Manager of Machine Maintenance and Facilities

Krones designs, develops, manufactures, and installs both machines and complete packaging lines.  We have become one of the leading system suppliers for breweries and beverage producers as well as for the food, chemical and cosmetics industries.  Our 20,000 employees worldwide strive for innovation and detail and ensure that each customer receives the best quality in product and service.

We are currently looking for candidates who want to make a difference and who wish to be part of our dynamic organization in the US. Krones Inc. is an equal opportunity employer.

Job Summary

The Manager of Maintenance & Facilities serves as a key member of the Manufacturing Leadership Team and is a primary leadership partner to the Vice President, Manufacturing Operations. This position leads the machine maintenance and facilities teams, develops and executes preventive and predictive maintenance strategies, and is responsible for the safe, reliable, and cost-effective operation of manufacturing equipment, facility infrastructure, and building systems at Krones Inc. The role provides strategic leadership for asset reliability, facility operations, and capital projects while driving continuous improvement initiatives that maximize equipment uptime, operational efficiency, employee safety, and long-term business growth.

Responsibilities 

Leadership & Team Development

• Lead, coach, and develop machine maintenance technicians, facilities technicians, contractors, and support staff
• Establish performance expectations and accountability measures for all maintenance personnel
• Develop staffing plans, training programs, and succession plans
• Build a culture focused on safety, urgency, reliability, craftsmanship, and continuous improvement
• Coordinate maintenance coverage across multiple shifts and operational departments

Machine Maintenance Operations

• Lead all corrective, preventive, and predictive maintenance activities to ensure the safe, reliable, and efficient operation of manufacturing equipment
• Establish maintenance priorities based on production requirements, business risk, equipment criticality, and customer commitments
• Ensure rapid response, troubleshooting, and recovery from equipment failures to minimize operational downtime
• Develop, implement, and continuously improve preventive and predictive maintenance programs for CNC machining centers, fabrication and welding equipment, assembly equipment, material handling systems, cranes and hoists, air compressors, and robotics and automation systems
• Drive improvements in equipment reliability, availability, maintainability, and overall manufacturing performance
• Utilize SAP/CMMS systems to manage work orders, maintenance planning, asset records, and performance metrics

Facilities Management

• Lead the operation, maintenance, and continuous improvement of all facility infrastructure and building systems to support safe and uninterrupted manufacturing operations
• Oversee the maintenance and reliability of building structures, roof systems, loading docks, office space, manufacturing facilities, parking lots, and grounds
• Ensure effective operation and maintenance of electrical distribution systems, switchgear, transformers, compressed air systems, HVAC, industrial ventilation, plumbing, fire protection, and emergency power systems
• Develop and execute preventive maintenance programs for facility assets and infrastructure
• Coordinate and manage contractors, vendors, and service providers to ensure quality, safety, and cost-effective execution of services
• Lead facility emergency response and recovery efforts to minimize operational disruption

Reliability Engineering & Asset Management

• Develop and implement asset reliability strategies utilizing preventive, predictive, and condition-based maintenance methodologies
• Monitor and improve key performance metrics including equipment uptime, MTBF, MTTR, OEE, and downtime trends
• Lead root cause failure analyses and corrective action initiatives to improve long-term equipment reliability
• Establish lifecycle management plans for critical manufacturing and facility assets
• Optimize maintenance planning, scheduling, utilization, and resource allocation processes

Safety & Regulatory Compliance

• Ensure compliance with OSHA, environmental, and applicable regulatory requirements
• Promote a strong safety culture and support all environmental, health, and safety initiatives
• Maintain required inspections, certifications, permits, and compliance documentation
• Participate in incident investigations and implement corrective and preventive actions
• Partner with Safety to ensure compliance with Lockout/Tagout, machine guarding, crane and hoist inspections, pressure vessel requirements, and emergency preparedness programs

Capital Projects & Continuous Improvement

• Manage equipment installation, relocation, commissioning, and startup projects
• Support facility expansion, manufacturing layout optimization, and capacity growth initiatives
• Manage maintenance and facilities-related capital improvement projects from planning through implementation
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives focused on reliability, energy efficiency, maintenance effectiveness, and 5S methodology
• Identify opportunities to improve operational performance, reduce costs, and enhance facility and equipment reliability

Financial Management

• Control maintenance labor, contractor expenditures, and facility operating costs
• Manage spare parts inventory strategies to balance equipment readiness and inventory investment
• Evaluate repair-versus-replace decisions based on cost, risk, reliability, and business impact
• Support annual capital planning and long-range asset investment strategies

Cross-Functional Leadership

• Collaborate with Operations, Quality, Supply Chain, Engineering, and Safety teams to achieve business objectives
• Support ISO compliance initiatives and manufacturing excellence programs
• Coordinate facility and infrastructure requirements to support business growth, operational readiness, and customer commitments
• Ensure equipment, facilities, and utility systems support current production demands and future organizational growth

Qualifications

Required 

• 7-10 years of manufacturing maintenance experience 
• 5+ years of leadership experience 
• Experience leading maintenance teams in a manufacturing environment 
• Experience managing facility operations and contractors 

Preferred

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Industrial Technology, Facilities Management, or related field 

Technical Knowledge & Skills

• Strong knowledge of CNC machining centers, manufacturing equipment, and industrial maintenance practices
• Demonstrated expertise in hydraulics, pneumatics, industrial electrical systems, PLC controls, and automated manufacturing systems
• Working knowledge of facility systems, including HVAC, compressed air, electrical distribution, and building infrastructure
• Knowledge of preventive, predictive, and reliability-centered maintenance principles
• Experience utilizing computerized maintenance management systems (CMMS) and SAP for maintenance planning, asset management, work order administration, and performance tracking
• Ability to interpret technical drawings, schematics, equipment manuals, and electrical diagrams

Soft Skills

• General social skills, capacity for teamwork, customer orientation, learning aptitude, problem-solving competence, general project management, change management, time- and self-management, communication skills, and negotiation skills
• Effective organizational and planning skills with the demonstrated ability to multitask and lead cross functional teams
• Strong leadership and interpersonal skills to motivate and drive team members to ensure that the departments perform to the highest level possible while following procedures, policies, and specifications established by company guidelines
• Effective communication of ideas and messages to individuals at all levels in the organization ranging from shop floor personnel to Senior Management
• Strong integrity and attention to detail

Krones, Inc. offers an outstanding opportunity to be involved with and challenged by leading-edge technologies, further career opportunities to learn and develop skills, a flexible work schedule and a competitive salary and benefits program. Our Krones Benefits program includes a generous health/dental/vision package, and 401(k) program in addition to other benefits. Please submit your resume.

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