Summary of Role:

The Facilities Maintenance Manager is a hands-on leadership role responsible for ensuring the safety, efficiency, and compliance of all building systems and infrastructure across multiple Pittsburgh facilities. Success in this role involves minimizing downtime, proactively identifying facility-related issues, and leading both internal teams and external contractors to maintain a clean, compliant, and well-functioning facility. This position blends strategic oversight with hands-on troubleshooting, making it ideal for someone who enjoys both managing people and working with tools.

Key Responsibilities:

• Oversee preventive and corrective maintenance of HVAC, compressed air systems, plumbing, chillers, and other industrial components.
• Plan, schedule, and execute facility maintenance activities across multiple Pittsburgh locations.
• Conduct daily walkthroughs to identify and resolve facility concerns.
• Ensure all GMP and Quality issues are documented and addressed promptly.
• Respond and escalate safety issues appropriately and in a timely manner.
• Supervise maintenance and repair of roofing and flooring systems (e.g., concrete, tile, epoxy, carpet).
• Coordinate plumbing system repairs and upgrades to avoid service disruptions.
• Maintain detailed records through the CMMS (corrective work order system).
• Manage vendor relationships and coordinate with contractors on facility-related projects.
• Lead facility-related capital projects and develop/maintain a facility maintenance budget.
• Ensure compliance with all regulatory bodies, including OSHA, EPA, NFPA, and local building codes, as well as GMP, SQF, and BRC requirements.
• Support root cause analysis initiatives and drive implementation of agreed-upon corrective actions.
• Participate in Production Team meetings and Quality Action Register reviews to stay aligned with operational goals.
• Promote and enforce a strong safety culture throughout the maintenance team.
• Coordinate facility shutdowns and startups in collaboration with operations and leadership teams.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Strong mechanical knowledge of facility systems, including HVAC, compressed air, and chillers.
• Skilled in the use of CMMS software for scheduling, tracking, and documenting maintenance tasks.
• Strong leadership and communication skills with the ability to manage cross-functional relationships.
• Detail-oriented with excellent problem-solving and organizational abilities.
• Experience interpreting blueprints, technical manuals, and schematic diagrams.
• Familiarity with GMP standards and food manufacturing environments.
• Ability to prioritize tasks and manage multiple sites simultaneously.
• Comfortable working in industrial environments including rooftops, mechanical rooms, and confined spaces.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Facilities Management, Mechanical Engineering, or related field preferred; equivalent experience will be considered.
• 5+ years of facilities management experience in industrial, commercial, or manufacturing settings.
• Experience managing vendors, contractors, and capital budgets.
• Working knowledge of OSHA, EPA, and NFPA regulations.
• Project management experience is preferred.
• Physical ability to stand, walk, climb ladders, and lift up to 50 pounds.
• Willingness to work in varied physical environments and be on-call for emergencies as needed.

Tandem Foods is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation or preference, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.