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PPG · 17 hours ago

Aerospace Maintenance & Facilities Manager

PPG's Aerospace Business is seeking a Maintenance and Facilities Manager to oversee critical technical support departments in Huntsville, AL. The role involves managing maintenance and operations of site equipment and building infrastructure while ensuring compliance with aerospace industry standards and improving operational efficiency.

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Responsibilities

Oversee maintenance and facility operations across two sites, ensuring production and support equipment, as well as building systems (HVAC, electrical, plumbing), are maintained safely and effectively; responsible for contract and janitorial staff
Oversee repair, maintenance, and replacement of equipment, implementing process improvements to enhance safety, ergonomics, cost-efficiency and product quality; prioritize work requests effectively
Ensure compliance with aerospace industry standards, ITAR, EAR, and customer-specific regulatory requirements related to asset management
Implement strategies to improve maintenance and facilities capability and equipment uptime/MTBF (mean time between failures)
Partner with Environmental, Health and Safety to ensure compliance in all areas of responsibility and support site initiatives
Preventative, predictive, and corrective maintenance planning and execution for complex machinery and plant infrastructure
Work within the maintenance management systems (CMMS) to implement maintenance schedules and track work orders
Coordinate with vendors and contractors for equipment servicing, repairs, and upgrades
Lead root cause analysis and continuous improvement initiatives to enhance equipment uptime and reduce maintenance costs

Qualification

Aerospace manufacturing processesFacilities managementLeadership skillsMaintenance management systemsRegulatory complianceCoachingProblem resolutionMentoringCollaboration

Required

Only U.S. Citizens, Green Card holders, and political asylees or refugees are eligible to apply
Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or related required
10+ years of manufacturing experience with 5+ years leading collaborative, cross-functional teams
Proven leadership skills managing teams of engineers and professionals, fostering a culture of inclusion and trust
Experience managing maintenance programs for manufacturing facilities and equipment to ensure operational reliability and safety
Ability to develop, coach, and mentor less experienced staff, serving as a technical resource for complex problem resolution
Strong understanding of facility compliance requirements including safety codes, environmental regulations, and industry standards

Preferred

Master's degree in Engineering or Business
Certification in Facilities Management
Prior experience working with outside contractors and vendors
Familiarity with aerospace industry standards and regulations, including AS9100 quality standards and safety protocols

Company

PPG: WE PROTECT AND BEAUTIFY THE WORLD® At PPG (NYSE:PPG), we work every day to develop and deliver the paints, coatings and specialty materials that our customers have trusted for more than 140 years.

Funding

Current Stage
Late Stage

Leadership Team

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Tim Knavish
Chairman and CEO
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David Bem
CTO, VP Science and Technology
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