Facility Manager

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EJ is hiring a Facility Manager for the Franklin Foundry in Franklin, KY, onsite. This role will support site startup and drive safety, culture, and excellence across manufacturing, maintenance, quality, safety, and HR, guiding managers with Operations leadership to meet targets. EJ offers a benefits package including paid time off, parental leave, a 401(k) match, and health coverage. Ideal candidates hold a bachelor’s degree in a related field and 4 to 10 years of manufacturing leadership, preferably in foundry or heavy manufacturing, with proven safety and continuous improvement experience. To apply, tailor your resume to demonstrate cross-functional leadership, regulatory compliance, environmental reporting, and outcomes aligned with EJ values safety, integrity, and teamwork.

Ready to join a growing company with a positive culture, a dedication to customer service, and great benefits? Join us in beautiful Franklin, KY! EJ is seeking a Facility Manager at our Franklin Foundry.

This is an exciting time for EJ and the Facility Manager role. This role will be critical in the startup of this site as well as instilling safety, culture, and operational excellence.

Generous Benefit Package that includes: 

Paid Vacation and Holidays, Paid Maternity & Paternity Leave, 401K (with match), Medical, Dental, Vision, Flexible Spending Account, HSA with Employer Match, Disability Insurance, Employee Assistance Program, Employee Wellness Program, Life Insurance, Tuition Reimbursement, and Bonus Program

About EJ:  We are the leader in the design, manufacture, and distribution of access solutions for water, sewer, drainage, telecommunications, and utility networks. EJ is a family-owned company with global operations. The corporate headquarters is in East Jordan, Michigan, where the company was founded in 1883.

We are seeking high performing individuals who embrace our values, understand the importance of relationships, and strive for excellence. Our values, which have been passed down for generations, are the essence of our company’s identity and our guide for making decisions. Core values at EJ include safety and security, honesty and integrity, environmental responsibility, respect for others, quality and excellence, and social responsibility.

Location:  Onsite at Franklin Foundry, Franklin, KY

SUMMARY

Directs and coordinates all activities of the Franklin Foundry, including manufacturing operations, safety, quality, maintenance, environmental compliance, employee relations, and overall business performance. Provides leadership through subordinate managers and supervisors to ensure safe, efficient, and cost-effective production in alignment with company goals, policies, and values.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Promotes the culture, the mission and vision, and the core values of the company. This includes adherence to and promotion of the company safety beliefs, employee engagement, competencies, code of conduct, and other policies and procedures.
• Partners with the Director of Operations to develop and implement strategies, policies, and performance targets for assigned areas of responsibility.

• Leads, manages, and coordinates functional departments to achieve business unit goals for safety, quality, delivery, capital and operational expenses, productivity, employee engagement, and continuous improvement.
• Supports corporate-sponsored initiatives and ensures effective implementation at the facility level.
• Promotes and leads by example the company’s core values, mission, and operating philosophies. Follows policies and procedures and recommends changes when necessary.
• Communicates company philosophy, expectations, and business priorities to subordinate managers and supports consistent alignment with company culture.
• Oversees foundry production operations, establishes priorities, and determines sequencing to meet customer, quality, and delivery requirements.
• Ensures operational schedules and coordinates manufacturing activities to ensure products are produced safely, efficiently, and in accordance with specifications.
• Reviews operational reports and addresses production, quality, safety, environmental, and maintenance maters to control costs, prevent delays, and support continuous improvement.
• Approves standard operating procedures and work practices are compliant with established standards.
• Partners with Human Resources to address employee relations matters, workforce planning, staffing needs, training, performance management, and other people-related issues.
• Oversees the collection, storage, review, and use of production, quality, maintenance, safety, and financial data to support informed decision-making.
• Serves as the responsible official for signing and submitting environmental and safety regulatory reports, as required.
• Communicates effectively with employees across all departments, shifts, and levels of the organization.
• Encourages teamwork, accountability, and collaboration across all departments.
• Leads and supports continuous improvement efforts, including process improvement, cost reduction, waste reduction, equipment reliability, and operational efficiency initiatives.
• Maintains awareness and compliance of applicable federal, state, and local regulations related to manufacturing operations, workplace safety, environmental compliance, and foundry operations.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

Manages subordinate managers and leaders in areas that may include Manufacturing, Engineering/Maintenance, Safety/Environmental, Human Resources, Quality, and other support functions. Is responsible for the overall direction, coordination, and evaluation of assigned departments. Carries out managerial responsibilities in accordance with the organization’s policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; evaluating performance; recognizing and disciplining employees; addressing complaints; and resolving problems.

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Engineering, Operations Management, Industrial Management, or a related field preferred; and four to ten years of progressively responsible manufacturing leadership experience, preferably in a foundry, heavy manufacturing, or industrial environment; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to walk through manufacturing and foundry areas. The employee is occasionally required to stand; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; talk or hear; and taste or smell. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee may be exposed to moving mechanical parts, mobile equipment, dust, fumes, airborne particles, vibration, extreme heat, and other conditions commonly associated with foundry and heavy manufacturing environments. The noise level in the work environment may vary from moderate to loud, and appropriate personal protective equipment may be required.

EJ is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.