Manager, Maintenance & Facilities

About Us:

Founded on a commitment to relentless, continuous, operational improvement and extraordinary customer service, we at Pursuit Aerospace pride ourselves on competitive cost structure, exceptional on-time delivery, and industry-leading quality.

The Pursuit family of companies cultivated long-term relationships with our customers around the world through respect, teamwork, technology, and trust. We are driven to develop industry leading process innovations and manufacturing techniques on behalf of our customers.

About the Opportunity:

The Maintenance & Facilities Manager is responsible for leading and overseeing all maintenance activities to ensure the reliability of plant equipment and utilities. In partnership with the site EH&S Manager, this role also supports safety and environmental initiatives to help protect and enhance the well-being of all personnel.

This is a day-shift role based in Thomasville, GA, with an expectation to be on-call 24/7 to address plant issues as they arise. The site employs approximately 150 people and generates around $40 million in annual revenue.

Responsibilities:

• Plan, organize, coordinate, and control the maintenance department to assure the total maintenance function.
• Ensure that the facility and all production equipment is maintained and in proper running order to meet the schedules of the company.
• Establish and maintain a scheduled preventive maintenance system for all production equipment and facility systems.
• Establish inventory and maintain required spare parts in advance of required machine repairs and scheduled maintenance.
• Create and manage a maintenance budget that includes all costs associated with the maintenance of facilities and production equipment.
• Staff and lead hourly maintenance employees. Provide coaching and counsel direct reports and recommend disciplinary action when necessary.
• Provide the proper instruction, counseling, and training for assigned personnel.
• Ensure employees are fully qualified in their job classifications.
• Ensure a safe workplace through enforcement of safety policies and timely response to potential or actual hazards.
• Assist in evaluation of equipment availability losses due to planned and unplanned maintenance down time.
• Participate on the plant Safety Committee.
• Provide technical and regulatory consultation to the plant for industrial hygiene and safety issues.
• Conduct periodic inspections of the plant for OSHA, Codes and NFPA compliance and best management practices relative to safety.

Required Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or GED
• 5 years of industrial maintenance supervisory experience
• Completed training in shop practices and OSHA compliance

Preferred Qualifications:

• Technical School or College education beyond high school is preferred.
• Thorough knowledge of industrial facilities and equipment with a broad understanding of manufacturing maintenance requirements and a strong understanding of skilled maintenance trades.
• Experience with Large Mechanical & Hydraulic Presses and/or Controls
• Robust knowledge and abilities related to safety procedures to function effectively.
• Proven success with implementing a preventative maintenance process.
• Strategic leadership and communication skills and the ability to handle several projects simultaneously.
• Experience working in a fast-paced and dynamic environment.
• Union experience preferred.

Compensation & Benefits:

We offer competitive compensation, and final salary will be determined based on a variety of factors, including experience, education, and geographic location. Pursuit Aerospace also offers a variety of benefits, including health and disability insurance, 401(k) match, flexible spending accounts, EAP, paid time off, and company-paid holidays. The specific programs and options available to an employee may vary depending on date of hire, schedule type, and the applicability of collective bargaining agreements, among other things.

Must be willing and able to work onsite full-time in Thomasville, GA. This position is eligible for relocation.

Equal Opportunity Employer:

Pursuit Aerospace is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We adhere to all applicable federal, state, and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment, and we do not tolerate workplace harassment based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status.