Maintenance/Facilities Manager

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Position Overview

The Maintenance/Facility Manager is responsible for coordinating and supervising the work of multi-shift maintenance staff to ensure safe and efficient operations of the facility, grounds, and to perform project related work to help maintain or improve the organization. The position requires an individual who enjoys the challenge of troubleshooting and correcting mechanical and electrical issues and someone who is willing to work when and where needed, including nights and weekends when required.

The Leader manages hourly technicians, tracks performance of techs and projects, and report status on expense and capital budgets within their responsibility. The Leader is responsible project work and may be required to perform maintenance duties as required.

At Brunswick, we have passion for our work and a distinct ability to deliver. 

Essential Functions:

• Works with maintenance employees and other facility staff to develop effective, proactive team to achieve established targets and goals.
• Assists with preparation of maintenance operating budgets in accordance with plant objectives, assists with preparation of re-forecasts as required and works with maintenance and project teams to meet budget.
• Evaluates energy expenditures and proposes alternatives that reduce overall cost and minimize impacts upon the natural environment; Ensures the design and maintenance of the facility is focused on conservation in a range of areas minimizing the environmental impact where possible.
• Established and drives a dynamic Preventative/Predictive Maintenance program to minimize downtime, ensure timely repair, maintenance, and renovations of the facility and its equipment; Maintains systems for monitoring and tracking service requests, preventative maintenance work performed, compliance with Hazard Communications program requirements, compliance with safety requirements, supplies and parts inventories, purchases, utilities, and assigned projects.
• Leads the maintenance staff in the upkeep of buildings and grounds, maintaining electrical, plumbing, mechanical, and related systems as well as upkeep of machinery needed to operate and maintain the facility.
• Supervises, assigns, and inspects work for the facility and project work of maintenance employees, project workers, and outside contractors.
• Determines material, equipment, and supplies to be used while coordinating the labor necessary to successfully complete assigned tasks.
• Solicits bids for outside contract work and schedules and supervises outside contractors.
• Coordinates major equipment maintenance tasks and responds to service requests, installs, inspects, repairs, and communicates results.
• Initiates, manages, and follows up on assigned capital projects, working closely with vendors, contractors, insurance and risk carriers, as well as Federal, State and Local agencies for compliance.
• Ensures adherence to company safety standards, policies and procedures. Ensures maintenance staff correctly wears and uses safety equipment as required. Ensures all safety inspections are completed and adheres to company key control policies.
• Works with EH&S manager to conduct regular on-site safety meetings and ensures compliance with all Federal, State, and Local safety regulations, including OSHA, EPA, Workers’ Compensation, and Hazard Communications. Ensures all hazardous materials are properly labeled, stored, and handled.
• Performs related assignments as required.

Diversity of thought and experiences is fundamental when imagining the unimaginable. Certain skillsets/experiences are necessary; however, others can be developed along the way.

Required Qualifications:

• 3-5 years’ experience in a manufacturing facility management role, including the ability to manage a varied and complex workload. Previous experience supervising employees, including director work, evaluating performance and coaching for improvement.
• Associate’s degree or equivalent level of work experience will be considered with a willingness to pursue advanced learning required.
• Technical training in the areas of electrical, mechanical, plumbing and other related fields. Formal training may be considered as substitution for experience requirements.  
• Advance computer knowledge, including Mechanical Drawing, PLC’s, NC equipment, and other applications.
• Must have excellent verbal, written and presentation communications skills, as well as experience communicating with technical and cross-functional teams.
• Must have a proven track record of being able to influence and coordinate personnel and resources not within their immediate control.
• Ability to direct, meet, and interface tactfully and courteously with fellow employees, departments, and vendors/contracts is essential for this position.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related field highly preferred.
• Total Productive Maintenance (TPM) experience is a plus.
• Lean Six Sigma certification or experience is a plus.
• Thorough knowledge of the occupation hazards and corresponding safety precautions necessary for the safe performance of assigned duties.

Working Conditions:

• Shop floor working environment.
• Shop floor is non-climate controlled. Temperature fluctuates with outside environmental conditions, such as air temperature, radiant heat from sunlight, air movement, and humidity levels.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts; high, precarious places; fumes or airborne particles; and toxic or caustic chemicals.
• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
• Must be able to work extra hours required to assume timely completion of critical projects.

The anticipated pay range for this position is $100,900 to $160,800, annually. The actual base pay offered will vary depending on multiple factors including job-related knowledge/skills, relevant experience, business needs, and geographic location.

At Brunswick, it is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top end of the salary range for their role. Compensation decisions are dependent upon the specifics of the candidate’s qualifications and the business context.

This position is eligible to participate in Brunswick's comprehensive and high-quality benefits offerings, including medical, dental, vision, paid vacation, 401k (up to 4% match), Health Savings Account (with company contribution), wellbeing program, product purchase discounts, and much more.

Why Brunswick:

Whatever tomorrow brings, we’ll be at the leading edge.  As the clear leader in the marine industry, we’re committed to our values and supporting our exceptional people. We offer and encourage growth opportunities within and across our many brands. In addition, we’re proud of being recognized for making a splash with numerous awards!  

About Boston Whaler:

At Boston Whaler our team members are the key to our success and have helped us earn numerous awards and accolades from all over the world. We offer an environment where values are shared, diversity is embraced, careers are grown and anyone who has the desire to be successful can achieve their goals. To make the best boats in the world requires the best team members. If you have the highest work standards, values and integrity, then you should join the unsinkable legend! 

For more than 50 years, Boston Whaler has been building superior quality unsinkable runabouts, cruisers and center console boats. Founded in 1958 and currently headquartered in Edgewater, FL, the company's unique foam-cored construction process contributes not only unsurpassed flotation, but superior ride characteristics and durability. The current product line ranges from 11- 42 feet and is distributed around the world by a network of exceptional dealers. For more information about The Unsinkable Legend, please visit www.bostonwhaler.com. Boston Whaler is owned by Brunswick Corporation (NYSE: BC), the largest marine manufacturer in the world. 

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We value growth and development, recognizing that people come with a wealth of experience and talent beyond just the technical requirements of a job. If your experience is close to what you see listed here, please still consider applying.

Brunswick is an Equal Opportunity Employer and considers all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.  Diversity of experience and skills combined with passion is key to innovation and inspiration and we encourage individuals from all backgrounds to apply.  If you require accommodation during the application or interview process, please contact [email protected] for support. 

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