Role Overview

The Maintenance Manager leads plant-wide maintenance operations to ensure reliable, safe, and cost-effective production. This role oversees maintenance teams, equipment reliability, facilities, utilities, and tool & die operations while driving continuous improvement, preventive maintenance, and cost control.

This position is best suited for a hands-on maintenance leader who understands complex manufacturing environments and can balance uptime, safety, people leadership, and long-term equipment strategy.

What You’ll Be Responsible ForEquipment Reliability & Plant Support

• Direct maintenance activities for production equipment, facilities, utilities, and support systems
• Ensure a reliable production platform through effective preventive and predictive maintenance
• Monitor equipment performance, downtime, and recurring issues

Leadership & Workforce Management

• Lead, develop, and support maintenance supervisors and technicians
• Review work schedules, manpower requirements, and skill utilization
• Provide training, coaching, and performance guidance to maintenance teams
• Foster team involvement in continuous improvement and 5S activities

Maintenance Strategy & Continuous Improvement

• Develop and implement preventive and predictive maintenance programs
• Drive root cause analysis and corrective actions for equipment failures
• Support productivity improvement and cost reduction initiatives
• Maintain oversight of spare parts and tool room control programs

Planning, Budgeting & Capital Support

• Plan, review, and manage maintenance budgets (short- and long-term)
• Support capital planning, equipment upgrades, and replacement strategies
• Approve requisitions for parts, supplies, machinery, and equipment

Compliance, Safety & Standards

• Ensure adherence to company policies, safety standards, and environmental regulations
• Monitor maintenance projects to ensure safety and quality requirements are met
• Support plant safety programs, housekeeping standards, and policy compliance

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Partner with Production, Engineering, Quality, and other departments
• Coordinate maintenance priorities to support production schedules and customer requirements
• Maintain awareness of operational policies and ensure alignment across maintenance activities

Required Qualifications

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Engineering, Industrial Technology, or related field
• OR equivalent combination of education and experience

Experience

• 8+ years of progressive maintenance experience in a manufacturing environment
• 4+ years of leadership or management experience
• Hands-on experience with electrical systems, electronics, hydraulics, pneumatics, mechanical drives, robotics, welding, stamping, assembly, conveyors, and PLC troubleshooting
• Automotive manufacturing experience preferred
• Experience with the Toyota Production System (TPS) preferred

Technical Knowledge & Skills

• Strong working knowledge of industrial maintenance technologies
• Ability to troubleshoot complex equipment issues and perform root cause analysis
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, schematics, drawings, and technical manuals
• Understanding of automation, robotics, tooling, and manufacturing processes
• Knowledge of preventive and predictive maintenance programs
• Familiarity with budgets, costing, scheduling, and maintenance KPIs
• Strong understanding of safety and environmental regulations

Leadership & Core Competencies

• Proven people leadership and team development skills
• Strong organizational, planning, and time management abilities
• Effective communicator across all levels of the organization
• Ability to prioritize and manage multiple maintenance demands
• Comfortable working in fast-paced, high-volume manufacturing environments
• Willingness to work fixed or rotating shifts, including overtime as required
• On-call flexibility to address abnormal or urgent conditions

Computer & Systems Experience

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)
• Experience with integrated manufacturing or maintenance systems (e.g., Oracle, Kronos, Future 3)

Work Environment & Physical Requirements

• Automotive manufacturing environment with moderate to high noise levels
• PPE required in designated areas (safety glasses, steel-toe shoes, hearing protection, etc.)
• Ability to walk, stand, sit, climb, and inspect equipment throughout the plant
• Ability to lift up to 30–50 pounds occasionally

Why This Role Matters

The Maintenance Manager plays a critical role in plant performance by ensuring equipment reliability, minimizing downtime, controlling maintenance costs, and supporting safe, efficient manufacturing operations.

Disclaimer

This job description describes the general nature and level of work performed and is not intended to be an exhaustive list of responsibilities. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals to perform essential functions. Employment is at-will.