Director of Maintenance, Facilities, and EHS
The Director of Maintenance, Facilities, and EHS is a key member of the division's senior leadership team. This role ensures safe, reliable, and compliant operation of all buildings, production equipment, utilities, and environmental systems. The division specializes in stretch forming, metal-to-metal bonding, chemical milling, phosphoric anodize, and CNC machining, and operates complex systems including chemical processing, wastewater treatment, autoclaves, and heavy-duty compressors. This position leads site-wide maintenance and EHS programs, ensuring compliance with OSHA, EPA, and all regulatory requirements, while building a strong safety culture and driving operational uptime, quality, and cost efficiency.
Leadership & Strategy
- Serve as primary site leader for maintenance, facilities, and EHS
- Develop and execute site strategies for asset reliability, facility integrity, and EHS performance
- Align maintenance and EHS initiatives with operational and business goals
- Promote a proactive safety-first culture throughout the site
Maintenance & Facilities
Manage preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance on production and facility systemsEnsure uptime of critical utilities (autoclaves, HVAC, compressors, process water, power distribution)Oversee operation and compliance of wastewater treatment, chemical processing, and hazardous waste systemsPlan and lead equipment and facility capital projects and upgradesEnvironmental, Health & Safety (EHS)
Lead all site EHS programs, policies, and proceduresEnsure compliance with OSHA, EPA, state, and local regulationsMaintain environmental permits and documentation (air, water, waste, SPCC, stormwater)Conduct safety audits, risk assessments, and job hazard analyses; drive corrective actionsOversee employee safety training, emergency drills, and certification complianceAct as primary contact for regulatory inspections and reportingPeople & Vendor Leadership
Lead and develop a team of maintenance technicians, facilities personnel, and EHS staffBuild a culture of safety, accountability, and continuous improvementManage third-party contractors and vendors, ensuring safe and compliant performanceNegotiate service agreements and manage contractor execution for maintenance and EHS projectsFinancial & Continuous Improvement
Develop and manage maintenance, facilities, and EHS budgetsMonitor spending, drive cost reduction, and justify capital expendituresUse CMMS and EHS systems data to improve equipment reliability, reduce downtime, and improve safety performanceCore Equipment Under Management :
The Maintenance Manager plays a critical role in maintaining and optimizing the facility's primary production assets, including :
Phosphoric Acid Anodizing (PAA) LineChemical Milling (Chem Mill) LineLarge Industrial AutoclavesStretch Press MachinesAdditional support equipment as requiredEducation and Experience
Bachelor's degree in engineering, Environmental Science, Occupational Safety, or related field (preferred)7+ years of progressive maintenance / facilities / EHS experience in aerospace or complex manufacturing, with 3+ years in a leadership roleExperience with environmental permitting, regulatory audits, and incident investigationsProven success leading safety and environmental cultural changeERP / MRP system experience preferredKnowledge, Skills and Other Abilities :
Strong leadership and supervisory skills with ability to shape safety cultureTechnical expertise in industrial maintenance, chemical processing, wastewater treatment, HVAC, and compressed air systemsStrong knowledge of OSHA, EPA, and state / local EHS regulationsFamiliarity with CNC machinery and aerospace manufacturing equipmentProficient in CMMS and EHS management systems, budgeting, and project managementExcellent communication, collaboration, and change management skillsPhysical Requirements
Frequent walking of production floor, climbing stairs, and occasional lifting up to 50 lbsAbility to respond to off-hours emergenciesKey Performance Indicators (KPIs)
Safety
TRIR and LTIRTimely completion of safety training and corrective actionsEnvironmental
Zero violations and 100% on-time environmental reportingReduction of hazardous waste and energy usageMaintenance
Planned maintenance completion rateMTBF / MTTR and unplanned downtime percentageMaintenance spend vs. budgetLeadership
Engagement scores, retention rates, and promotion of internal talent