Facility Maintenance Manager at Beehive Industries, LLC – Knoxville, Tennessee

Beehive Industries is dedicated to Powering American Defense by revolutionizing the design, development, and delivery of jet propulsion systems to support the warfighter. Through the integration of additive manufacturing, the company aims to meet the growing and urgent needs for unmanned aerial defense by dramatically improving a jet engine’s speed to market, fuel efficiency, and cost.

Founded in 2020, the company is headquartered in Centennial, Colorado, with additional facilities in Knoxville, Tennessee, Loveland Ohio, and Mount Vernon, Ohio. Beehive is committed to grow and advance the defense industrial base while manufacturing exclusively in the USA. This role will be located at our Knoxville, Tennessee facility.

Role Overview 

Working closely with manufacturing and engineering teams, the Facility Maintenance Manager is responsible for leading all facility and equipment maintenance activities across the site. This role ensures high equipment uptime, safe and reliable facility operations, and effective execution of maintenance and capital projects.

The ideal candidate brings strong mechanical aptitude, proven leadership in maintenance organizations, and the ability to manage both day-to-day operations and strategic facility initiatives. 

What You’ll Do... 

• Lead and manage all facility and equipment maintenance programs, including planned and unplanned repairs for CNC, additive, and machining equipment

• Own maintenance performance metrics, including uptime, preventive maintenance compliance, MTTR/MTBF, and downtime reduction initiatives

• Oversee and develop maintenance technicians and/or contractors to ensure safe, efficient, and high-quality execution of work

• Manage and optimize CMMS / facility ticketing systems, including prioritization, resource allocation, and reporting of KPIs

• Act as site lead for facility expansions and modifications, including vendor/contractor management, design reviews, and space planning

• Ensure compliance with applicable codes, safety standards, and internal policies across all facility systems (HVAC, electrical, plumbing, etc.)

• Drive continuous improvement through root cause analysis (RCCA), audits, and reliability-centered maintenance practices

• Collaborate cross-functionally with operations, engineering, and quality teams to minimize downtime and support production goals

• Develop and manage budgets related to maintenance, repairs, and capital improvements

You have...  

• 7+ years of experience leading facility and/or equipment maintenance programs in a manufacturing environment

• Experience supporting CNC machining and/or additive manufacturing equipment (preferred)

• Demonstrated experience with CMMS systems and maintenance planning

• Strong background in facility design, renovations, or construction project management

• Proven ability to lead teams and manage external vendors/contractors

• Excellent communication skills with the ability to operate in a matrixed organization

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)

• U.S. Citizenship is required. Candidates must be able to obtain and maintain a U.S. government-issued security clearance

Nice to have... 

• CFM, FMP, or LEED accreditation

• HVAC, electrical, or other relevant technical certifications

• Lean / Six Sigma training with application to maintenance or reliability

If this sounds like you, please submit an application with your resume. This could be the opportunity you are looking for to expand your skills, contribute to a winning team, and work with talented people who love what they do and take pride in our mission.

Beehive Industries offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes group Medical, Dental, Life, and Short and Long-Term disability coverage from day one. We also offer a generous 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with a Company match. Every role at Beehive Industries is bonus eligible and will also receive equity in the company.

Beehive Industries is committed to full compliance with applicable anti-discrimination laws. We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We strive to create an inclusive work environment and will not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.