Facility Maintenance Manager in Cottondale, Alabama at SMP Automotive Systems Alabama Inc

SMP Automotive Systems Alabama Inc. | Cottondale, Alabama

SMP Automotive Systems Alabama Inc. is part of the Motherson Group, one of the world's leading automotive suppliers. Our facility in the Tuscaloosa area manufactures highly integrated automotive modules and plastic components for leading automotive manufacturers.

We are committed to operational excellence, continuous improvement, and developing our employees while maintaining a safe, efficient, and reliable manufacturing environment.

SMP Automotive Systems Alabama is seeking an experienced Facility Maintenance Manager to lead our facility maintenance and infrastructure operations.

This position is responsible for ensuring the reliability, safety, and cost-effective operation of our plant infrastructure, utilities, buildings, and grounds. The Facility Maintenance Manager will oversee facility maintenance personnel, manage contractors and capital improvement projects, and drive initiatives focused on facility reliability, energy efficiency, and continuous improvement.

The successful candidate will possess strong technical knowledge, leadership capabilities, and experience managing facility operations within a manufacturing environment.

• Lead and manage facility maintenance operations, including personnel development, resource planning, and departmental performance.

• Ensure the reliability and availability of facility infrastructure and utility systems, including HVAC, electrical distribution, compressed air, chilled water, natural gas, water, and wastewater systems.

• Oversee maintenance and repair of building structures, roofing, parking lots, fencing, docks, overhead doors, and grounds.

• Develop and implement preventative and corrective maintenance programs for facility assets and building systems.

• Manage facility-related capital improvement projects, expansions, renovations, and infrastructure upgrades from planning through completion.

• Coordinate contractors, vendors, and service providers to ensure work is completed safely, efficiently, and within established budgets and schedules.

• Oversee facility security, access control, fire alarm, and fire suppression systems, including required inspections and certifications.

• Ensure compliance with applicable safety, environmental, fire protection, building, and regulatory requirements.

• Monitor utility consumption and facility operating costs while identifying opportunities for energy efficiency and cost reduction.

• Develop and manage facility maintenance budgets, capital investment plans, and procurement activities.

• Establish facility performance metrics and drive continuous improvement initiatives.

• Collaborate with plant leadership, production, engineering, EHS, and other departments to support manufacturing operations.

• Report facility performance, project status, budget results, and improvement opportunities to the Maintenance Director.

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Facilities Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or a related technical field preferred. Equivalent education and relevant experience may be considered.

• Minimum of five years of experience in facility maintenance, facilities engineering, infrastructure management, or a related field, preferably within a manufacturing environment.

• Previous experience managing facility maintenance personnel, contractors, and capital improvement projects.

• Strong knowledge of building systems, industrial utilities, and facility infrastructure.

• Experience with preventative maintenance programs, maintenance management systems, and facility asset management.

• Knowledge of applicable OSHA, EPA, fire protection, environmental, and building regulations.

• Experience with budget management, cost control, and investment planning.

• Strong leadership, organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and applicable maintenance management systems.

• Competitive compensation based on experience and qualifications.

• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance.

• Paid time off and company holidays.

• Opportunities for professional development and career growth.

• The opportunity to contribute to a growing automotive manufacturing organization.

If you are a hands-on facilities leader who enjoys developing people, improving infrastructure, managing projects, and supporting a high-performance manufacturing environment, we encourage you to apply.

SMP Automotive Systems Alabama Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer.