Facilities Maintenance Manager

Location: On-Site, LaGrange GA

A leading, employee-owned manufacturer in the packaged-goods sector is upgrading its Southeast flagship facility and needs a hands-on Facilities Maintenance Manager to keep high-speed production lines running at peak performance. You'll keep things humming, lead a top-notch crew, and drive big-picture projects. If you thrive on building world-class reliability programs while developing people, this is your chance to make a visible impact and share directly in the company’s growth.

Key Responsibilities

• Coach, motivate, and evaluate a crew of mechanics, electricians, and technicians through skills-matrix planning, tailored training, and clear KPIs.
• Champion a risk-based preventive/predictive maintenance program that minimizes unplanned downtime and boosts OEE.
• Partner closely with Ops, Quality, and EHS heads to hit targets for production, yield, and safety.
• Control the full MRO supply chain, set min/max levels for critical spares, and manage purchasing to budget.
• Oversee equipment projects, upgrades, and moves to keep production running smoothly.
• Maintain audit-ready standards for HACCP, SQF/food-grade manufacturing, and OSHA requirements; serve on Crisis-Management and Food-Safety teams.
• Drive adherence to company rules, 5S, and continuous improvement mindset in every shift

Qualifications

• Engineering degree (B.S.) in relevant field (or equivalent experience)
• Proven track record in maintenance leadership
• Proficient in diagnosing and fixing complex equipment issues
• Experience driving maintenance optimization through data analysis and system implementation.
• Strong communication, budgeting, and vendor-management skills.
• Valid driver’s license; ability to travel domestically/abroad up to 10%.

Benefits & Perks

• Employee-ownership stake through an ESOP plus annual performance bonus opportunity.
• Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, life, and flexible-spending benefits.
• 401(k) with dollar-for-dollar company match.
• Get time off to recharge with paid holidays + flexible PTO
• Opportunities to grow and develop your career with support

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