Manager, Facilities & Maintenance

FN America, LLC is a U.S. subsidiary of FN Herstal, S.A., a global leader in the development and manufacturing of high-quality, reliable firearms for military, law enforcement and commercial customers worldwide. Headquartered in McLean, Virginia with manufacturing operations in Columbia, South Carolina, FN America is passionately committed to providing its customers with a portfolio of FN-branded products, training and support services that enhance user performance and safeguard their lives. For more information, visit us at or follow us on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.

Position Summary

The Manager, Facilities and Maintenance plans, directs and coordinates construction, maintenance and repair of buildings and grounds. Provides both a proactive and reactive, multi-skilled maintenance service on all operational equipment and facilities infrastructure in the production facility. Increase the operational effectiveness, mean time between failure and downtime reduction, and manage and implement improvement plans, driving KPIs ensuring that EHS requirements are adhered to.

Job Duties

Maintenance Management

• Develop and oversee preventive maintenance programs for machinery, equipment, and facility systems (HVAC, boilers, electricity, water, sewer, gas, waste treatment, and cooling towers, etc.).
• Manage operational equipment maintenance efforts by utilizing KPI's, compile/analyze/report data, recognize/implement changes for improvement, related to equipment reliability.
• Troubleshoot, repair, and coordinate maintenance of production machinery to minimize downtime and maximize efficiency.

Facility Operations

• Support the planning, development, and coordination of remodeling and renovation projects and space allocation; coordinate and inspect the work of outside contractors involved with construction.
• Negotiate and manage construction, maintenance and repair of buildings, grounds, plant, and operational equipment projects and continuous improvement plans within budget and on schedule.
• Ensure the buildings and grounds are maintained, including security, janitorial services, and compliance with OSHA, EPA, and other regulatory standards.

Budgeting, Cost Control, and Operational Efficiency

• Manages budgets and ensures cost-effectiveness for fixed building asset investments.
• Develop and implement asset management improvement programs such as: identification of asset criticality, asset risk assessment, condition auditing, preventive and condition maintenance programs, predictive strategies, and refurbishment/obsolescence plans and ensure effectiveness with measurable success.
• Support strategies to increase energy efficiency and cost-effectiveness.
• Identify opportunities for process improvements in facility operations, and overall equipment effectiveness.
• Create and implement policies and procedures to improve operational performance of the production facility.
• Support the EH&S team to ensure compliance with site environmental, health, and safety standards.

Team Leadership

Lead maintenance technicians and facility staff, ensuring proper skill development, quality work performance, and adherence to safety protocols.

Experience Requirements

Five or more years of practical and supervisory experience in maintenance and/or construction/installation methodologies, planning and scheduling processes, financial reporting, monitoring systems is required. Previous Lean manufacturing experience preferred.

Educational Requirements

A Bachelor of Science degree in an engineering or related field is required.

In lieu of a bachelor's degree, ten years or more of practical experience in maintenance and/or construction/installation methodologies, planning and scheduling processes, financial reporting, monitoring systems with at least five years supervisory experience is required. Previous Lean manufacturing experience preferred.

Skills and Competencies

All FN America employees are expected to demonstrate accountability, collaboration, communication, customer focus, and innovation. Additional skills required include:

• Advanced technical knowledge of utility systems, HVAC, controls, electrical, hydraulics, boilers, compressors, and other plant equipment.
• Experience with CNC machining equipment (Vertical / Horizontal milling machines and lathes) and surface treatment equipment (chrome coating) desired.
• Knowledge of safety standards, OSHA & DHEC regulations, piping and electrical standards and other fundamental industrial and mechanical standards.
• Must have strong problem-solving skills and be able to communicate complex issues to management and peers clearly, concisely and accurately.
• Aptitude for determining root causes of failure and implementing corrective and preventive actions.
• Strong scheduling and project planning skills.
• Safety oriented: Keeps safety in mind always - looks out for the safety of employees and self.
• Ability to understand complex contractual issues as they relate to plant operations, maintenance and equipment.
• Ability to productively work independently and as an integral team member across the company, managing tasks in a short time frame.
• Ability to respond calmly and think clearly in emergency situations.
• Effective verbal and written skills to include the ability to prepare and present training, project information, and facility status.
• Strong computer skills to include spreadsheets, databases, word-processing and project software.
• Familiarity with ERP/MRP software.

Certifications/Licenses

OSHA HAZWOPR 40-hour certification desired.

Working Conditions

Typical office environment with some travel between buildings and to other locations required. May be exposed to loud noises, toxic chemicals, and dangerous machinery when on the plant floor.

All FN America employees have a responsibility to participate in the development of a safe and healthy workplace and to comply with instructions given for their own safety and health and that of others.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veteran/Disability

FN America, LLC is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with physical and mental disabilities.

If you need special assistance or an accommodation while seeking employment, please email HR@FNAmerica.com or call: 803-736-0522. We will make a determination on your request for reasonable accommodation on a case-by-case basis.