The posting
Job Description:
Position Title: Facilities Manager
Location: Huron, SD
Reporting to: Plant Operations Manager
On-Site/Hybrid/Remote: On-site
Travel Required: 0-5%
The Terex Facilities Manager is responsible for the overall leadership, management, and continuous improvement of facility and maintenance operations. This role ensures that buildings, infrastructure, equipment, and site services are safe, compliant, fully operational, and maintained to support business objectives. The Facilities Manager oversees preventive and corrective maintenance programs, develops maintenance schedules and procedures, manages facility improvement projects, and coordinates contractors, vendors, and internal resources. Additionally, this position is responsible for developing team capabilities, driving operational excellence, and ensuring compliance with all safety, environmental, and regulatory requirements.
Main Duties and Responsibilities
- Oversee and performs all inspection, diagnosis, maintenance, and repair activities in compliance with standard maintenance procedures, operating manuals, manufacturers specifications, drawings and diagrams, and federal, state, and local codes and regulations
- Coordinates and performs regular inspections of equipment and machinery according to operating manuals and standard maintenance procedures to assure operating efficiency and identify potential problem areas. Documents inspection activities and establish schedules for review of potential problems.
- Supervise and coordinate activities of workers engaged in all phases of the plant operation, including work direction or guidance, budgeting, appraisals, etc.
- Establish short- and long-term schedules, coordinates, assigns, and inspect regularly scheduled preventative maintenance on machinery, processing equipment and facilities systems
- Participates with Team Leaders in the review an analysis of proposed machinery, equipment, and facilities systems. Analyzes operating characteristics, reliability, and cost-of-maintenance
- Inspects work-in-progress and completed assignments Manage facilities budgets, cost reduction initiatives, and capital expenditure planning to support operational growth.
- Direct facility construction, renovation, infrastructure improvement projects, including contractor and regulatory authority coordination.
- Oversee fleet, forklift, material handling assets, workplace services, ergonomics, office moves, and overall site infrastructure including roads, parking lots, and grounds.
- Assesses compliance with maintenance and safety standards
- Train others and personally diagnoses problems affecting acceptable operation of process equipment, machinery, tools and facility equipment
- Develop maintenance policies and standards for operations plant
- Responsible for handling emergency situations or after-hours calls for repair and maintenance
- Manage vendor relationships, including but not limited to grounds maintenance and janitorial services
- Adhere to Terex safety policies & Zero Harm Culture, and Terex Way Values
- All other duties as assigned
Required Qualifications
· High school diploma or equivalent
· 3 years of maintenance experience
· Minimum 1 year of supervisory experience
Preferred Qualifications
· Minimum 3 years of experience leading facilities maintenance, manufacturing maintenance, or industrial operations teams.
· Strong technical knowledge of Mechanical, Electrical, Plumbing, HVAC/R, PLC-controlled equipment, and industrial facility systems.
· Proven leadership ability to manage, develop, and motivate diverse maintenance and facilities teams in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
· Experience planning, scheduling, and executing preventive and predictive maintenance programs to maximize equipment reliability and uptime.
· Ability to organize, prioritize, and coordinate multiple maintenance teams, contractors, and facility-related work activities.
· Demonstrated capability to train employees, develop technical skill-building programs, and evaluate work performance.
· Strong troubleshooting and analytical skills, including the ability to interpret drawings, schematics, operating manuals, technical specifications, and maintenance records.
· Experience leading continuous improvement initiatives, including Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, waste reduction, and process optimization methodologies.
· Proven project management skills with experience leading capital projects, facility upgrades, equipment installations, and operational improvement initiatives.
· Strong communication, conflict resolution, and customer service skills, with the ability to build collaborative and positive working relationships across all levels of the organization.
· Commitment to safety, environmental compliance, and regulatory requirements, with experience promoting a Zero Harm culture and maintaining safe working conditions.
· Proficiency with Microsoft Office and maintenance management systems (CMMS), including the ability to analyze data, maintain records, and drive measurable operational results.
The salary
Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to education, work experience, certifications, etc.
Why Join Us
- We are a global company, and our culture is defined by our Values — Integrity, Respect, Improvement, Servant Leadership, Courage, and Citizenship. Check out this video! The Terex purpose.
- Safety is an absolute way of life. We expect all team members to prioritize safety and commit to Zero Harm.
- Our top priority is creating an inclusive environment where every team member feels safe, supported, and valued.
- We make a positive impact by providing innovative solutions, engaging our people, and operating in a sustainable way.
- We are committed to helping team members reach their full potential.
- Through innovation and collaboration, our vision remains forward-looking, and we aim to be a catalyst for change, inspiring others to build a better world for generations.
- We offer competitive salaries, health insurance (medical, dental, vision, Rx), life insurance, accidental death & dismemberment (AD&D), short-term and long-term disability, extended leave options, paid time off, company holidays, 401k matching, employee stock purchase plan, legal assistance, wellness programs, tuition reimbursement and discount programs.
- For more information on why Terex is a great place to work click on the link - Careers | Terex Corporate
This above description is non-exhaustive and there may be additional duties in accordance with the role.
If you are interested in an open position but feel you may not meet all the listed qualifications, we still encourage you to apply.
About Terex:
Terex Corporation is a global leader in specialized equipment solutions, serving essential sectors such as emergency services, waste and recycling, utilities, and construction. Our diversified portfolio positions us in resilient, high-demand markets with strong long-term growth potential.
We design and manufacture advanced specialty vehicles—including fire, ambulance, and recreational vehicles—alongside waste collection vehicles, materials processing machinery, mobile elevating work platforms, and equipment for the electric utility industry. Through our global dealer, parts and service network and true value-creating digital solutions, we deliver best-in-class lifecycle support, helping customers maximize return on investment.
With a strong manufacturing footprint in the United States and operations across Europe, India, and Asia Pacific, Terex combines global reach with local expertise to capture opportunities worldwide. Our strategy is clear: exceed customer expectations, invest in innovation, leverage our diversified portfolio, and deliver consistent, profitable growth for our shareholders.
For more information, please visit www.terex.com.
Additional Information:
We are passionate about producing equipment that helps improve the lives of people around the world and providing our team members with a rewarding career and the opportunity to make an impact. We are committed to recruiting, engaging, developing, and retaining team members at all levels of our global workforce. Our culture is defined by our Terex Way Values – Integrity, Respect, Improvement, Servant Leadership, Courage, and Citizenship. Our values are the driving force behind our commitment to maintain an inclusive, supportive, non-discriminatory, and safe workplace for all team members. To that end, we are committed to actively foster a culture where every team member feels valued, listened to, and appreciated. We are committed to being fair and impartial in our decisions. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law. If you are a qualified individual with a disability, including disabled veterans, you may request a reasonable accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to access job openings or apply for a job on this site as a result of your disability. You can request reasonable accommodations by contacting the recruiting department (person or department) at [email protected].
The Company offers competitive salaries, advancement opportunities, and a full range of benefits, including paid vacation, 401(k), medical, dental, and vision.
