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MANUFACTURING FACILITY MAINTENANCE MANAGER
Smith & Loveless Inc.
Designs and manufactures innovative water and wastewater treatment solutions.
Lead the site maintenance team in a manufacturing environment, managing equipment, facilities infrastructure, and process modifications.
16d ago
Junior (1-3 years), Intermediate (4-7 years)
Full Time
Lenexa, KS
Onsite
Company Size
350 Employees
Service Specialisms
Water & Wastewater Pumping
Headworks
Packaged Wastewater Treatment
Membrane Bioreactor
Grit Removal Systems
Sector Specialisms
Water
Wastewater
Energy
Oil/Gas
Ethanol
Power Generation
Chemical
Petrochemical
Role
What you would be doing
process improvement
process design
contract management
preventative maintenance
facility management
project management
Evaluation of process capability; root cause analysis of defective product; support of cross-functional continuous improvement teams; implementation of process changes; training; process characterization through statistical methods.
Process and system design/modification responsibilities to assure they are efficient and cost-effective and safe operations are utilized and maintained in the facility.
Negotiating and monitoring contracts for maintenance, security, landscaping, and other services.
Maintain a Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM) schedule, ensure full preventative maintenance is carried out, plan in missed maintenance activities and lead the team to deliver effectively.
Managing the Company's hazardous waste control, preventive maintenance, and company vehicle programs.
Keep work area neat and clean.
Coordinating safety and loss prevention functions with the management team.
Use hands to finger, hand or feel objects, tools or controls.
Communicating, managing and budgeting projects.
Supervising and directing repairs, preventive and maintenance activities for production equipment including welders, forklifts, industrial painting equipment, and metal fabrication equipment.
Supervising and directing building and property maintenance including, electrical, plumbing, HVAC, fire detection, security, drainage, janitorial, grounds and waste removal.
What you bring
project management
technical knowledge
bs degree
supervisory experience
communication
capital projects
Ability to manage multiple projects is required.
Specific vision abilities required by the role include the ability to distinguish the nature of objects by using the eye.
Required to sit, stand and walk.
Development, justification, and cost-effective implementation of capital projects.
Demonstrated project management skills.
Required to talk and hear consistently.
Ability to ascend and descend two (2) flights of stairs.
Demonstrated ability to communicate and work with people at all levels.
Frequent stooping, bending, pulling and pushing.
Excellent verbal, math and written communication skills relating to technical information.
Minimum BS Degree in an Industrial Engineering or related discipline or equivalent experience.
2 to 5 years supervisory experience in a manufacturing environment is preferred.
Ability to work non-traditional hours, including evenings and weekends as necessary.
Ability to occasionally lift, carry and/or drag up to twenty-five (25) pounds if necessary.
Strong technical knowledge of electrical, HVAC and mechanical repair.
Fun events like food trucks and coffee/ice‑cream treat days
Family‑owned, employee‑valued culture emphasizing training, mentorship and community engagement
Growing teams with technical career path opportunities
Environment + Sustainability
Millions Annually
Environmental Impact
Reduction in power costs and carbon emissions achieved through energy-efficient motor pumps.
25‑Year Life Cycle
Sustainability Efficiency
Pump stations designed for longevity, minimizing waste and maintenance impact over decades.
Over 30 Years
Experience in Wastewater
Longstanding expertise in wastewater reuse systems, including California Title 22 solutions.
Fine‑bubble aeration systems offering power and cost savings over traditional aeration
100% U.S.-manufactured systems with domestic steel, castings, motors, and control panels
Green‑Green™ biofilm technology alliance replacing petrochemical carriers in treatment
Introduced solar‑power backup options on pump stations, eligible for renewable energy credits
Inclusion & Diversity
3.9/5 Rating
Employee Satisfaction Score
According to Glassdoor, the company has an average employee satisfaction rating of 3.9 out of 5.
75% New Hires
Engineering Team Growth
One engineering department reported that 75% of its team members were hired within the last year.
Equal Employment Opportunity employer offering equal opportunity regardless of gender, among other protected traits
Encouragement and recruitment of military veterans into the workforce
Glassdoor data: positive comments about team environment; some concerns about pay and flexibility
Glassdoor: some reviews highlight disconnects between departments and limited trust initially, though associates are described as “great and fun to work with.”
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