Facilities Maintenance Manager

Facilities, Maintenance & Continuous Improvement Manager

About This Role…

The Facilities, Maintenance & Continuous Improvement Manager is responsible for ensuring the safe, reliable, and efficient operation of Prospiant's facilities, equipment, and infrastructure. This role leads maintenance operations, preventive and predictive maintenance programs, and continuous improvement initiatives that enhance equipment reliability, productivity, and workplace safety. By partnering closely with production, quality, and EHS teams, this leader drives operational excellence through Lean principles, data-driven decision making, and sustainable process improvements. The role plays a critical part in minimizing downtime, optimizing resources, and supporting Gibraltar's commitment to continuous improvement and business performance.

What Youll Do

• Lead maintenance functions across facilities, equipment, and infrastructure to maximize uptime, reliability, and operational efficiency.
• Develop and optimize preventive and predictive maintenance programs that improve equipment performance and Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE).
• Manage maintenance personnel, contractors, and service providers, including workforce planning, training, performance management, and development.
• Oversee maintenance systems, work orders, spare parts inventory, procurement activities, and outsourced maintenance services.
• Collaborate with production and cross-functional teams to prioritize maintenance activities and minimize disruptions to operations.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives using Lean, Kaizen, 80/20 principles, value stream mapping, 5S, and process standardization methodologies.
• Analyze maintenance and operational KPIs to identify opportunities to improve equipment reliability, productivity, inventory management, and process efficiency.
• Ensure compliance with environmental, health, safety, and regulatory requirements while fostering a culture of accountability, safety, and operational excellence.

What Success Looks Like

In your first year, you will:

• Improve equipment uptime and reliability through enhanced preventive and predictive maintenance practices.
• Establish strong partnerships with operations, quality, and EHS teams to support business objectives.
• Implement sustainable continuous improvement initiatives that enhance safety, quality, productivity, and cost performance.
• Improve maintenance planning, work order management, and spare parts inventory effectiveness.
• Advance 5S, workplace organization, and visual management practices throughout the facility.
• Develop and mentor maintenance team members while strengthening technical capabilities and accountability.
• Utilize KPI reporting and root cause analysis to drive measurable operational improvements.
• Support capital improvement projects and facility investments that improve long-term operational performance.

What Youll Bring

Must-Haves

• Associates degree in Engineering, Operations Management, Manufacturing Technology, or a related technical discipline, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 5+ years of experience in facility, equipment, or industrial maintenance within a manufacturing environment.
• 2+ years of leadership or managerial experience.
• 2+ years of continuous improvement experience utilizing Lean manufacturing principles.
• Working knowledge of electrical controls, industrial equipment, hydraulic systems, and pneumatic systems.
• Experience with maintenance management software (CMMS), work order systems, and Microsoft Office applications.
• Demonstrated ability to perform root cause analysis, implement corrective actions, and improve equipment reliability.
• Strong leadership, communication, project management, and problem-solving skills.

Nice-to-Haves

• Bachelors degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, Operations Management, or a related field.
• Lean Six Sigma Green Belt certification.
• Experience with MaintainX or similar CMMS platforms.
• Experience leading Kaizen events, value stream mapping initiatives, and 5S programs.
• Background in capital project planning, facility upgrades, and equipment replacement strategies.
• Manufacturing experience in fabrication, assembly, industrial equipment, greenhouse manufacturing, or related industries.

Location, Travel and Compensation

• On-site role
• Ability to travel up to 25%

Who We Are

Prospiant, a Gibraltar company, is the leading U.S.-based provider of turnkey controlled environment agriculture (CEA) solutions. We design, manufacture, and install custom greenhouse systems and AgTech solutions that help growers, researchers, educators, and retailers produce fruits, vegetables, flowers, and plants more efficiently and sustainably. Backed by the financial strength and long-term stability of Gibraltar Industries, Prospiant combines more than 150 years of collective expertise to deliver innovative solutions that support a more prosperous and sustainable world.

Gibraltar is a leading manufacturer of products and services for the residential, agtech, and infrastructure markets. Driven by our purpose to build solutions that make life better, for people and the planet, we empower our teams to make a meaningful impact through innovation, continuous improvement, and operational excellence. Guided by our values of Make It Better, Make It Right, Make It Together, and Make An Impact, we are committed to creating lasting value for our customers, employees, and communities.

Equal Opportunity Statement

Gibraltar is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and gives all applicants for employment equal consideration regardless of race, color, sex, religion, national origin, arrest record, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, transgender status, genetic information, marital status, citizenship status, veteran status, pregnancy, or any other status protected by federal, state or local law. Upon request and consistent with applicable laws, Gibraltar will provide reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities who need an accommodation to fully participate in the application process or perform the essential functions of the position.