Manager, Facilities

Apogee Architectural Metals, a segment of Apogee Enterprises, Inc. (NASDAQ: APOG), provides distinctive metal and glass solutions for commercial buildings, including aluminum windows, curtainwall, storefront, and entrance systems. With integrated capabilities in design, engineering, extrusion, finishing, fabrication, and assembly, we serve a wide range of construction projects across the U.S. and Canada. Our market-leading brands—Alumicor, EFCO, Linetec, and Tubelite—are known for dependable service, robust engineering, and industry-leading quality.

About the Role

Manage activities of maintenance and die shop associates engaged in repair, maintenance, and installation of machines, tools, and equipment, as well as maintenance of buildings, grounds, and facilities. This role includes direct and indirect supervision of associates across multiple shifts.

Responsibilities

• Oversee associates within the maintenance, plant engineering, and die shop team, including indirect supervision across multiple shifts.
• Lead standardization of maintenance practices, including preventive maintenance programs, spare parts inventory management, and CMMS use.
• Manage the annual facility spend budget and identify cost reduction opportunities.
• Oversee facility and equipment capital investment projects from identification through completion.
• Ensure compliance with OSHA, DNR, state, federal, company, and departmental policies.
• Prepare and monitor department budgets for maintenance and facilities.
• Oversee training and onboarding of departmental associates to improve performance and align with company policies.
• Conduct monthly department safety meetings and ensure adherence to safety training.
• Develop, train, and enforce departmental SOPs and work instructions.
• Lead technical training initiatives and apprenticeships to build a professionalized maintenance workforce.
• Adhere to established EHS policies and procedures to ensure a safe work environment.
• Develop, implement, and monitor predictive and preventive maintenance systems to maximize equipment uptime and performance.
• Collaborate with operations and engineering teams to resolve facility and equipment issues.
• Review production and maintenance reports to plan and schedule maintenance activities.
• Support long-term facilities planning, including energy management, lifecycle planning, and capital improvement initiatives.
• Monitor and maintain all facilities, utilities, and related equipment (e.g., HVAC, compressed air, gas, electricity).
• Coordinate janitorial, snow removal, and grounds maintenance, including contracted services.
• Evaluate, develop, and manage service contracts for supplemental maintenance and facility resources.
• Oversee capital projects, including purchasing of vehicles, buildings, improvements, and equipment.
• Plan, budget, and schedule facilities modifications, including cost estimates, bids, and contractor management.
• Inspect construction and installation progress to ensure conformance to specifications.
• Oversee purchasing and inventory systems for maintenance supplies, repair parts, and equipment.
• Ensure safe execution of equipment moves using appropriate rigging and practices.

Requirements

• Associate degree in a technical field; bachelor’s degree in engineering or related field preferred.
• 7+ years of experience in facilities and equipment maintenance.

Skills

• Electrical and mechanical aptitude.
• Strong interpersonal, team-building, problem-solving, and conflict resolution skills.
• Knowledge of Total Productive Maintenance and Lean Management Systems.
• Experience with hydraulics, electronics, PLC programming, electrical systems, plumbing, and metal fabrication.

Work Environment

• Frequent exposure to a manufacturing environment, including potential confined spaces.
• Extended periods of office work, computer use, and team meetings.
• Ability to work in both office and manufacturing settings.
• Physical requirement: Lift up to 50 lbs.

Benefits

• Competitive benefits package for employees and dependents (medical, dental, vision, life, disability).
• Incentive plans, including 401(k) with employer contribution and match.
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan with employer match.
• Paid time off (vacation and sick time) and paid holidays.
• Tuition reimbursement program.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and wellness program.
• Training and career progression opportunities.