McWane Ductile Ohio - Facilities Manager

McWane Ductile – Ohio is a world class manufacturer of ductile iron pipe and poles, in a heavy industrial setting. We have been in operation since 1926 and are located in Coshocton, Ohio

Work Environment: The work environment characteristics described are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts and high, precarious places. The employee is frequently exposed to fumes or airborne particles, outside weather conditions and extreme heat or cold. The employee is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, toxic or caustic chemicals and vibration. The noise level in the work environment is usually very loud.

Summary: The Facilities Manager is responsible for overseeing the daily operations, maintenance, and safety of McWane Ductile Ohio infrastructure and support systems for multiple business units to ensure they function efficiently and meet regulatory standards. Key responsibilities of the position include the management of building and ground infrastructure, coordination of repairs to supporting equipment, resource optimization, and implementation of safety and compliance programs. The Facilities Manager plays a crucial role in ensuring operational continuity, minimizing risks, and enhancing workplace efficiency. Your work will ensure the optimal performance of our systems and infrastructure while adhering to our McWane Way principles: Leadership, Accountability, Excellence, Trust, Teamwork, Communication, Environment, and Safety.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include those listed below. Other duties and tasks as assigned. This position is a full-time (minimum 40 hours per week) on-site position.

Facility Operations Management: Oversee the maintenance, repair, and efficient operation of all facility systems (HVAC, electrical, plumbing, etc.). Develop and implement facility management policies and procedures. Ensure compliance with industry regulations, health & safety standards, and environmental guidelines.

Maintenance and Equipment Oversight: Supervise maintenance teams and contractors for equipment and infrastructure repairs. Schedule and oversee preventive maintenance to avoid downtime. Evaluate and improve energy efficiency measures.

Health, Safety, and Compliance: Ensure compliance with OSHA, EPA, State, Local, and other regulatory standards. Implement workplace safety programs and conduct routine inspections. Investigate and address safety incidents or facility-related hazards.

Asset and Inventory Management: Oversee spare parts, manuals, maintenance supplies, and equipment inventory. Utilize a Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS) to track work orders, inventory, and maintenance history. Manage all plant assets within the CMMS and ERP system.

Budgeting and Cost Control: Develop and manage facility budgets, controlling costs for maintenance and operations. Negotiate contracts with vendors for facility-related services. Optimize resource utilization to improve operational efficiency.

Personnel Management: Lead and train facility staff, ensuring performance aligns with company goals. Assign tasks and monitor work to ensure timely and effective completion. Foster a culture of safety and continuous improvement among employees.

Emergency Preparedness & Response: Develop and implement emergency response plans. Coordinate disaster recovery procedures to minimize operational disruptions. Ensure proper functioning of fire protection, alarm systems and security systems. Develop and implement emergency response and disaster recovery plans. Ensure proper functioning of alarm systems, surveillance, and access controls. Respond promptly to facility-related emergencies and implement corrective actions.

Energy and Sustainability Initiatives: Lead the integration of sustainability initiatives and the management of energy consumption, natural gas usage, and city water usage.

Project Management: Oversee facility expansion and improvement projects, ensuring that they are completed on time, within scope, and within budget.

Plumbing and Electrical Systems: Ensure the proper operation and maintenance of all plumbing and electrical systems. Respond promptly to issues, maintaining a facility that is safe, functional, and efficient. Manage preventative maintenance, predictive maintenance, and compliance related work to ensure proper operation of all systems.

General Facility Maintenance: Oversee the maintenance and repair of all areas within the facility, including manufacturing floors, breakrooms, restrooms, parking lots, and common areas, reinforcing our commitment to maintaining a safe and well-kept environment for associates and customers. Manage weather preparation activities, such as snow and ice removal, leaf cleanup, and general grounds maintenance.

Space Planning & Utilization: Optimize facility space to support operational efficiency. Plan and oversee facility renovations, upgrades, and relocations. Ensure workspace organization aligns with business objectives and employee needs. Manage land acquisition contracts, facilities expansion projects, and facilities and ground development projects.

Supervisory Responsibilities: The position requires direct supervision of maintenance, engineering, and contract resources as well as indirect and direct reports. Manage facility staff, coordinate maintenance schedules, and optimize resource utilization to provide a safe, secure, and productive environment.

Qualifications: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative, but not all inclusive, of the knowledge, skill and or ability required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education and/or Experience: Bachelor’s degree in Facility Management, Engineering, or a related field required plus 7 years in Operations or Engineering in an Industrial manufacturing environment. Proven experience in a supervisory or management role, demonstrating leadership and team development aligned with McWane Way principles.

McWane, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. Employment is made available to all persons without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, and marital status, disability that does not prohibit performance of essential job functions with reasonable accommodation, Vietnam Era or veteran status. This policy applies to hiring, placement, recruitment, rates of pay or other forms of compensation, benefits, promotions, transfers, layoffs, recalls, Company-sponsored training, terminations, and other employment-related activities.

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
McWane is a Federal VEVRAA contractor, and an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to providing equal employment opportunity in all employment practices. McWane will not discriminate against any applicant for employment because of their race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, disability, veteran or service member status, marital status, citizenship status (In IL - sex, including same sex, ancestry, order of protection status, physical or mental disability, military status, pregnancy, unfavorable discharge status, genetic information), (In IA - gender identity), (In CA- gender identity or expression, and genetic information) or any other category protected by federal, state or local law.