Facility Maintenance Manager
12 days ago
Grand Prairie
Location:Grand PrairieTX Company:Qual Pac Customer Site:Frito-Lay (Dedicated Facility) Facility Size:250000 sq ft Operation:3 shifts 6 days/week 3 automated lines 4 manual lines Qual Pac is seeking a highly capable and people-focused Facility Maintenance Manager to lead all maintenance operations at our dedicated Frito-Lay contract packaging facility in Grand PrairieTX. This role is responsible for both: • Facility Maintenance & Infrastructure This is a hands-on leadership role requiring strong technical expertise structured maintenance systems management (WMS/PMMS) and excellent team development capabilities. • Lead coach and develop a team of 6 maintenance technicians., • Establish clear performance expectations and accountability standards., • Build technical capability through structured training and cross-training., • Create a culture of safety ownership and urgency around equipment reliability., • Support 3-shift coverage planning and escalation protocols., • Case erectors, • Robotic picking systems, • Case packers, • Case sealers, • Robotic palletizers, • Printers and label systems, • Scales, • Date coders, • Developing and executing Preventive Maintenance (PM) programs, • Driving predictive maintenance initiatives, • Root cause analysis (RCA) for recurring failures, • Reducing unplanned downtime, • Managing spare parts strategy, • Supporting line changeovers and automation optimization, • Serve as primary technical escalation point for complex mechanical electrical PLC and robotic system failures., • Dock doors & levelers, • Overhead fans, • Bathrooms & break rooms, • Ice machines, • Safety systems, • General building upkeep, • AIB readiness & sanitation compliance, • Audit-ready at all times, • Compliant with AIB and food safety standards, • OSHA and safety regulation compliant, • Champion equipment safety protocols and LOTO procedures., • Ensure all automated systems meet safety standards., • Maintain documentation and compliance records., • Partner with Safety and Operations teams to eliminate hazards., • Conduct safety audits and corrective actions., • Ensure full utilization of WMS/PMMS system for:, • Work Orders (WOs), • Preventive Maintenance (PMs), • Parts inventory control, • Asset tracking, • Drive data accuracy and technician adoption., • Develop KPI dashboards around:, • Uptime, • MTBF / MTTR, • PM compliance, • Parts spend, • Use system data to improve reliability and cost control., • Maintain strong professional working relationship with customer leadership., • Respond to facility and equipment needs with urgency., • Support customer automation initiatives and expansion efforts., • Participate in site reviews and performance discussions., • Equipment uptime and OEE improvement, • PM completion rate (>95%), • Reduction in reactive work orders, • Safety incident reduction, • AIB audit performance, • Maintenance cost control, • Team retention and engagement, • 5 years of maintenance leadership experience in manufacturing or packaging., • Experience managing automated packaging lines and robotics., • Strong mechanical electrical pneumatic and PLC troubleshooting skills., • Proven experience implementing or managing a CMMS/PMMS system., • Demonstrated ability to lead and develop maintenance technicians., • Deep knowledge of equipment safety standards and LOTO compliance., • Experience in food or consumer packaged goods (CPG) environment preferred., • Strong organizational and communication skills., • Experience in contract packaging or high-volume distribution environments., • Lean manufacturing or reliability certification (CMRP preferred)., • Experience supporting multi-shift operations., • Astrong people leader not just a technical expert., • Structured and systems-driven., • Calm under pressure., • Proactive rather than reactive., • Customer-focused., • Comfortable in a fast-paced automated environment., • Committed to safety and accountability., • Set daily maintenance priorities aligned with production demands and make real-time decisions balancing reactive and preventive work., • Own maintenance-driven downtime performance., • Partner with Operations to driveOEE improvements., • Identify systemic reliability risks and implement long-term corrective strategies. Required Experience: Manager Key Skills Customer Service,Facility,Hand Tools,Equipment Maintenance,HVAC,CMMS,OSHA,Electrical Systems,Safety Procedures,Chillers,Mechanical Equipment,Boilers,Maintenance Tasks,Snow Removal,Air Compressors Employment Type : Full-Time Experience: years Vacancy: 1