Director of Maintenance & Facilities

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The Director of Maintenance & Facilities is a senior leadership role responsible for the strategic direction, operational excellence, and continuous improvement of all maintenance functions across all the PA greenhouse operations. This position ensures that all equipment, infrastructure, and systems operate reliably, efficiently, and safely to support business objectives. The Director will lead a high-performing team, manage capital projects, and collaborate cross‑functionally to drive innovation and long‑term value.

• Develop and implement long‑term maintenance strategies aligned with business growth and operational goals. Focus on the PM program, spare parts management and tech utilization metrics to drive the business forward.
• Establish and direct a strong program to manage all greenhouse infrastructure systems to provide continuous supply of water, heat, steam, electric power, gas, or air required for operations.
• Lead strategic initiatives to reduce downtime and improve overall equipment effectiveness (OEE). Oversee preventive and corrective maintenance programs for all plant equipment and systems to maximize uptime and reliability.
• Optimize CMMS systems to track performance, manage work orders, and control inventory. Develop and track KPIs that tie maintenance performance back to operational goals.
• Analyze operational data and equipment performance history to deliver improvements in unplanned downtime, PM compliance, schedule compliance, MTBF, MTTR and overall maintenance cost.
• Partner with HR to develop criteria, testing protocol, and partnerships with local institutions to accelerate recruiting of highly skilled maintenance personnel.
• Develop a cohesive relationship with key vendors and establish a regular business review cadence focusing on key improvement opportunities, service agreements and overall collaboration focused on continuous improvement.
• Ensure the team proactively identifies machinery and/or maintenance needs based on downtime reports, employee/department input and frequency of repairs.
• Collaborate with operations and construction teams to plan and execute facility upgrades or improvements through capital projects.
• Assist the maintenance team in troubleshooting critical equipment issues that might be mechanical, electrical or PLC related. Develop a strong subject‑matter expertise in these critical systems.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives focused on safety performance, sustainability, and equipment reliability.
• Oversee the grounds team and all greenhouse‑related external systems including waste recycling management.

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related technical field required; advanced degree preferred.
• Minimum 10+ years of progressive leadership experience in maintenance and manufacturing environments.
• Demonstrated success in managing large‑scale capital projects and leading high‑performing teams.
• Expertise in CMMS systems, preventive maintenance, and reliability engineering.
• Strong understanding of PLC programming, electrical systems, and mechanical troubleshooting.
• Excellent organizational, analytical, and decision‑making skills.
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings, schematics, and technical documentation.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and data analysis tools.
• Physically capable of performing essential job functions, including lifting, climbing, and walking.

• Director

• Full‑time

• Management and Manufacturing

• Farming