Manufacturing
Maintenance and Facilities Foreman
Job Description

Are you a hands-on technical leader who thrives on keeping production running smoothly while developing a skilled maintenance team? Then join our mission to pioneer smarter water solutions that reduce energy use and improve lives.

 

As our new Maintenance and Facilities Foreman, you'll be leading and coordinating all preventive and corrective maintenance activities that ensure maximum equipment uptime and facility reliability across our water treatment operations. You'll be part of a diverse, supportive and inclusive culture, that celebrates our differences and puts people first by fostering growth, well-being, and a sense of belonging.

 

What you will be doing

 

As a key part of the Maintenance & Facilities team, you'll create impact by driving equipment reliability and operational excellence while building a high-performing technician team that keeps our production running safely and efficiently.

 

Your main responsibilities include:

  • Develop and implement preventive maintenance programs, planning and prioritizing tasks to minimize production downtime
  • Lead, coach, and performance-manage a diverse team of maintenance technicians, including training, annual reviews, and skill development
  • Troubleshoot and diagnose equipment malfunctions, coordinating timely repairs across machinery, utilities, and facilities
  • Manage maintenance inventory, costs, and procurement in alignment with ERP guidelines and budget targets
  • Ensure all maintenance activities comply with safety, quality, and regulatory standards while enforcing EHS policies
  • Analyze maintenance data, prepare performance reports, and identify trends to drive continuous improvement

What makes you a great fit

 

Above all, you're a technically skilled maintenance professional with strong leadership abilities, a proactive approach to equipment reliability, and a talent for balancing cost-effectiveness with operational excellence. We'd also imagine that you are/have:

 

  • Bachelor's degree or technical diploma in Mechanical, Electrical, Industrial Engineering, or a related field
  • 4–5 years of hands-on experience in maintenance or technical operations within an industrial environment
  • Proven ability to lead and motivate a diverse technical team, including performance management and conflict resolution
  • Strong knowledge of maintenance planning systems, safety regulations, and equipment reliability standards

 

It's a plus if you also:

 

  • Experience with ERP systems for procurement and maintenance coordination
  • Familiarity with continuous improvement methodologies and preventive maintenance program development
  • Experience engaging with external service providers and equipment suppliers

Why you will love working here

 

We care! Day to day, you can look forward to:

 

  • A working environment built around your needs, with flexible hours, home working opportunities and parental support.
  • Annual bonuses, health insurance and a strong focus on well-being activities.
  • Three days' additional paid leave for volunteering in your community.
  • Access to on-demand training and learning sessions and carefully structured programs to pursue personal and professional development opportunities.

 

We are inclusive! Celebrating and valuing our differences helps us see possibilities where others can't. We therefore welcome and encourage applications from all abilities, experiences, and backgrounds.

 

The salary range for this position is $90,000.00  - $120,000.00. Individual pay will be determined based on market location and the candidate’s profile. The range listed is just one component of the total compensation and benefits package for employees. Total compensation includes paid time off, paid holidays, merit increases, bonuses, and employee stock purchase programs, etc. The salary rates are benchmarked and reflect the target for new hire salaries for the position in this region.

 

Are you ready to unlock possibilities at Grundfos? Apply today!

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Information at a Glance

Job details

Workplace:  Onsite Position
Job Location:  Mandeville, Louisiana, United States
Contract Type:  Full-Time
Employment Type:  Regular

About Grundfos

Grundfos is one of the world’s leading water technology companies with more than 19.000 employees in 60+ countries all over the world. Our skills commit us to pioneering solutions to the world’s water and climate challenges and improve the quality of life for people. We dare to do things that others cannot or dare not do, as we believe innovation is not only a business opportunity, but an obligation. And what really matters to us is not short term profit, but the impact we make. By becoming part of our united powerful team, you too can drive this change no matter your role.

An inclusive team

We believe that the key to a work environment, where employees thrive and grow, is our ability to celebrate and value our differences in background, experiences and perspectives. In our recruitment process we welcome all professional people without consideration of age, colour, gender identity, national origin, physical or mental disability, ethnicity or religion.

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