Facilities & Maintenance Manager

About The Company

Nazdar is actively seeking to fill an open position for a Facilities & Maintenance Manager. Nazdar has been in business for over 100 years and is one of the leading ink manufacturers for screen and wide-format inkjet printing. Nazdar manufactures the most comprehensive selection of UV, water-based, and solvent-based screen printing inks, flexographic inks, and wide-format digital inks obtainable from a single source. Nazdar inks are primarily used by printers in the Point of Purchase (POP), Banner, Container, Industrial, Metal, Nameplate- Membrane Switch, Roll Label, Sign, and Textile decorating markets.

The Facilities & Maintenance Manager is responsible for keeping our manufacturing equipment, building, and grounds safe, reliable, and well maintained. This position oversees day-to-day maintenance and repairs throughout the facility, including production, warehouse, laboratory, office, building systems, and exterior areas. The role also coordinates preventive maintenance, contractors, equipment installations, remodeling, and facility improvement projects.

KEY AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY:
• Equipment maintenance and repair
• Building and grounds maintenance
• Maintenance planning and work orders
• Contractors and vendors
• Facility projects and improvements
• Maintenance team supervision
• Maintenance and capital budgets

1. Equipment Maintenance & Repair
• Develop and maintain preventive maintenance schedules for production equipment and building systems to help prevent breakdowns and extend equipment life
• Own maintenance and repair of the full site, including manufacturing, warehouse, laboratory, corporate office, common areas, exterior building components, parking areas, and grounds.

2. Maintenance Operations & Contractors
• Administer the computerized maintenance management system (CMMS), work requests, preventive maintenance schedules, assist with asset records, maintenance history, and completion documentation.
• Prioritize maintenance requests and repairs based on safety, urgency, production needs, and available resources.
• Select and manage qualified contractors and service providers; coordinate access, safe-work expectations, performance, and invoice review.
• Review drawings, layouts, specifications, and technical requirements; coordinate with contractors on required permits, inspections, and closeout documentation.
• Manage tools, critical spare parts, supplies, service agreements, and maintenance inventory to support timely response and cost control.
• Coordinate repairs and facility projects, including obtaining quotes, scheduling contractors, planning shutdowns, and monitoring cost and quality.

3. Safety, Budget & Team Supervision
• Ensure maintenance work is performed in accordance with company policies, applicable safety requirements, permits, lockout/tagout and other safe-work practices.
• Identify and provide input on capital expenditure needs and recommend priorities based on equipment condition, risk, reliability, and business needs.
• Supervise and schedule maintenance employees, provide direction and training, and make sure work is completed safely and effectively.
• Provide or coordinate emergency and after-hours response for critical equipment or facility issues, as business needs require.

KEY EXPECTATIONS

• Maintain production equipment and facility systems in safe, reliable working condition.
• Complete preventive maintenance and work orders consistently and maintain accurate records.
• Respond promptly to equipment breakdowns and facility issues.
• Identify recurring equipment problems and work toward practical, long-term solutions.
• Coordinate contractors and projects safely and within approved budgets.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and well-functioning facility.
• Provide clear direction and support to maintenance employees

Qualifications

REQUIRED
• High school diploma or equivalent plus substantial progressive experience in industrial maintenance, facilities maintenance, engineering, skilled trades, or a related field.
• Experience leading maintenance employees and coordinating contractors in an operating manufacturing, industrial, or similarly complex facility.
• Broad working knowledge of mechanical systems, electrical systems, HVAC, plumbing, building systems, preventive maintenance, troubleshooting, and safe work practices.

PREFERRED
• Associate or bachelor’s degree in engineering, industrial maintenance, facilities management, construction management, or a related field; relevant apprenticeship or equivalent technical training is also valued.
• Experience supporting both manufacturing operations and corporate office facilities.