Facilities & Maintenance Manager
ResMed · Lithia Springs, GA
- Level
- Manager
- Team
- Reliability
- Degree
- Required (or equivalent experience)
- Experience asked
- 8+ years
- Industry
- Medical devices
- Posted
- 30+ days ago
The role in 30 seconds
A management reliability role at ResMed (medical devices) in Lithia Springs, GA. Be on-call 24/7 to respond to critical facility or equipment issues.
- They ask for
- 8+ years · degree required (or equivalent experience)
- Tools it names
- PLC, Robotics, Automation, Casting
- Day to day
- some off-shift / weekend coverage
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How this role compares
Against 10 other live reliability postings in Georgia.
- Experience asked
- More than usual (8+ vs 5+)
Similar roles usually ask 5+ years.
Skills these teams ask for most
- Team leadership 55%
- Root cause 36%
- ✓ PLC 36%
- ✓ Automation 27%
✓ = this posting asks for it too. % = share of similar postings that mention it.
Stands out: this posting asks for Casting, which few similar roles mention. If you have it, lead with it.
At a glance
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How to get in at this plant
Five moves over a week or two. The first one takes ten minutes.
- 1
Pick 2–3 people on the Reliability team at ResMed
Engineers who joined in the last year or two reply the most. Use the team search on this page to find them.
- 2
Send a short, curious note
One real question about their work. No favors yet. Each person gets a different note, written for this role.
- 3
Turn a reply into a short call
Questions worth asking about this team:
- What does a normal week look like on your team?
- How does off-shift and weekend coverage work?
- How did you land the job? What stood out in your interviews?
- 4
Apply with someone vouching for you
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Bring proof to the interview
One page of before-and-after numbers from projects you led: scrap, OEE, cycle time, cost. Plant managers hire on results.
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Responsibilities
include budgeting, forecasting, vendor management, and compliance while driving innovation in facility operations. The role requires a strategic mindset with hands-on technical knowledge and a collaborative, service-oriented approach.
What You'll Do
- ◆Transform and lead a word class fulfilment center for Resmed
- ◆Oversee and direct personnel and contractors in Material Handling Equipment (MHE) installation/repair and all building services (HVAC, electrical, plumbing, security, pest control, janitorial, etc.).
- ◆Ensure optimal performance of automation technologies, including high density goods to person system, PLC/SCADA systems, and other warehouse control/management systems.
- ◆Build, coach, and lead a high-performing facilities and maintenance team.
- ◆Establish a robust preventive maintenance program with clear KPIs, scheduling, and spare parts inventory management.
- ◆Develop and manage department budgets, ensuring expenses align with operational and capital budgets.
- ◆Drive continuous improvement in safety, compliance, energy efficiency, and cost optimization.
- ◆Plan and manage facilities modifications, including cost estimation, bids, layouts, and contracts.
- ◆Liaise with regulatory agencies and ensure compliance with local, state, and federal requirements.
- ◆Act as change leader, ensuring minimal disruption during upgrades, or automation integrations.
- ◆Provide timely reporting to management on maintenance compliance, productivity, safety, cost, and quality.
- ◆Be on-call 24/7 to respond to critical facility or equipment issues.
Minimum
- ✓8+ years of experience in Facilities or Maintenance Management.
- ✓Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Maintenance Management, or related field (or equivalent experience).
- ✓Demonstrated hands-on experience in electrical and mechanical systems.
- ✓Proficiency with Microsoft Office tools.
- ✓Proficiency with Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS)
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Primary Objective
The Facilities & Maintenance Manager will lead and support ongoing operations of the facility, ensuring optimal performance, cost efficiency, and compliance with all safety and regulatory standards. This role requires deep expertise in automation technologies, and advanced building systems while fostering a high-performance facilities team.
Job Environment
This leader will oversee the maintenance, and optimization of the facility’s infrastructure and equipment.
Skills & Competencies
- •Strong knowledge of engineering concepts: electrical, mechanical, hydraulic, and automation systems.
- •Ability to interpret blueprints, schematics, and construction drawings.
- •Ability to interpret control panel electrical schematics/wiring diagram.
- •Hands-on knowledge of BMS, electrical maintenance of panels, Robot/Cobot, Conveyor lines (MDR, NBC, NBS), Image based scanners, IO Link, Box erector system and PLC/SCADA systems.
- •Strong leadership and team-building skills.
- •Excellent organizational, prioritization, and communication abilities.
- •Competence in problem solving, 6S, decision-making, and vendor negotiations.
What You Bring
What Sets You Apart
- •Technical certifications in facilities, automation, or electrical systems.
- •Experience with warehouse automation systems (Goods to person, WMS, WCS, PLC/SCADA).
- •Prior experience in distribution, fulfillment, or large-scale automated facilities.
- •Knowledge of energy efficiency, sustainability, and advanced BMS technologies.
Joining us is more than saying “yes” to making the world a healthier place. It’s discovering a career that’s challenging, supportive and inspiring. Where a culture driven by excellence helps you not only meet your goals, but also create new ones. We focus on creating a diverse and inclusive culture, encouraging individual expression in the workplace and thrive on the innovative ideas this generates. If this sounds like the workplace for you, apply now! We commit to respond to every applicant.