Facility Maintenance & Environmental, Health & Safety (EHS) Manager

About the Company

Fort Walton Machining, Inc. was formed in 1987 as a specialized custom manufacturing operation to service Eglin Air Force Base and its prime contractors. Starting with two employees, the company focused on delivering highly technical, precision machining with zero defects, on-time delivery, and complete customer satisfaction. This commitment earned the company a reputation for excellence, including "Dock to Stock" certification as early as 1991. Certified to AS9100 Quality Standards and military standards like MIL-I-45208A, Fort Walton Machining played a key role in the Air Force AMRAAM project from 1991 to 1993.

The company expanded into commercial markets in 1995 through a business alliance with a major medical corporation, leading to international opportunities in the British Isles and Japan. Today, Fort Walton Machining is an international service provider supporting customers worldwide.

About the Role

The Facility Maintenance & EHS Manager plans and supervises maintenance services for facilities, equipment, and mechanical systems while developing and implementing all environmental, health, and safety (EHS) programs.

Responsibilities

• Supervise, mentor, and train Maintenance and EHS personnel.
• Recruit, coordinate, and oversee outside contractors and subcontractors to ensure work is completed safely, on schedule, and to company standards.
• Maintain accurate records of equipment, machinery, facility repairs, maintenance activities, and related expenses.
• Minimize equipment and machinery downtime through effective maintenance planning and timely repairs to support production and customer requirements.
• Serve as project manager for capital improvement projects, including planning, budgeting, scheduling, milestone tracking, and completion.
• Develop, implement, and maintain a comprehensive preventive maintenance program for facilities, equipment, and machinery.
• Conduct follow-up inspections to verify the quality, completeness, and effectiveness of maintenance and repair work.
• Oversee maintenance and repair of building systems, including mechanical, electrical, HVAC, plumbing, security systems, machinery, and company buildings and grounds.
• Ensure compliance with OSHA regulations and company EHS policies and procedures.
• Maintain compliance with federal, state, and local EHS regulations by developing, updating, and implementing policies, procedures, and training programs.
• Monitor compliance and provide follow-up training as needed.
• Prepare and submit EHS reports required by regulatory agencies.
• Prepare and submit purchasing requests for approval and ensure proper receipt, documentation, and inventory tracking of purchased items.
• Collaborate with department managers to prioritize maintenance activities and support operational objectives.
• Respond promptly to facility emergencies and coordinate corrective actions to minimize disruptions.
• Promote continuous improvement initiatives to enhance facility reliability, operational efficiency, workplace safety, and cost-effectiveness.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED required; additional technical or trade education preferred.
• Minimum of five (5) years of EHS experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Previous maintenance leadership and/or facilities management experience in manufacturing.
• Working knowledge of equipment, machinery, building systems, and facility maintenance practices.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, technical drawings, and equipment specifications.
• Self-motivated with a positive attitude, strong initiative, and commitment to continuous improvement.
• Excellent organizational, planning, and problem-solving skills with the ability to prioritize multiple tasks.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy in completing work assignments.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills for all organizational levels.
• Customer-focused with the ability to build positive working relationships and collaborate in a team environment.
• Demonstrated leadership skills, including coaching, mentoring, delegation, conflict resolution, and performance management.
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to actively listen, motivate employees, and foster a positive work environment.
• Proven ability to manage multiple facilities, priorities, and projects simultaneously while meeting deadlines.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint), email, and other business software applications.

Physical Demands

The role is active and regularly requires standing, walking, bending, kneeling, crouching, crawling, climbing, and reaching. The employee must occasionally lift, carry, push, or pull up to 50 pounds for maintenance, repair, and inspection activities.

Specific visual abilities include close and distance vision for inspecting buildings, machinery, and mechanical systems; reading blueprints, reports, gauges, labels, and computer screens; identifying safety hazards; and distinguishing colors for equipment indicators, wiring, and safety signage.