Manager to lead maintenance operations, environmental compliance, and site safety at our manufacturing facility.

You will direct maintenance activities, manage building systems, oversee safety programs, and coordinate improvements and winter operations. Qualified candidates have a bachelor's degree in engineering or facilities management and at least five years in industrial maintenance or manufacturing operations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or facilities-related field.
• Minimum of 5 years in industrial maintenance or facilities management.
• Strong knowledge of building systems and facility infrastructure.
• Experience managing multiple projects in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Excellent verbal and written communication abilities.

Responsibilities

• Direct all plant maintenance activities to ensure equipment reliability and facility uptime.
• Manage environmental programs and ensure compliance with regulations and company standards.
• Promote a strong safety culture through audits, training, and investigations.
• Oversee building systems, grounds, and site utilities, including winter operations.
• Coordinate vendor management, janitorial services, and building improvements/ renovations.
• Lead facility expansion, remodeling projects, and continuous improvement initiatives.

Skills

Project management

Facilities management

Maintenance planning

Manufacturing operations

Problem solving

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Facilities Management, Industrial Technology, or related field

Job description

At KI, we believe knowing our customers helps us serve them better. We listen. We observe. We understand that each customer has unique needs. So, we pride ourselves on helping our customers make smart furniture decisions by offering expert advice, design options and personalized solutions. Since 1941, we’ve positioned KI as the furniture company that best understands the furniture industry and is committed to providing customers with the smart solutions. By targeting specific markets with solutions for business furniture, university furniture, educational furniture, healthcare furniture and government furniture, we can quickly respond to our customers’ unique needs – including the choice to procure furniture according to what fits their ordering and fulfillment process. That’s why we say we offer far more than furniture. We’re Furnishing Knowledge.

Plant Facilities Manager at KI in Bonduel

KI in Bonduel is seeking a Plant Facilities Manager to lead maintenance operations, environmental compliance efforts, facility improvements, and site safety initiatives at our manufacturing facility.

What You'll Do

Lead Maintenance Operations

• Direct all plant maintenance activities to ensure equipment reliability and facility uptime.
• Plan, prioritize, and assign work for maintenance personnel based on changing business needs.
• Develop and improve preventive maintenance programs for manufacturing equipment and facility systems.
• Oversee maintenance of HVAC, electrical, plumbing, compressed air, and other critical infrastructure.
• Identify opportunities to improve efficiency, reliability, and equipment performance.
• Supervise new construction, facility expansions, renovations, and remodeling projects.

Environmental Compliance

• Manage environmental programs and ensure compliance with applicable regulations and company standards.
• Maintain environmental records, reports, investigations, and corrective action documentation.
• Coordinate environmental audits and regulatory reporting activities.
• Develop and communicate environmental policies and procedures.
• Partner with environmental consultants and regulatory agencies as needed.
• Lead employee training and support continuous improvement initiatives related to environmental stewardship.

Promote a Safe Workplace

• Serve as a key leader in advancing a strong safety culture throughout the facility.
• Conduct safety audits, risk assessments, and workplace inspections.
• Participate in accident, injury, and near-miss investigations and implement corrective actions.
• Partner with the Safety Manager and Human Resources to support EHS programs and required training.
• Ensure compliance with safety regulations and company policies.
• Support programs including Lockout/Tagout (LOTO), Confined Space Entry, Forklift Certification, Hazard Communication, and Emergency Response.

Manage Building & Grounds Operations

• Oversee building systems, grounds maintenance, and site utilities.
• Coordinate winter operations, including snow removal, salting, and severe weather readiness.
• Manage janitorial services and vendor performance.
• Maintain security camera and surveillance systems.
• Oversee building automation systems and utility consumption monitoring.
• Ensure the integrity and maintenance of roofs, exterior walls, foundations, windows, and other building components.

What We're Looking For

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Facilities Management, Industrial Technology, or a related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in industrial maintenance, facilities management, or manufacturing operations.
• Strong knowledge of building systems, maintenance practices, and facility infrastructure.
• Experience managing multiple projects and priorities in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Strong problem-solving, organizational, and decision-making skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication abilities.

KI is an Equal Opportunity Employer.