Facilities & Mechanical Maintenance Manager

Facilities & Mechanical Maintenance Manager

Pro Sight is proud to partner with a leading auto manufacturer in Coastal Georgia in the search for an experienced Facilities & Mechanical Maintenance Manager. This leader will oversee mechanical facilities, utility systems and wastewater treatment plant equipment within a highly automated manufacturing environment.

• Coordinate, monitor and perform activities related to facilities management, ensuring operational goals and objectives are achieved.
• Audit utility machinery and operating conditions, identify potential concerns and recommend appropriate maintenance actions.
• Oversee the planning, installation, inspection, corrective maintenance and preventive maintenance of utility and wastewater treatment equipment.
• Manage mechanical, electrical and pneumatic components associated with air compressors, compressed-air dryers, HVAC systems, piping, chillers, pumps, cooling towers and generators.
• Support new facility construction by managing equipment planning, installation, inspection, testing and employee training.
• Inspect utility equipment and facilities to identify malfunctions, wear, misalignment, defective components and deterioration.
• Respond to work requests and service calls while supporting the broader needs of the organization.
• Provide project support through troubleshooting, technical expertise, sketches and computer-generated designs for machinery and facility components.
• Control and coordinate planned maintenance and shutdown activities to ensure equipment remains in optimal condition.
• Lead utility machinery operations, including purchasing, maintenance, repair, inventory, transportation, storage and cleaning.
• Review and prepare maintenance reports, including machinery failure analyses.
• Develop and revise preventive and scheduled maintenance plans to improve reliability and reduce equipment failures.
• Prepare budgets for machinery improvements and facility maintenance initiatives.
• Establish strong working relationships with suppliers, contractors and equipment manufacturers.
• Collaborate regularly with production engineers and other cross-functional stakeholders.
• Prepare the facility and maintenance organization for audits and quality inspections.
• Administer and comply with all applicable business, environmental and safety management requirements.
• Prioritize objectives and implement strategies that support company-wide initiatives.
• Drive collaboration across the organization to identify operational needs and develop scalable solutions.

• Manage and monitor the purchasing, distribution and inventory control of maintenance materials, tools, spare parts and related supplies.
• Develop, manage and analyze the annual maintenance budget, including monthly planning, forecasting and budget allocation.
• Ensure appropriate spare-parts availability while maintaining effective inventory controls.

• Lead a team of more than 20 employees within the Facilities Management function.
• Manage organizational needs involving recruitment, performance evaluations, employee development, corrective action and conflict resolution.
• Clearly communicate departmental direction, company decisions and official information to team members.
• Evaluate, mentor and develop employees while building a culture of accountability and continuous improvement.
• Oversee maintenance performance indicators and the training and evaluation of Facilities Management team members.

This position provides the opportunity to lead critical facilities and utility operations within an advanced automotive manufacturing environment. The Facilities Management Mechanic Manager will play an essential role in equipment reliability, facility performance, team development and the safe, efficient operation of the plant.

• More than 10 years of mechanical facilities management experience within an automated manufacturing environment.
• Experience leading a team of more than 20 employees.
• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering.
• Ability to read and interpret mechanical and electrical drawings, technical specifications and system documentation.
• Strong knowledge of mechanical facilities, utility systems and maintenance processes.
• Strong written and verbal English communication skills.

• More than five years of mechanical facilities management experience within a major U.S. automotive…