Facilities Manager
- Sparta
- On-site
Dometic is a global market leader in the mobile living industry. Millions of people around the world use Dometic products in outdoor, residential, and professional applications.
Our Marine organization is a trusted provider of innovative solutions for the worldwide boating and boat building industry, and we recently expanded our scope to lead the boating industry into an electrified future. Dometic has won numerous NMMA Innovation Awards over the years and we are always striving for new ways to make boating easier, safer, and more enjoyable.
Dometic Marine’s facility in Sparta, TN produces roto-molded fuel and ballast tanks and other roto-molded products for industrial applications. The site also manufactures select marine furniture, aluminum tanks, blow-molded portable tanks, and sanitation systems.
We are a journey of continuous growth – now looking for our next star – a passionate Facilities Manager. This position reports to the General Manager and will work in Sparta, TN.
About the position
As a Facilities Manager of the Sparta team, you will be involved in the overall maintenance of the equipment, building, grounds, and facility infrastructure which includes packaging equipment, racking, forklifts, and office building. This position has management responsibility of the facility projects, maintenance, and mold shop departments. Position schedules and coordinates the workload of the maintenance and mold shop staff as well as outside activities with vendors and contractors who may be performing work within appropriate budget requirements.
Your main responsibilities
- Manages all building systems including mechanical, electrical, plumbing, HVAC, safety, and waste management
- Supervise, schedule, and coordinate the workload of the maintenance staff to optimize resources and maintain reliable operations
- Supervise, schedule, and coordinate with the mold shop team to maximize output and schedule work as required to meet customer needs
- Manage maintenance budget and contracts
- Prepares cost estimates for facility projects
- Manage preventative maintenance programs to minimize downtime and maximize equipment lifespan
- Ensures facilities maintenance work follows safety standards, conforms to specifications, and that work orders are tracked and completed within the budgeted guidelines
- Work with outside vendors in scheduling of routine pick-ups. (i.e., trash, hazardous waste, scrap)
- Assist plant management as requested on any special projects
- Develop and maintain strong relationships with key vendors
- Supervise and mentor facilities staff
- Manage utility costs
- Perform other duties as assigned by management
What do we offer?
You are offered an interesting role in a dynamic, fast paced and global environment with great opportunities to grow and take on new challenges. The growth at Dometic is continuous – which gives you great possibilities to evolve with the company.
- Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Disability insurance (STD/LTD)
- 401 (k) with company match
- PTO
- Company defined holidays and two floating holidays for you to use as you choose
- Paid maternity/paternity leave
- Tuition assistance
- Membership reimbursement (wholesale club and gym)
- Employee discounts on our incredible products
- Opportunities to make an impact
Work with great people
Skills & Requirements
A suitable background would be a solid experience within manufacturing and facilities management – as well as the following qualifications and experiences:
- Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited institution or equivalent experience
- Five years of general industrial maintenance (electro-mechanical) and supervisory experience preferred
- Lean or Lean Six Sigma training certification a plus
- Working knowledge of general plant engineering and maintenance required
- Functional knowledge of manufacturing processes including assembly, metal fabrication, weld, production, and forklift operations
- Functional understanding of measurement equipment
- Environmental and Safety experience including understanding of OSHA regulations
- Strong organizational and project management skills
- Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills
- Experience in vendor management and contract negotiation
- Strong proficiency with MS Office programs including Word, Excel, Access, Outlook, and PowerPoint; and the ability to learn other applications quickly.
- Ability to be on call 24/7
To be successful in this role, we believe that you possess the following skills, competencies & characteristics:
- Strong interpersonal skills, able to work respectfully and efficiently with a wide range of people from different cultures and educational backgrounds at all levels of a company.
- Able to drive compliance and change while maintaining good working relationships.
- Able to teach, guide, coach, and mentor.
- Have a positive attitude and a passion to keep our employees, equipment, and infrastructure safe while achieving company goals.
- Consistent sense of urgency.
- Strong analytical skills, problem solving and judgement abilities.
- Able to navigate within a matrix organization with shared and competing resources.
- Quick learner, flexible, and able to think quickly and outside the box when needed.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English.
Dometic's Core Values
To thrive and succeed in this role, you understand the importance of our core values – Together We build our future, We play to win, We embrace change and We walk the talk; these values reflect the heart and soul of Dometic and they define what it takes to work here and how we do things.
Are you our next star? Then we would love to see your application.
Dometic is passionate about building together an inclusive and equitable working environment, that respects individual strengths, views, and experiences. We believe that diversity enables us to thrive across our differences. Be yourself and join us!
Dometic is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. Dometic evaluates qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, gender, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.
About the company
Dometic is a global outdoor technology company dedicated to making mobile living easy. Leveraging our core expertise in cooling, heating, power and electronics, mobility and space optimization, we enable more people to connect with nature and enjoy a greater sense of freedom outdoors. We do this by designing smart, sustainable and reliable products with outstanding design. Millions of people worldwide use our solutions while camping or exploring nature in RVs, boats and cars. Our portfolio includes installed products for land vehicles and boats, as well as standalone solutions for outdoor enthusiasts.
We employ approximately 7,000 people globally and sell our products in more than 100 countries. In 2025, we reported net sales of SEK 21 billion (USD 2.3 billion) and are headquartered in Stockholm, Sweden.
2001Dometic, a business consisting of mainly refrigerators for RVs and hotels separated from Electrolux
2002-201412 acqusitions in 13 years broadened product offering for the RV, CPV and Marine markets
2015Dometic listed on Nasdaq (SE)
2017significantly expanded Marine offering through the acquisition of Seastar and Oceanair
2018strengthened outdoor offering through the acquisition of Kampa
2019new growth strategy and financial targets announced
2021-2022ten acquisitions, driving growth in strategic areas
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