{"schemaVersion":"jobsearcher.job.v1","id":"3bd459e1b8d3a67364c8e0c8","url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/3bd459e1b8d3a67364c8e0c8","canonicalUrl":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/3bd459e1b8d3a67364c8e0c8","title":"Manager -- Maintenance","description":"Purpose of Position/Summary:\n\nThe Maintenance Manager will oversee the day to day operations of the Maintenance Department. He/she will be responsible for machine repair/rebuild, maintaining machine uptime, maintaining preventive maintenance while keeping machine downtime at or below target. He/she will also be responsible for upkeep of the facility. He/she will support all other departments in their efforts to improve efficiency, scrap, customer quality, and customer support.\n\nEssential Duties/Responsibilities:\n\n• Establish and maintain Key Job Responsibilities for the Maintenance Supervisors, which address Continuous Improvement in throughput, quality, safety, assets employed, preventive maintenance, machine repair, machine downtime and facility maintenance;\n• Ensure associate compliance with company policies and procedures;\n• Associate Recruitment, Development, Review, and Discipline;\n• Establish goals for the Maintenance Supervisors, which improve direct Labor Efficiency and productivity;\n• Implement methods to track and monitor machine downtime and implement corrective action programs to prevent reoccurrence;\n• Establish weekly and daily maintenance overtime requirements. Eliminate unnecessary overtime;\n• Coordinate operations and maintenance support for the value stream;\n• Use and promote Lean Business System to drive continuous improvement through Kaizen;\n• Lead and monitor projects to improve Safety, Quality, Productivity and Cost;\n• Drive problem solving to root cause correction;\n• Build an environment of teamwork;\n• Determine Staffing levels and implement adjustments as needed;\n• Develop and monitor operational budget;\n• Maintain systems to track the performance to the annual budgetary goals of the company and ensure that the goals and objectives of the operation are communicated to the hourly employees;\n• Other duties assigned by Director on an as needed basis.\n\nMaintenance Manager\nBuild Your Career with KYB\n\nAre you an experienced maintenance leader who enjoys developing teams, solving problems, and keeping manufacturing operations running at their best?\n\nKYB Americas Corporation is looking for a motivated and experienced Maintenance Manager to lead our Maintenance Department. This is an opportunity to take an active leadership role in equipment reliability, preventive maintenance, facility support, and continuous improvement while working with teams across our manufacturing operation.\n\nWe are looking for a hands-on leader who can motivate and develop a team, analyze performance, identify root causes, and turn challenges into improvements. If you enjoy working in a fast-paced manufacturing environment and want the opportunity to make a real impact, we would like to hear from you!\n\nWhat You'll Do\n\nAs our Maintenance Manager, you will provide leadership and direction to the Maintenance Team while ensuring our equipment, facility, and manufacturing operations receive the support they need to succeed.\n\nLead the day-to-day operations of the Maintenance Department.\nDevelop, coach, motivate, and support Maintenance Team members while creating a culture of teamwork and accountability.\nMaintain equipment reliability and machine uptime while reducing unplanned downtime.\nOversee and continuously improve preventive maintenance programs.\nTrack and analyze machine downtime and lead corrective action and root-cause problem-solving efforts to prevent recurring issues.\nEstablish department goals focused on Safety, Quality, Productivity, Cost, and Continuous Improvement.\nPromote Lean Business System principles and support Kaizen activities throughout the operation.\nPartner with Manufacturing, Production Control, Quality, Administrative, and other departments to support operational needs.\nDetermine appropriate staffing levels and coordinate daily and weekly maintenance coverage.\nManage maintenance overtime while working to eliminate unnecessary overtime.\nRecruit, develop, evaluate, coach, and manage the performance of Maintenance Team members.\nDevelop, manage, and monitor the Maintenance Department's operating budget.\nTrack departmental performance against annual goals and communicate objectives to the team.\nSupport facility maintenance to ensure a safe, functional, and well-maintained work environment.\nLead and support projects that improve equipment reliability, efficiency, quality, safety, and cost.\nEnsure compliance with company policies, procedures, and safety requirements.\nPerform other duties as assigned by the Director of Maintenance.\nWhat We're Looking For\n\nWe are looking for someone who brings strong leadership skills, maintenance knowledge, and a continuous-improvement mindset.\n\nBachelor's degree in Maintenance, Operations, Management, Business, Engineering, or a related field preferred.\n4–6 years of related professional experience may substitute for a college degree.\n5 years of cross-functional business experience in maintenance management preferred.\nAutomotive manufacturing experience is preferred but not required.\nDemonstrated leadership and team-management experience.\nStrong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.\nAbility to analyze production, quality, scrap, efficiency, downtime, and workforce data to make informed decisions.\nStrong Microsoft Office skills.\nExcellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to work effectively across all levels of the organization.\nAbility to prioritize, work with a sense of urgency, and effectively manage pressure in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.\nAbility to travel domestically and internationally as needed.\nLeadership & Supervisory Responsibilities\n\nThis is a hands-on leadership position with direct reports. The number of associates may vary based on operational and business needs.\n\nThe Maintenance Manager will be responsible for providing leadership, direction, coaching, development, performance management, and accountability while building a strong and successful Maintenance Team.\n\nWork Environment & Physical Requirements\nWork is performed primarily in a manufacturing environment.\nRegular presence on the manufacturing floor is required.\nWalking throughout the facility will be a significant part of the workday.\nMust remain aware of surroundings and potential hazards while working around manufacturing equipment.\nMay occasionally be required to lift or move materials weighing up to 50 pounds during abnormal or emergency situations.\nPersonal protective equipment, including safety shoes, safety glasses, and hearing protection, is required as applicable.\nClose attention to equipment, work areas, and surrounding conditions is essential to maintaining a safe work environment.\nWhy KYB?\n\nAt KYB, we believe our people are an important part of our success. Join a stable, global company where you can grow your career, lead a great team, and make an impact on our manufacturing operations.\n\nWhat We Offer\nCompetitive Pay\nPaid Time Off\nPaid Holidays\nMedical, Dental & Vision Insurance\n401(k) Match\nCareer Development Opportunities\nClimate-Controlled Facility\nOnsite Health Clinic\nEmployee Discounts\nReady for Your Next Opportunity?\n\nIf you are an experienced maintenance leader who is ready to take the next step in your career, develop a strong team, and help drive continuous improvement, we want to hear from you!\n\nApply today and join KYB!\n\nBecome part of a team where your leadership, experience, and work truly make a difference.\n\nNO AGENCIES PLEASE\n\nKYB Americas Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer. 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He/she will support all other departments in their efforts to improve efficiency, scrap, customer quality, and customer support.\n\nEssential Duties/Responsibilities:\n\n• Establish and maintain Key Job Responsibilities for the Maintenance Supervisors, which address Continuous Improvement in throughput, quality, safety, assets employed, preventive maintenance, machine repair, machine downtime and facility maintenance;\n• Ensure associate compliance with company policies and procedures;\n• Associate Recruitment, Development, Review, and Discipline;\n• Establish goals for the Maintenance Supervisors, which improve direct Labor Efficiency and productivity;\n• Implement methods to track and monitor machine downtime and implement corrective action programs to prevent reoccurrence;\n• Establish weekly and daily maintenance overtime requirements. 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This is an opportunity to take an active leadership role in equipment reliability, preventive maintenance, facility support, and continuous improvement while working with teams across our manufacturing operation.\n\nWe are looking for a hands-on leader who can motivate and develop a team, analyze performance, identify root causes, and turn challenges into improvements. If you enjoy working in a fast-paced manufacturing environment and want the opportunity to make a real impact, we would like to hear from you!\n\nWhat You'll Do\n\nAs our Maintenance Manager, you will provide leadership and direction to the Maintenance Team while ensuring our equipment, facility, and manufacturing operations receive the support they need to succeed.\n\nLead the day-to-day operations of the Maintenance Department.\nDevelop, coach, motivate, and support Maintenance Team members while creating a culture of teamwork and accountability.\nMaintain equipment reliability and machine uptime while reducing unplanned downtime.\nOversee and continuously improve preventive maintenance programs.\nTrack and analyze machine downtime and lead corrective action and root-cause problem-solving efforts to prevent recurring issues.\nEstablish department goals focused on Safety, Quality, Productivity, Cost, and Continuous Improvement.\nPromote Lean Business System principles and support Kaizen activities throughout the operation.\nPartner with Manufacturing, Production Control, Quality, Administrative, and other departments to support operational needs.\nDetermine appropriate staffing levels and coordinate daily and weekly maintenance coverage.\nManage maintenance overtime while working to eliminate unnecessary overtime.\nRecruit, develop, evaluate, coach, and manage the performance of Maintenance Team members.\nDevelop, manage, and monitor the Maintenance Department's operating budget.\nTrack departmental performance against annual goals and communicate objectives to the team.\nSupport facility maintenance to ensure a safe, functional, and well-maintained work environment.\nLead and support projects that improve equipment reliability, efficiency, quality, safety, and cost.\nEnsure compliance with company policies, procedures, and safety requirements.\nPerform other duties as assigned by the Director of Maintenance.\nWhat We're Looking For\n\nWe are looking for someone who brings strong leadership skills, maintenance knowledge, and a continuous-improvement mindset.\n\nBachelor's degree in Maintenance, Operations, Management, Business, Engineering, or a related field preferred.\n4–6 years of related professional experience may substitute for a college degree.\n5 years of cross-functional business experience in maintenance management preferred.\nAutomotive manufacturing experience is preferred but not required.\nDemonstrated leadership and team-management experience.\nStrong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.\nAbility to analyze production, quality, scrap, efficiency, downtime, and workforce data to make informed decisions.\nStrong Microsoft Office skills.\nExcellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to work effectively across all levels of the organization.\nAbility to prioritize, work with a sense of urgency, and effectively manage pressure in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.\nAbility to travel domestically and internationally as needed.\nLeadership & Supervisory Responsibilities\n\nThis is a hands-on leadership position with direct reports. The number of associates may vary based on operational and business needs.\n\nThe Maintenance Manager will be responsible for providing leadership, direction, coaching, development, performance management, and accountability while building a strong and successful Maintenance Team.\n\nWork Environment & Physical Requirements\nWork is performed primarily in a manufacturing environment.\nRegular presence on the manufacturing floor is required.\nWalking throughout the facility will be a significant part of the workday.\nMust remain aware of surroundings and potential hazards while working around manufacturing equipment.\nMay occasionally be required to lift or move materials weighing up to 50 pounds during abnormal or emergency situations.\nPersonal protective equipment, including safety shoes, safety glasses, and hearing protection, is required as applicable.\nClose attention to equipment, work areas, and surrounding conditions is essential to maintaining a safe work environment.\nWhy KYB?\n\nAt KYB, we believe our people are an important part of our success. Join a stable, global company where you can grow your career, lead a great team, and make an impact on our manufacturing operations.\n\nWhat We Offer\nCompetitive Pay\nPaid Time Off\nPaid Holidays\nMedical, Dental & Vision Insurance\n401(k) Match\nCareer Development Opportunities\nClimate-Controlled Facility\nOnsite Health Clinic\nEmployee Discounts\nReady for Your Next Opportunity?\n\nIf you are an experienced maintenance leader who is ready to take the next step in your career, develop a strong team, and help drive continuous improvement, we want to hear from you!\n\nApply today and join KYB!\n\nBecome part of a team where your leadership, experience, and work truly make a difference.\n\nNO AGENCIES PLEASE\n\nKYB Americas Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer. 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