Director, Maintenance (IL)

We believe the future of our organization lies within the hearts and capabilities of our team members. We respect diversity and will continuously strive to be a respected global corporate citizen.Heavily invested in R&D and engineering, we also recognize that our customers require much more than just our state-of-the-art trailer solutions. Hyundai Translead is committed to delivering innovation beyond the product to positively impact the trailer owning lifecycle.In addition to delivering consistently excellent products from our world-class manufacturing facilities, we've developed technologies and services that dramatically improve the customer care experience. Our goal is to be there for you, when and where you need, to provide solutions in a timely, cost-efficient manner.This position will be for our new manufacturing facility in Joliet and will initially employed by Hyundai Translead's corporate office but will be remote from the State of Illinoisto support the launch of the Company's new manufacturing facility before transitioning to full time, onsiteonce the facility is operational.Pay Range:$112,450 - $135,065Exciting benefits await at our company:Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage with 100% Company Paid Premiums401K plan with 4% Employer MatchingFlexible Spending Accounts for added financial flexibilityGrocery Allowance to support your well-beingPet Insurance for your furry companionsJoin us and enjoy these fantastic perks!Job SummaryThe Director, Maintenance is responsible for leading maintenance operations that support safe, reliable, and efficient manufacturing performance. This role develops and implements maintenance strategy to improve equipment uptime, reduce operational risk, and support production objectives through preventive and predictive maintenance programs, Total Productive Maintenance (TPM) practices, and standardized maintenance procedures.Responsibilities include leading maintenance personnel, supporting equipment reliability initiatives, conducting risk assessment activities, promoting lockout-tagout compliance, and applying PLC basics to support troubleshooting and performance improvement of production equipment across manufacturing operations.Essential FunctionsEstablish and lead the maintenance organization across Mechanical, Electrical, PLC, Robotics/Automation, and Hydraulic/Pneumatic functionsDefine organizational structure, roles, headcount, and shift coverage aligned to production ramp-up phasesBuild maintenance governance, standard work, escalation processes, and communication cadenceDevelop skills matrix, certification standards, and long-term training and succession plansLead, coach, and develop maintenance managers, engineers, and techniciansDevelop and implement preventive, predictive, and condition-based maintenance strategiesLead greenfield implementation and stabilization of CMMS / SAP PMEstablish PM job plans, equipment criticality, spare parts strategy, and documentation standardsOwn equipment lifecycle management from installation through optimization and replacementLead maintenance readiness for SOP, including staffing, PMs, spares, documentation, and trainingSupport equipment installation, FAT/SAT, commissioning, and production ramp-upEnsure stable operation of Fab Shop and Dry Trailer Assembly LinesManage maintenance KPIs including downtime, OEE, MTBF, MTTR, and costDrive root cause analysis and permanent corrective actionsEnsure compliance with OSHA, NFPA, NEC, LOTO, machine safety, and company standardsPartner with Production, Manufacturing Engineering, Quality, Safety, and SCMManage vendors, contractors, service agreements, and emergency supportReport maintenance performance and risks to Plant Leadership and HQOther duties as assignedMinimum Education and Experience RequirementsBachelor's degree in Engineering or related technical fieldMinimum 12 years of maintenance experience in a manufacturing environmentsProven experience leading large, multi discipline maintenance organizationsStrong experience with new plant setup or major production ramp upDeep understanding of industrial equipment, automation, and maintenance systemsStrong knowledge of maintenance KPIs, reliability engineering, and continuous improvementExperience working in U.S. manufacturing environments with regulatory compliancePreferred Education and Experience RequirementsExperience in high volume automotive, trailer, or heavy manufacturingExperience managing maintenance teams of 50+ personnelLanguage RequirementNoneTravel RequirementsUP to 10%The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.Hyundai Translead is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.J-18808-Ljbffr