Manufacturing Facilities & Reliability Leader

2 POSITIONS IN THE NORTHEAST & SOUTHEAST US Nationwide Manufacturing Organization | Northeast & Southwest U.S. | Onsite Leadership Opportunity Build the Future of Manufacturing Operations

Kore Recruiters has been retained to conduct a confidential search for an accomplished Facilities Manager on behalf of a nationally recognized manufacturing organization with operations across the United States.

This is a unique opportunity for a forward-thinking facilities leader to oversee the infrastructure, reliability, and long-term performance of a large-scale manufacturing operation. Reporting directly to the Plant Manager, you will serve as a key member of the plant leadership team, helping shape the future of facility operations while driving safety, sustainability, equipment reliability, and capital improvements.

Our client is seeking more than a maintenance leader—they are looking for someone who can think strategically, embrace innovation, and build a modern facilities organization capable of supporting continued operational growth.

Today's manufacturing environment demands more than reactive maintenance. Our client is investing in modernizing its facilities, strengthening asset reliability, improving operational efficiency, and creating a culture of proactive maintenance and continuous improvement. As Facilities Manager, you will play a critical leadership role in achieving those objectives.

This position offers the opportunity to influence strategic decision-making, lead facility improvement initiatives, develop high-performing maintenance teams, and implement best practices that support operational excellence across the site.

Candidates with a passion for innovation, technology, reliability-centered maintenance, and continuous improvement will thrive in this environment.

As Facilities Manager, you will have responsibility for the overall performance and reliability of the facility and its supporting infrastructure.

Key areas of leadership include:

• Developing and executing comprehensive facility maintenance strategies that maximize equipment reliability and operational uptime.
• Leading preventative, predictive, and reliability-centered maintenance programs across manufacturing operations.
• Managing facility infrastructure, utilities, building systems, and plant support services to ensure safe and efficient operations.
• Leading capital improvement projects from planning through execution while maintaining budgets and project timelines.
• Driving continuous improvement initiatives that increase equipment performance, reduce downtime, and improve operational efficiency.
• Building, coaching, and developing a high-performing maintenance and facilities team focused on accountability, collaboration, and execution.
• Partnering with Operations, Engineering, Safety, and Supply Chain leadership to support production objectives and long-term business initiatives.
• Utilizing KPIs, asset performance metrics, and maintenance analytics to drive data-informed decision making.
• Championing workplace safety while ensuring compliance with all applicable regulatory, environmental, and facility standards.
• Evaluating emerging technologies, automation opportunities, and facility improvements that position the operation for future growth.

We're interested in connecting with experienced manufacturing leaders who understand that world-class facilities management extends well beyond maintenance.

Successful candidates will typically possess:

• Progressive leadership experience managing facilities or maintenance operations within a complex manufacturing environment.
• Experience supporting high-volume production operations with responsibility for facility infrastructure, utilities, equipment reliability, and capital improvements.
• Strong understanding of preventative, predictive, and reliability-centered maintenance strategies.
• Demonstrated success implementing Lean Manufacturing, Continuous Improvement, TPM, CMMS, or other operational excellence initiatives.
• Experience managing maintenance budgets, contractors, capital expenditures, and facility improvement projects.
• Strong leadership skills with a proven…