Maintenance Manager

KION Business Services Polska; Guadalupe; Presencial; MXN 700.000 - 1.100.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

KION is seeking an Maintenance Leader to oversee maintenance strategies for safe, reliable manufacturing operations. Lead PM and corrective actions, coach a team of technicians, and collaborate with Engineering, Quality, and Safety to improve OEE and reliability.

The role requires hands-on expertise in PLC systems, tube cutting equipment, hydraulics, and preventive/corrective maintenance. Strong leadership and bilingual communication are essential for cross-functional execution.

Formación

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related field.
• 5+ years in maintenance leadership within manufacturing.
• Hands-on expertise in PLCs, tube cutting, hydraulic & pneumatic systems, PM/CM.

Responsabilidades

• Lead PM and corrective maintenance to maximize uptime.
• Diagnose and troubleshoot complex mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and PLC issues.
• Maintain tube cutting equipment, CNC machinery, and automated systems.
• Develop and improve maintenance standards, work instructions, and guides.
• Manage spare parts inventory to balance availability and cost.
• Provide advanced PLC support and collaborate with Engineering/Production.

Conocimientos

PLC programming

Mechanical troubleshooting

Hydraulic systems

Preventive maintenance

Team leadership

Cross-functional collaboration

Educación

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering

Herramientas

PLC programming software

CNC machinery

SCADA

Descripción del empleo

The Maintenance Leader is responsible for leading all maintenance activities to ensure safe, reliable, and efficient operation of manufacturing equipment and facilities. This role requires strong hands-on technical expertise in PLC systems, tube cutting equipment, hydraulic systems, and both Preventive and Corrective Maintenance, combined with a coaching leadership style, strong sense of urgency, and the ability to work cross-functionally in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

We offer:

Key Responsibilities Maintenance & Reliability

• Lead and execute Preventive Maintenance (PM) and Corrective Maintenance programs to maximize equipment uptime and reliability.
• Diagnose, troubleshoot, and resolve complex mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and PLC-related issues.
• Ensure proper maintenance and operation of tube cutting equipment, CNC machinery, and automated systems.
• Develop and continuously improve maintenance standards, work instructions, and troubleshooting guides.
• Manage spare parts inventory to ensure availability while controlling costs.

Controls & Automation

• Provide advanced technical support for PLC systems (programming, troubleshooting, and optimization).
• Work with engineering and production teams to improve automation, cycle times, and equipment performance.
• Support equipment upgrades, retrofits, and new equipment installations.

Leadership & Team Development

• Lead, coach, and develop a team of maintenance technicians and specialists.
• Promote a coaching mentality, encouraging problem-solving, technical growth, and accountability.
• Foster strong teamwork and collaboration with Production, Engineering, Quality, and Safety teams.
• Set clear expectations and respond with urgency to equipment breakdowns and operational issues.

Safety, Compliance & Continuous Improvement

• Ensure full compliance with safety standards, lockout/tagout procedures, and environmental regulations.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives focused on OEE, and downtime reduction.
• Participate in root cause analysis (RCA) and implement sustainable corrective actions.
• Support lean manufacturing and reliability-centered maintenance practices.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, Mechatronics, Industrial, or related field).
• 5+ years of experience in maintenance leadership roles within a manufacturing environment.
• Strong hands-on expertise in:
  • o PLC systems (troubleshooting and programming)
  • o Tube cutting equipment
  • o Hydraulic and pneumatic systems
  • o Preventive and Corrective Maintenance
• Proven experience managing maintenance teams in high-volume or automated manufacturing operations.
• Fully bilingual (English & Spanish) – written and verbal.

Tasks and Qualifications: Key Competencies & Skills

• High sense of urgency and ownership mindset.
• Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills.
• Coaching and people-development orientation.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to prioritize and perform under pressure.
• Strong organizational and planning capabilities.
• Results-driven with a continuous improvement mindset.

KION brands keep the world moving – globally, regionally, and locally.

KION is the Supply Chain Solutions Company. With over 42,000 employees in more than 100 countries, we enable smart, sustainable, and reliable supply chains worldwide - wherever goods are stored, moved, or delivered. KION offers its customers the full spectrum of solutions to make their supply chains future-ready. Our international brands, Linde Material Handling, STILL, and Baoli and our regional brands, Fenwick and OM, stand for outstanding technological innovation, intelligent automation and service excellence in forklift trucks and warehouse equipment. Dematic complements this expertise with state-of-the-art automation technology and AI-supported software solutions that optimize intralogistics across warehousing, production, and distribution. Whether locally or globally – we offer exciting career opportunities in an innovative environment shaped by our core values: Integrity, Collaboration, Courage, and Excellence. Together, we create the magic of supply chain solutions.