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At GE Appliances, a Haier company, we come together to make “good things, for life.” As the fastest-growing appliance company in the U.S., we’re powered by creators, thinkers and makers who believe that anything is possible and that there’s always a better way. We believe in the power of our people and in giving them the freedom to explore, discover and build good things, together.

The GE Appliances philosophy, backed by three simple commitments defines the way we work, invent, create, do business, and serve our communities: _we come together_ , _we always look for a better way_ , and _we create possibilities_ .

Interested in joining us on our journey?

The Director, Maintenance & Facilities, is responsible for the strategic leadership and overall performance of maintenance, facilities, and plant engineering for a high volume dishwasher manufacturing operation. This role ensures equipment reliability, and compliance with safety, environmental, and regulatory requirements, while supporting production goals for safety, quality, delivery, and cost. All maintenance teams and plant engineers report to this position.

Position

Director, Maintenance and Facilities

Location

USA, Louisville, KY

How You'll Create Possibilities

Key Responsibilities

Leadership & Strategy

+ Develop and execute the maintenance and facilities strategy aligned with plant and corporate objectives.

+ Lead, mentor, and develop maintenance and plant engineering teams, including succession planning and skills development.

+ Establish clear performance metrics (OEE, MTBF, MTTR, maintenance cost, energy usage, etc.) and drive continuous improvement.

+ Collaborate with Operations, Quality, EHS, and Supply Chain to support production targets and new product introductions.

+ Establish strong Union Relations with maintenance stewards and hourly personnel to ensure effective management of Collective Bargaining Agreement.

Maintenance Management

+ Own the preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance programs for all production equipment, utilities, and support systems.

+ Ensure high equipment reliability and up-time for assembly lines, support operations, test systems, building, vehicles, and other dishwasher manufacturing processes.

+ Oversee the implementation and optimization of the EAM system for work orders, planning, and spare parts.

+ Manage critical spare parts strategy and inventory to balance availability and cost.

+ Lead, guide and direct root cause analysis processes (A3) and corrective actions for major equipment failures and chronic issues.

Engineering & Capital Projects

+ Partner with Advanced Manufacturing Engineering (AME) for direct plant engineering activities, including process improvements, line modifications, and equipment installations.

+ Partner with Advanced Manufacturing Engineering (AME) on equipment specifications, design for manufacturability, and new product launches.

Safety, Environmental, and Regulatory Compliance

+ Ensure maintenance and facilities activities comply with all EHS policies, OSHA, and other regulatory requirements.

+ Support and enforce lockout/tagout, machine guarding, contractor control, and other critical safety programs.

+ Collaborate with EHS to manage environmental permits, waste handling, emissions, and sustainability initiatives.

+ Drive a strong safety culture within maintenance and engineering teams, including incident reporting, investigations, and corrective actions.

Financial & Administrative Management

+ Develop and manage annual budgets for maintenance and facilities.

+ Monitor and control maintenance and facilities spending, identifying cost‑reduction and efficiency opportunities.

+ Negotiate and manage contracts with external service providers, contractors, and key equipment/parts suppliers.

+ Maintain accurate documentation, records, and reporting for audits, compliance, and internal reviews.

What You'll Bring to Our Team

Required Qualifications

+ Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related technical field.

+ 10+ years of progressive experience in maintenance, facilities, or plant engineering in a manufacturing environment; appliance or high‑volume assembly experience strongly preferred.

+ 5+ years of leadership experience managing multi‑disciplinary teams (maintenance technicians, engineers, facilities staff).

+ Demonstrated experience with TPM, Lean Manufacturing, or similar continuous improvement methodologies.

+ Strong leadership, team‑building, and people‑development skills.

+ Deep knowledge of industrial maintenance practices, reliability engineering, and facilities management.

+ Proficiency with EAM systems and data‑driven decision making.

+ Solid understanding of electrical, mechanical, pneumatic, and hydraulic systems.

+ Familiarity with PLC programming, advanced automation (stationery and vehicle).

+ Excellent problem‑solving, root cause analysis, and project management skills.

+ Effective communication and cross‑functional collaboration abilities.

Preferred Qualifications

+ Master’s degree in engineering or related field.

+ Familiarity with FANUC/ABB robotics, Siemens/Allen Bradley controls, and cybersecurity frameworks.

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

+ Equipment uptime / OEE

+ MTBF / MTTR and unplanned downtime

+ Completion rate and effectiveness of PM/PdM activities

+ Safety performance (recordable incidents, near misses, compliance audit results)

+ Maintenance Labor costs (total headcount, overtime)

Our Culture

Our work is centered on our People and Culture as reflected in our Zero Distance philosophy and we recognize the importance of reaffirming our commitment to inclusion and diversity (I&D). This underscores our commitment to fostering an environment where every individual feels valued, connected, and empowered to contribute, while positioning our organization to adapt seamlessly to the evolving needs of our workforce and communities.

This reflects our dedication to creating solutions that: Empower colleagues by fostering an environment where all voices are heard, valued, and encouraged to contribute. Strengthen communities where we live and work. Reinforce a culture of belonging, purpose, and engagement. Reflect the diversity of the communities we serve through our workforce, products, and practices.

By further embedding Zero Distance into our People and Culture framework, we will continue to build a deeply connected organization. We are cultivating a culture of engagement, belonging, and connection, because while attracting new talent remains a priority, retention is a cornerstone of our strategy.

GE Appliances is a trust-based organization. It is important we offer our employees the flexibility they need to do their best work while balancing the needs of the business and individuals. When you join GE Appliances, you will have the opportunity to work with your leader to create a flexible work arrangement that balances the needs of the individual, team, and organization.

GE Appliances is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.

GE Appliances participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S

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