Summary/Objective
The Facilities and Maintenance Director is responsible for overseeing the maintenance operations of the company’s physical infrastructure, including buildings, equipment, and grounds. This role involves setting strategic direction, executing projects, managing reliability and maintenance programs, and ensuring overall facility performance. The position includes budgeting, vendor management, and the implementation of preventive maintenance agreements, with a strong focus on driving Total Productive Maintenance (TPM) and Reliability-Centered Maintenance (RCM) strategies.
Essential Functions
- Collaborative Leadership: Works cross-functionally with operations, safety, finance and human resources, to develop and execute strategies in support of the company’s vision and growth plans.
- TPM Transformation: Lead the implementation of TPM across all manufacturing departments. Train and mentor manufacturing and maintenance team members in deploying TPM and RCM strategies effectively.
- Facility Maintenance Strategy: Develop comprehensive maintenance and facility improvement strategies aligned with overall company goals, ensuring all initiatives support long-term operational efficiency.
- CAPEX Planning: Contribute to the formulation of 1-year and 3-year Capital Expenditure (CAPEX) strategies and goals – with an emphasis on increasing safety, product quality and operational efficiency.
- Team Leadership: Supervise and manage a team of maintenance professionals. Hire and train for successful outcomes. Organize and oversee the work and schedules of the team. Conduct performance evaluations that are timeline and constructive. Handle discipline and termination of employees as needed and in accordance with company policy.
- Maintenance Programs: Oversee the implementation and optimization of predictive and preventive maintenance programs to improve equipment reliability, minimize downtime, and extend equipment lifespan.
- Maintenance Systems: Utilize and ensure the effective implementation of maintenance management systems, including QT9, to track maintenance activities, manage work orders, and optimize resource allocation.
- Process Development: Develop and implement Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), and maintenance PM programs to ensure asset reliability, cost-effectiveness, and adherence to best practices.
- Budget Management: Develop, manage, and track facility capital and maintenance forecasts and KPIs.
- Regulatory Compliance: Ensure all maintenance and operations activities comply with relevant safety, health, and environmental regulations. Conduct regular audits and inspections to maintain compliance.
- Performance Metrics and Continuous Improvement:
- KPI Management: Establish, monitor, and analyze key performance indicators (KPIs) such as Mean Time Between Failures (MTBF) and Mean Time to Repair (MTTR) to track and drive improvements in reliability and performance to achieve our overall operational & company KPIs.
- Reliability Culture: Foster a culture of reliability excellence by providing ongoing training, mentorship, and guidance to operations. Encourage continuous improvement and the adoption of best practices.
Physical Demands
- Physical activity in the manufacturing site with hands-on approach on machines, which will require walking, squatting, bending, kneeling and lifting.
- Periods of varying length of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
- Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds at times.
Position Type/Expected Hours of Work
This is a full-time, salaried position, and days and hours of work are normally Monday through Friday. This role will be required to be available after-hours or on weekends if there is urgent matters involving the facility or maintenance.
Travel
Minimal travel is expected for this position.
Required Education and Experience
- Education: Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or Industrial Engineering or equivalent work experience; Master’s degree preferred.
- Experience: Minimum of 8 years in maintenance and reliability engineering, including at least 3 years in a leadership role. Experience in a manufacturing operations environment with a focus on TPM, especially Autonomous and Progressive Maintenance, is essential.
- Skills:
- Advanced knowledge of maintenance management software.
- Strong leadership, problem-solving, and project management skills.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.
- Knowledge of safety regulations and compliance standards.
- Leadership and team management skills.
AAP/EEO Statement
Olympia Chimney Supply Holdings LLC, inclusive of its subsidiaries, is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Prohibits Discrimination and Harassment of Any Kind: We are committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees and to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. All employment decisions are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion or belief, national, social or ethnic origin, sex (including pregnancy), age, physical, mental or sensory disability, HIV Status, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, marital, civil union or domestic partnership status, past or present military service, family medical history or genetic information, family or parental status, or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate. We will not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics. We encourage applicants of all ages.
Other Duties
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
