Maintenance Facilities Manager
L7
ao smithAshland City, TNyesterday
Occupations
Facilities ManagersMaintenance and Repair Workers, GeneralFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and RepairersIndustries
Commercial and Industrial Machinery and Equipment (except Automotive and Electronic) Repair and MaintenanceFacilities Support ServicesAll Other Industrial Machinery ManufacturingCompany / Location Information
A.O. Smith is a global leader applying innovative technologies and energy-efficient solutions to products manufactured and marketed worldwide. The company is one of the world’s leading manufacturers of residential and commercial water heating equipment and boilers, as well as a manufacturer of water treatment products for residential and light commercial applications. A. O. Smith is headquartered in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, with approximately 12,000 employees at operations in the United States, Canada, China, India, Mexico, the Netherlands, and the United Kingdom.
Primary Function
The Plant Engineering & Facilities Manager is responsible for leading all maintenance, facilities, engineering, reliability, and capital project activities within a high-volume manufacturing environment. This role ensures the reliability, efficiency, and safety of production equipment and facility infrastructure while supporting operational excellence, cost management, sustainability initiatives, and continuous improvement efforts.
The ideal candidate is a hands-on manufacturing leader with a strong technical background, proven leadership experience, and a track record of delivering measurable improvements in equipment reliability, facility performance, and operational efficiency.
Responsibilities:
Maintenance & Equipment Reliability
Provide leadership for all maintenance and reliability activities across the facility.
Develop and execute preventive and predictive maintenance programs to maximize equipment uptime and asset life.
Lead troubleshooting efforts for complex electrical, mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, controls, and automation systems.
Drive continuous improvement initiatives focused on reducing downtime, improving equipment performance, and increasing maintenance effectiveness.
Utilize CMMS systems to manage work orders, preventive maintenance schedules, asset histories, and maintenance planning activities.
Manufacturing Equipment Oversight
Manage the performance, maintenance, and reliability of critical production equipment, including:
CNC machines
Welding equipment
Presses
Conveyors
Robotics and automation systems
Hydraulics and pneumatics
Motors and drives
Electrical distribution systems
PLCs and controls systems
Facilities Management
Oversee facility infrastructure and utilities, including:
Electrical distribution systems
HVAC systems
Compressed air systems
Boilers and chillers
Water and wastewater systems
Fire protection systems
Building infrastructure and utilities
Facility renovations, expansions, and upgrades
Capital Projects
Lead capital improvement projects from planning through execution.
Manage equipment installations, facility expansions, infrastructure upgrades, and modernization initiatives.
Coordinate internal resources, contractors, and vendors to ensure projects are completed safely, on schedule, and within budget.
Develop business cases and return-on-investment justifications for capital expenditures.
Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Facilities Management, Industrial Technology, or a related technical field.
Equivalent combination of education and extensive manufacturing experience will be considered.
Experience
10+ years of progressive experience within a manufacturing, industrial, or plant environment.
Demonstrated career progression through increasing levels of responsibility, such as:
Maintenance Technician
Maintenance Supervisor
Maintenance Manager
Facilities Manager
Plant Engineering Leader
Proven experience managing both manufacturing equipment and facility infrastructure.
Strong industrial maintenance background including preventive maintenance, predictive maintenance, troubleshooting, reliability, and maintenance planning.
Experience leading maintenance, facilities, engineering, and technical teams.
Significant experience managing capital projects and facility improvements.
Experience administering CMMS platforms and maintenance systems.
Technical Knowledge
Strong working knowledge of:
Industrial electrical systems
Mechanical systems
Hydraulics and pneumatics
PLCs, controls, and automation
Facility utility systems
Reliability-centered maintenance practices
Manufacturing operations and support systems
We Offer
Competitive compensation package and comprehensive benefits plans which include medical and dental insurance, company-sponsored life insurance, retirement security savings plan, short- and long-term disability programs and tuition assistance.#LI-AO#LI-Onsite#Appcast
ADA Statement & EEO Statement
In developing this job description care was taken to include all competencies needed to successfully perform in this position. However, for Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) purposes, the essential functions of the job may or may not have been described for purposes of ADA reasonable accommodation. All reasonable accommodation requests will be reviewed and evaluated on a case-by-case basis. We consider all applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, gender identity and expression, marital or military status.
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Level
ManagerL7
Location
Ashland City, TN
Occupation
Facilities Managers
Industry
Commercial and Industrial Machinery and Equipment (except Automotive and Electronic) Repair and Maintenance
Posted
yesterday
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